Frank Carlson Library

A graph is a picture or chart showing the differences between things that we can measure. It helps us to understand information when we can see the facts in a picture. We use different kinds of graphs to show different kinds of information.

Beautiful coral reefs are found in warm, shallow seas. They stop beaches and shorelines from being washed away by waves and storms. They are home to thousands of different types of sea animals. The reefs are made of the skeletons of millions of little sea creatures called polyps. They take thousands of years to build up into coral reefs.

Children around the world eat all kinds of food. In some countries their food is different from ours. It looks different and it tastes quite different, too. Did you know that some of the foods you eat came from another country? How do people make their kind of food?

Did you know that there were no cars in the world until about 150 years ago? People rode in carriages pulled by strong horses. Then clever inventors found some ways to make carriages that moved without horses. They tried many kinds of engines and carriages before the first real car was invented.

Have you used a map to find out about places? A map is a drawing of a place. It helps us find out how far it is from one place to another. A map can show rivers, mountains, and roads. Sometimes it shows a whole country or the whole world. You could make a map of your school or your town to show where everything is.

Marbles is a game that has been played for hundreds of years. Children like to have their own collection of marbles. There are many different ways to play with them. Have you ever played with marbles?