Ocean State Libraries

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to elephants, discussing where they live, what they eat and more.

"Emerging readers will be introduced to how rocks form in the earth's crust as well as the three main types of rock in this perfect supplement to their learning about the natural world"--

"Space junk is any human-made object in orbit around Earth that no longer has a use-and it's a huge problem. This debris includes anything from large satellites and rocket parts to tiny screws and paint chips. Space junk can damage a spacecraft-and also cause issues for humans on Earth"--Provided by publisher.

"The ubiquity of computers and smartphones has reshaped nearly every aspect of contemporary life, from how we communicate to how we shop. However, it has also provided a new avenue for criminal activity. Cyberattacks can take many forms, but in general they involve hackers gaining unauthorized access to computers or Internet networks in order to change, destroy, disable, or steal information. These attackers can be private individuals launching cyberattacks...

"The Orion Spacecraft might be the key to the future of human space travel. Not only could it take us back to the moon, but also to Mars. See why Orion is ready for take-off"--

"It is commonly understood that sleep in some form or another is an almost universal phenomenon among animals, including humans. However, the specific reasons why we need sleep are not as clear. The articles in this volume explain what sleep is, the benefits it has on the mind and the body, and its role in cognitive and biological functions. It examines disorders that disturb normal sleep and what these disorders tell us about our need for sleep....