Burlington Public Library

"Widely acknowledged as the first English novel, Daniel Defoe's adventure story of a shipwrecked sailor became an instant classic upon its publication in 1719 and the yardstick for countless castaway narratives to follow." "Robinson Crusoe, an English sailor, finds himself marooned on a desert island after the rest of his shipmates drown in a terrible wreck. He survives on the island for nearly three decades, domesticating livestock, cultivating plants,...

In this book, Pat Hodgson tells the story of all the animals--cackling geese, carrier pigeons, falcons, dolphins, cats, cows, and canaries--and the part they played in the fight for their country.

Photographs and text explore the behavior and life cycles of butterflies and moths, examining mating rituals, camouflage, habitat, growth from pupa to larva to adult, and other aspects.

Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals Learn how rocks are formed and how to recognize them by their unique qualities and colors. This is a wonderful book for beginners, students and rock collecting enthusiasts that includes the latest scientific research and specimen classification.

Examines the equipment, rules, and background of many different team, target, and court sports, including soccer, rugby, Gaelic football, softball, cricket, ice hockey, table tennis, archery, and pool.

Presents a photographic introduction to dinosaurs, explaining what they are, tracing the history of dinosaur discovery, and discussing the physical characteristics and behaviors of dinosaurs.

A photographic essay about flags from countries all over the world and such special flags as signal flags for ships and boats, flags for special festivals and sports, political flags, and coats of arms. Also includes information about the meaning of shapes and colors on flags.

Describes some of the many different types of instruments made throughout history, and discusses their construction and sound. Includes photographs.