Reading Room Collection: Social Studies - Set of 6

Animals of the Tropical Rain Forest

Introduces animals that live in the rain forest, describing where they live and the physical characteristics that allow them to live there.

Dennis Tito: First Space Tourist

Discusses American businessman Dennis Tito and his historic trip to the International Space Station on a Russian spacecraft as the first tourist to pay for space travel.

Hawaii: The Aloha State

Briefly describes the geography, history, people, economy, and customs of the island state.

The Pyramids of Egypt

Explores the history of Egypt's pyramids, including a brief look at how they were constructed, who was buried in them, and the religious significance of the structures and their contents.

Recycling a Can

Follows an aluminum can from the time it is collected for recycling, through ninety days of different processing steps, to a new can that is ready for use.

What Lives on a Prairie?

Introduces the North American prairie, its importance to Native Americans, and some of the wildlife that can be found there, including hawks, badgers, and buffalo.