Alamosa Public Library

An illustrated collection of information, both fact and fiction, about the cowboys who helped to settle the West.

"Exploring stories about unicorns from around the globe, this narrative text presents myths and legends in an easy-to-follow narrative voice in conjunction with possible scientific explanations. Bright images and a playful design will keep even the most reluctant readers interested, while a glossary allows readers to build upon their vocabulary"--

Explores both sides of the question of whether or not spaceships have visited Earth, looking at issues related to sightings, validity of evidence, government conspiracies, and media hype.

"Dragons have been culturally significant for thousands of years-and they're still a part of today's pop culture. Delving deep into the mythology of dragons across the globe, this intriguing text also informs readers about possible scientific explanations, such as mistaking dinosaur bones for dragon bones. Among the dragons in the discussion are the antagonists in Beowulf and the Saint George story and the many dragon gods of ancient Chinese and Japanese...

"Are they out there? The many movies and TV shows about aliens tell us that people continue to be extremely interested in the possibility of extraterrestrial life. This entertaining yet thoughtful volume presents information about aliens and UFOs through personal and historical accounts, as well as possible scientific explanations for supposed encounters. Thought-provoking sidebars and fact boxes and vivid images will keep even the most reluctant...

Discusses mythical beasts such as Bigfoot, dragons, and the Minotaur as well as real-life dangerous animals like tigers, polar bears, and snakes.

Readers will examine the history of time travel, Project Pegasus, famous time travel literature, time slippage, Einstein's theory of relativity and more before deciding for themselves! Table of contents, fun facts, a glossary, and an index are included.--

Examines a number of noted outlaws in history, including Robin Hood, Jesse James, and Bonnie and Clyde.

Valiant champions or vagrant vandals? The true story of the mounted warrior from the Knights of King Arthur to the rough-riding soldiers of the U.S. cavalry.--Cover.

Presents twelve essays that debate the existence of UFO landing sites and the origins of the Great Pyramid, Stonehenge, and the statues of Easter Island, and includes a guide to analyzing the evidence and a further reading list.