Yuma Public Library

An overview of the rain forest and the variety of animals which live there.

Describes a variety of insects and their behavior, discussing metamorphosis, camouflage, defenses, and their benefits to people.

Presents an overview of mammals, including their history, various kinds, physical characteristics, behavior, and endangered and extinct species.

Explains how and why volcanoes erupt, discusses the effects of volcano eruptions, and looks at examples of some of history's most significant volcano disasters.

This book presents a brief introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of various marine mammals, particularly whales and dolphins.

Presents an introduction to pyramids, in simple text with illustrations, describing how they were made, and who made them, including those at Giza in Egypt, India, and South America.

Presents a photographic exploration of weather, explaining what weather is; discussing the seasons and the power of the sun; looking at various weather phenomena, such as clouds, rain, wind, and snow; and including information on extreme weather, and forecasting.

A description of pirates throughout history, including their ships, weapons, and sea routes. Also provides brief sketches of a few famous pirates, such as Blackbeard.

Find out what's it like at the coldest places on earth.