Ridgway Public Library

The ultimate guide to the US Constitution--and the history of the US through the law of the land--for middle grade readers ages 10+. The book decodes the original document with a direct translation of the text, dissecting every word, phrase and idea. Then it connects the document to major historical figures and events using full-color illustrations and examples of how the document works in practice.

Describes the designs and symbolism of the flags that represent the fifty states and the District of Columbia.

You'll find it on a map--but you'll never get anywhere near this top secret military base. What exactly is going on there? Is Area 51 a top secret military base that lies in the middle of the barren Nevada desert? Or could it actually be a facility for examining aliens and their spaceships? People can't drive anywhere close to it; the US government rarely acknowledges its existence; and until recently, the airspace overhead was restricted! Conspiracy...

Describes the different birds that have been chosen by the fifty states and the District of Columbia to represent them.

A look at current United States assault vehicles such as tanks and attack helicopters, their development, use, and future.

Defines through text and photos core terms related to the U.S. presidency.

It takes four months of work to make each Sprint Cup trophy. Each year, two are made and given to the winning driver and team owner. Learn more in The NASCAR Sprint Cup, one of the titles in the Championship Games series.

A look at current United States small arms and artillery such as the M-16 , corner shot and M777 artillery; their development, use, and future.

Presents our country's great rivers, lakes, and waterways and describes how people explored, settled and developed the U.S. interior along our river system.