Julesburg Public Library

Solar energy uses the sun's heat to power our modern world. Find out how it is harnessed, how it compares to other forms of energy, and how you could get involved in this exciting growing field someday.

"During the 1960s, humans were finally able to explore the universe beyond Earth. But at what cost? Many people lost their lives in a race to go where humans had never gone before. Find out what happened when an explosion on a spacecraft left three U.S. astronauts stranded in space 200,000 miles (321,869 kilometers) from Earth. With a limited supply of food, water, and oxygen, would they make it back to Earth alive?--From the publisher's web site."...

"Explains Sioux history and highlights Sioux life in modern society"--

"The United States was in the middle of the Civil War when President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. What exactly did this document say? And how did it change the country?"--From the publisher's web site.

Wind energy uses gusting wind to power our modern world. Find out how it is harnessed, how it compares to other forms of energy, and how you could get involved in this exciting growing field someday.

"Describes the cause and effect of elephant and human encounters"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses the heroic actions and experiences of the Navajo code talkers and the impact they made during times of war and conflict"--

"Describes safe social networking usage and ways to avoid dangerous situations, such as identity theft, cyberbullying, or predators"--Provided by publisher.

"Explains the history behind andthe process of building the Great Wall of China"--

"Explains the principles of inventing and provides photo-illustrated instructions for making a variety of projects that recycle and reuse materials"--Provided by publisher.