Burlington Public Library

A little pioneer girl and her family spend the winter in their log cabin in the Big Woods of Wisconsin.

Traces the events leading to the settling of the first English colony in America and speculates on the reasons for its disappearance.

Questions and answers about various parts of the body and how they function.

A simple description of the twelve different wind speeds noted by Sir Francis Beaufort in 1805 and a brief discussion of the use of wind for sailing.

Discusses how the Bill of Rights came about and how the people determine how well these ten amendments to the Constitution are used.

Describes the selection, training, and accomplishments of various breeds of working dogs.

Explains the nature of diabetes, its causes, complications, and how to live comfortably with the disease.

Discusses the history, frequency, and causes of left-handedness, cites famous people who are left-handed, and examines the lore about "lefties" and many of the problems they face.

Discusses the purpose and organization of the Senate and House of Representatives.

Describes kinds of floods, including those caused by tsunamis and hurricanes, flood watches and warnings, rivers that are flood prone, preventive measures, and various floods of the past.