Books in Watts Library series

Explores the history of the Internet--how it was developed and refined, the people involved, and future possibilities.

Explores strange trees, including the baobab, strangler fig, mangrove, boojum, and bristlecone pine.

Explores the history of American Sign Language and deaf culture, including ongoing controversies within the deaf community today.

Explores coral reefs, ridges of rocky materials just below the ocean's surface, which are inhabited by thousands of diverse organisms.

Examines the function of NASA and discusses its various space exploration programs and achievements.

Describes the life of pioneer women, including their work while the trail West and how they made homes, created communities, and found professional work.

A comprehensive look at the question of whether there is life on other planets, from the imaginative visions of fantasy novels and science fiction movies to the facts revealed by today's cutting-edge technology.

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

Describes the history, traditions, and beliefs of the Maya people, and includes an overview of their life today.

Examines the history, culture, and contemporary life of the Cherokee Indians.

Describes the history, traditions, and beliefs of the native people who were named the seventh-largest Indian group in the United States in 2000.

Discusses why and how the transcontinental railroad was built, including the competition between the railroad companies who built it.