Cranston Public Library

Find out what soil is, how it is made, and what we need it for. You'll discover how amazing soil can be, from making houses with mud bricks to helping crops grow in volcanic soil.

"Explore different kinds of fossils by finding out how and why they formed, how they have changed over time, what they look like, and what they're made of"--

"Groovy Gems" introduces readers to what gems are and how they form, including mineral gems and organic gems. Chapters discuss crystal systems, imitation and synthetic gems, cultured pearls, how gems are used, and their importance throughout history. Sidebars introduce birthstones, precious metals, and conflict diamonds, while a colorful world map indicates where gems are found.

Introduces readers to what ores are and how they are formed, the everyday importance of the metals they contain, how they are mined, and how their metal content is extracted. Readers also learn the importance of protecting the environment before and after mining and of recycling metals.

Mighty Minerals introduces readers to what minerals are, how they form, and how we use them today.

With Bob Dylan's receipt of the Nobel Prize in Literature, his iconic status as an American musical, cultural, and poetic giant has never been more apparent. Bob Dylan: American Troubadour is the first book to look at Dylan's career, from his first album to his late masterpiece Tempest. Donald Brown provides insightful critical commentary on Dylan's prolific body of work, placing Dylan's career in the context of its time in order to assess the relationship...