Alamosa Public Library

An introduction to volcanoes, covering how they are identified, eruptions, where they are found, and more.

Did you know that American bison are the largest land mammals in North America? Bison live in small groups called bands. Sometimes, bands join together to form a large herd. Learn more about the bison in this informative book.

Explores the plants, animals, and environment that make up coral reef ecosystems.

An introduction to avalanches, covering causes, records, the three zones of an avalanche path, and other related topics. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resource.

Photographs and text introduce children to the physical characteristics, natural habitats, history, life cycles, and folklore of eagles.

An introduction to rain forest biomes, looking at where they are located in the world, the types and climates of rain forests, and native plants and animals, and discussing why rain forests are in danger and the types of jobs available for people who want to work in rain forests.

Photographs and text introduce children to the physical characteristics, natural habitats, history, life cycles, and folklore of wolves.

Presents a short study of mountains, covering where they are located, plants and wildlife, and more.

Looks at oceans, covering where they are located, plant and ocean life, and more.