Lone Cone Library

You'll read three incredible stories of animals that were born to perform. You'll meet Opee, the motocross doggie daredevil; sidewinder, the groundhog weather wonder; and Tuna, the kitty rock star.

"This is the first in a series of four books that explore unexpected animal bonds. In this book you'll meet four unlikely pairings, including Billy and Lilly. Billy the boxer adopted Lilly the goat when she was abandoned by her mother. Billy and Lilly are rarely apart since Billy has taken on the role of Lilly's protector, caretaker, and constant companion. This and the other stories in this book will enchant readers and empower them to devour the...

An introduction to some of the weirdest creatures that live in the ocean including anglerfish, lionfish, and hagfish.

A detailed account of the Revolutionary War. Excerpts from contemporary writings help to bring the people who were involved in the struggle to life. Also included are reproductions of sketches and paintings their artists drew and beautiful color photographs of their homes.

Dinosaurs continue to fascinate kids, and although these amazing creatures roamed the Earth ages ago, new dinosaur discoveries are still being made today! The new edition of the popular Ultimate Dinopedia includes all the latest species and is the most complete, up-to-date dinosaur reference available. Find favorites, like the fierce T-rex and the gentle Brontosaurus, plus audacious new finds, like the Anzu, Kosmoceratops, and Yi.

Presents illustrated retellings of classic Greek myths, sharing the stories of Zeus, Aphrodite, Apollo, Athena, Helen of Troy, Perseus, and Medusa, with sidebars for each god, goddess, hero, and monster that link the tales to constellations, history, geography, and culture, and including profiles, a family tree, and other resources.

An introduction to rocks and minerals including how they are formed.

Features profiles of some of the wildlife in Alaska and shows how animals make use of the daylight when winter breaks.

Provides the latest information on a wide range of topics, including animals, culture, geography, the environment, history, and science.

This book introduces children to the world of penguins with colorful photographs and fun facts offering information on their behavior, physical characteristics and habitat.