First
Book is one of 85 organizational members in the national reading
promotion partnership network of the Center for the Book in the Library
of Congress. Created by law in 1977, the Center
for the Book, with affiliates in every state, uses the resources
and prestige of the Library of Congress to promote books and reading.
First Book is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to
give new books to children in need across the country.
The Library also offers resources on its Web site related to disaster
recovery for libraries as well as individuals.
The Science Reference Section is responsible for "Hurricanes:
Selected Resources in Science," which includes a bibliography
of important books and journal articles on the subject. There is also
a list of Selected
Internet Resources that can get you immediately to information.