The history of libraries from ancient to modern times is presented through a review of the types of documents stored, the structures themselves, the way they have been managed, and the important part they have played in every culture around the world.

How do you use your local library? Does it arrive at your door on the back of an elephant? Can it float down the river to you? Or does it occupy a phone booth by the side of the road? Public libraries are a cornerstone of modern civilization, yet like the books in them, libraries face an uncertain future in an increasingly digital world. Undaunted, librarians around the globe are thinking up astonishing ways of reaching those in reading need, whether...

"Mayhem in the Library is a 1000-piece puzzle with 101 world-famous book titles hidden in the picture. Your mission is to build the puzzle, track down the visual riddles and figure out the tite of each book"--Container.

"Sesame Street's Elmo and his daddy enjoy a day of fun and surprises in this lift-the-flap board book that's perfect for Father's Day or celebrating fathers all year long! Elmo and his dad love spending the day together! Babies and toddlers will enjoy peeking beneath the easy-to-lift oversized flaps on every spread to join in the fun as they bake yummy snacks, read stories at the library, go to the playground, and more. A great book to read for Father's...