Julesburg Public Library

Describes where pearls come from, how they are formed and how they are used.--

This title introduces young readers to gold: how gold is formed and where it is found; how it is mined, including the discovery of kimberlite pipes; the many uses of gold, from industrial applications in products such as electronics to illuminated manuscripts and space telescopes; and how artisans such as goldsmiths and lapidaries use gold to create beautiful and useful jewelry.

An introduction to geology that uses full-color photographs and easy-to-read text to describe how ore and minerals are formed, their uses, and how ore mines function; and includes instructions for a related activity.

Have you ever found a tick stuck to your body? Has your picnic lunch ever been nabbed by ants? Does your dog have fleas? If so, will you? Uncover the creepy, crawly lives of Bugs! Learn which leggy creatures taste with their feet and hear with their knees. Investigate the amazing critters that can fly at 90 miles per hour and live for 50 years. And, Discover how bugs defend themselves against enemies, including you. Colorful photographs, engaging...

Describes how to make an organic garden.

Introduces children to special types of diets, including the Mediterranean diet, vegetarian diets, and high- or low-calorie diets, and explains why some people must avoid certain foods due to allergies or diseases.

Describes the best foods and a proper diet for athletes, detailing the best types of food for a balanced diet, how many daily calories an athlete needs, and the importance of drinking water.

Provides an opportunity to explore the background, pros and cons, and future of our planet's energy resources with renewable fuels.

Explains the science behind tornadoes, looks at how the storms take shape, explains how tornadoes are measured and tracked, and discusses the damage caused by tornadoes.