Books in Watts Library series

A look at the history and culture of the Inuit, a group of Native American people who live in the Arctic, discusses tradition and customs as well as contemporary life.

Presents information on the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of wildcats.

Traces the course of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, emphasizes their effects on human settlements and civilization, and indicates their contributions to the development of Turkey, Iraq, and Syria

Discusses the formation and characteristics of volcanoes, the causes and effects of their eruption, and describes specific volcanic eruptions such as that of Mount St. Helen's in 1980.

A look at the plants, animals, locations, and various habitats that make up the freshwater ecosystems of the world.

Explores how certain wetlands animals, such as the whooping crane and the brown pelican, have recovered after being threatened with extinction.

Discusses the sport of baseball including its history, rules and regulations, statistics, and some outstanding players.

Discusses the differences between rocks, minerals and gems, their formation and composition, how they are mined, and how they are used.

Examines the history, origins, boundaries, and uses of the Orinoco River

Describes the terrain, animals, plants, climate, and people of the alpine tundra, including the Incas and Sherpas.

Describes the temperature, landscape, wildlife, plants, and people of the arctic tundra.

A look at the plants, animals, locations, and various habitats that make up the freshwater ecosystems of the world.