Alamosa Public Library

Recounts how the Greeks used a wooden horse to win the Trojan War.

Narrates the preparations and activities which culminated in man's first landing on the moon in July 1969.

Surveys the history of the Vietnam War, chronicles the construction of the the Vietnam Memorial, and discusses what the Memorial means to many Americans.

Describes several successful searches for lost treasure, including discoveries of sunken Spanish ships off the coast of Florida, the sacred well of the Mayas in Yucatan, and the Lost Dutchman Mine in Arizona.

Introduces the origins and achievements of five talented and influential hockey players: Gordie Howe, Jacques Plante, Bobby Hull, Bobby Orr, and Wayne Gretzky.

Describes the structure and behavior of various carnivorous plants, including the Venus fly trap, sundew, pitcher plant, and bladderwort.

Describes the burial of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen and the discovery of his long-lost tomb by archaeologists more than 3000 years later.

Helicopters are amazing machines that go places and do things that other vehicles cannot. Readers will love learning about the many daring jobs and rescues they undertake every day. Chock full of exciting color photographs, too! Susan E. Goodman is a writer and journalist. Michael Doolittle is a photographer and photo editor. Together they have collaborated on many children's books, including beginning readers and the Ultimate Field Trip series. Susan...