Watts library

Bridge - novelette by James Blish Victory Unintentional - short story by Isaac Asimov Desertion - short story by Clifford D. Simak The Mad Moon - novelette by Stanley G. Weinbaum Heavyplanet - short story by Milton A. Rothman (variant of Heavy Planet) The Lotus-Engine - short story by Raymond Z. Gallun Call Me Joe - novelette by Poul Anderson Habit - short story by Lester del Rey A Meeting with Medusa - novelette by Arthur C. Clarke

Simple text and photographs describe the stages of the water cycle.

Describes the reasons for and instances of cannibalistic behavior in a variety of animals, including guppies, black widow spiders, sharks, gerbils, and brown bears.

A survey of the historical regions and kingdoms of Central Africa including biographies of Afonso I, King of the Kongo (1456-1493); Shamba Bolongongo, King of the Bakuba (17th century); and Njoya, King of the Bamun (1867-1933).

Describes animals--such as horned lizards, bolas spiders, cobras, and archer fish--that survive by throwing something to either catch prey or to avoid being captured by their enemies.

A survey of the historical regions and kingdoms of West Africa including biographies of Mansa Musa, Emperor of Mali (c. 1280-1337); Osei Tutu, King of Asante (c. 1660-1717); and Ndate Yalla Mbodj, Queen of Walo (c. 1810-1860).

Explores such aircraft tragedies as the Hindenberg, TWA flight 800, and United flight 232, and looks at how we can improve airline safety.

Surveys historical regions and kingdoms of East Africa, with biographies of Ranavalona I, Queen of Madagascar; Yambio, King of the Azande; and Menelik II, Emperor of Ethiopia.

Surveys historical regions and kingdoms of Southern Africa, with biographies of Nzinga Mbande, Queen of Angola; Shaka, King of the Zulu Nation; and Moshoeshoe, King of the Sotho.

Collects information about animals and insects that thrive off of the blood of other animals and humans, such as mosquitoes, lice, bats, and leeches.

Follows the course of slavery in ancient Greece and Rome, examining the work slaves did and the impact of slavery on their society.