Frank Carlson Library

Living in large communities with thousands of members working together, honeybees spend their time gathering nectar and turning it into delicious honey. Beekeepers reap the benefits of this work, making use of bees' pollination of plants and creation of products such as wax and honey. They do so while helping conserve this important species. Readers will learn about beekeeping basics and the benefits of the practice.

Precious puppies abound in this cute and informative book for beginner readers. The approachable language is paired with adorable pictures of puppy pals with wagging tails. Readers are sure to love this book, filled with fun facts about their favorite pets.

Why would anyone want to raise pigeons? Readers might be surprised to find out just how useful they can be. Pigeons are fast and clever fliers. During World Wars I and II, they were used as a means of communication. Today, homing pigeons, or racing pigeons, are specially bred for their great speed and homing instinct. With this fun and informative book, readers will learn what is needed to raise pigeons and learn how these intelligent birds are trained....

Emergent readers will adore this sweet and educational book about baby bunnies. Readers will learn about what their fluffy-tailed and floppy-eared friends eat and do. Clear, concise language encourages budding language arts skills. Colorful photographs bring the high-interest material to life.

Two species of rhinoceroses live in Africa: the white rhinoceros and the black rhinoceros. However, both are actually gray. They can run very fast and are some of the largest land mammals in the world. Your readers will learn about where these huge, horned creatures live, what they look like, what they eat, and how they behave. They'll be ready to go on a safari and identify African rhinos in the wild.

Swift snowy owls cruise through the open sky over the vast, treeless tundra. Their beautiful plumage is white, flecked with black. Their wide, amber eyes search for prey below. These large carnivorous birds have a wingspan of almost 5 feet, as well as a keen sense of hearing, sharp eyesight, and deadly talons. In this book, readers will learn all about snowy owls and how they've adapted to live in the unique tundra habitat. Full-color photographs...

Looking at the small, fluffy Arctic hare, you might be inclined to think it's a delicate creature. In truth, this tough little animal is able to endure the severe conditions of life on the tundra. In this educational book, readers will learn about how Arctic hares have adapted to suit their environment. Able to run at speeds up to 40-miles an hour and dig through the snow to find the woody plants they need to survive, Arctic hares are more resilient...

What would the world be like without elephants? In recent years, the dwindling population of this endangered species has made it necessary to confront this question. Habitat destruction and poaching have jeopardized the survival of this keystone species, leading to widespread consequences. In this informative text, readers learn about the important role that elephants play in their ecosystem, the dangers they face, and what can be done to protect...

Your readers will want to take a bite out of this riveting book, which showcases some of nature's most extraordinary dental adaptations. Readers will study the menacing teeth of the great white shark, observe the jaguar's formidable fangs, and learn not to underestimate the gnashing incisors of a hippopotamus. Each fascinating chapter incorporates vibrant photographs that make the information pop. Supplementary fact boxes expand on the high interest...

Meerkats are a common sight in the grasslands of Africa. These members of the mongoose family work together to stay safe from predators such as hawks and eagles. Their lookouts keep watch while the others forage for food. Meerkats have a complex system of interconnected burrows, which keeps them cool during hot African days. Your readers will learn these facts, and they'll learn what meerkats look like, what they eat, how they live, and what predators...