Burlington Public Library

Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an adventure. They have launched a plot to raid the treasure hoard guarded by Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Bilbo reluctantly joins their quest, unaware that on his...

A description of the sun, the star of our solar system, which includes information on its origin, physical composition, and characteristics, as well as on studies made of the sun by instruments and satellites.

This book introduces the bodies in space also known as planetoids, minor planets, or when they stray from their paths, meteoroids.

Examines the mass extinction of dinosaurs and offers a possible explanation of the causes.

Examines the origins, functions, uses, and discoveries of rockets, space probes, and satellites.

Briefly discusses facts and fantasies about UFOs.

Discusses the characteristics of comets and meteors and cites both famous appearances and unexplained mysteries connected with them.