Frank Carlson Library

Traces the origins of more than 100 eponymous words--words derived from the names of people or places. For example "sandwich" is an eponymous word from the eponym, Earl of Sandwich, the man who invented sandwiches.

Examines th history and lore of Thanksgiving from A for "across the Atlantic Ocean" to Z for " the "zeppelin-like" balloons in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

A music lesson in alphabet form that includes instruments, terms, composers, and music styles.

"From A to Z all that is fishing is explained in this illustrated picture book using poetry and prose. Topics include angler, catch and release, fly-fishing, tackle, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"An A-Z pictorial for children all about South Dakota including, famous people, geography, history, and state symbols. Topics are introduced with poems accompanied by expository text to provide detailed information"--Provided by publisher.

Karen wins spelling contest after contest and thinks it is great while her friends think she is a show-off.

Uses the letters of the alphabet to introduce angelfish, dolphins, manatees, octopus, and other fish and mammals living in the world's oceans, giving their physical characteristics and behavior.

Discusses the political processes, parties, and people of democracy, American style. Democracy - America has it and it seems like many other countries want it. But what exactly is a democracy and how easy is it to maintain? Despite the easy banter in today's media, many Americans are still in the dark when it comes to knowing and acting upon their rights and responsibilities as citizens of a democratic society. In refreshingly candid and straight-to-the-point...