Frank Carlson Library

In Ospreys, beginning readers will learn how these birds of prey dive from great heights to catch fish. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how ospreys live and hunt. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the osprey's physical attributes, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about ospreys online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...

In Owls, beginning readers will learn how these raptors spot and hear their prey, as well as the physical features that help them silently swoop in to catch it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how owls live and hunt. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the owl's physical attributes, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about owls online using...

In Labrador Retrievers, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of Labrador retrievers. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn about this dog breed. A labeled diagram highlights the dog's features, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Labrador retrievers online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

In Humpback Whales, beginning readers will learn about humpback whales as they swim in the ocean. Follow along as humpbacks jump out of the water, create a bubble net to hunt fish, and call to their pod. Vibrant, action-packed photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are learn about belugas' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a humpback's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new...

In Whale Shark, beginning readers will follow the largest fish in the sea as it filters water for plankton. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how whale sharks swim and eat in the sea. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a whale shark's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about whale sharks online using our safe search engine that...

In Water Spiders, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of water spiders. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn about this type of spider. A labeled range map highlights where these spiders can be found around the world, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about water spiders online using our safe search engine that...

Eyes introduces emergent readers to unique and different-colored animal eyes while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. Eyes includes tools for caregivers as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table...

Horns introduces emergent readers to unique animals with multiple horns while enforcing simple counting and providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. Horns includes tools for caregivers as well as introductory nonfiction features...