Frank Carlson Library

Fly Guy misses his family, so Buzz invites them to a surprise party and his mother, father, and thousands of brothers and cousins show up--Fly Guy is delighted but Buzz's parents are not pleased.

During a nature walk, Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about the different types of insects, their life cycles, what they eat, and which ones are dangerous to humans.

"As a stinkbug Bud has problems: despite his best efforts he smells too sweet and flowery--but when April the bee invites him to her hive for a dance party he discovers his true talent."--Provided by publisher.

When the power goes off one night, Nina conquers her fear of the dark by going out and trapping one of the fireflies lighting up the sky, and she has fun playing with him until she realizes his light is growing ever dimmer and she must set him free.

"Wicked Bugs: The Meanest, Deadliest, Grossest Bugs on Earth is a middle-grade adaptation of Amy Stewart's Wicked Bugs that features profiles of the world's scariest, deadliest, and grossest bugs, from the most painful hornet to flies that transmit deadly diseases to millipedes that stop traffic, to "bookworms" that devour libraries. With its featured bugs organized by categories that match the upper elementary science curriculum, this humorous, fascinating,...

During a game of hide-and-seek, is Fly Guy lost forever? When Fly Guy and Buzz play hide-and-seek, Fly Guy hides in his favorite place--the garbage can. But as Buzz finishes counting, the garbageman drives away with the garbage and Fly Guy, too! A very worried Buzz follows the truck to the dump, where he sees zillions of flies. Where is Fly Guy?Time after time, Buzz thinks he spies Fly Guy, only to be snubbed, boinked, or bitten. Then he realizes...

The Curious Caterpillar is a charming story that focuses on the path of discovery of a caterpillar hatched from an egg under the sun. A tiny caterpillar enters the world, aware of its surroundings but not its purpose. The caterpillar hears sounds coming from a large redwood tree. Drawn to the expansive redwood, the caterpillar begins his trek. Along the way, he encounters a variety of scary but friendly creatures. Among them are a ladybug, a...

Bugs can be creepy, crawly, and very cool! Young children often love learning about bugs and discovering them in the world around them. With the help of this colorful and comprehensive guide to beginner bug knowledge, they are able to identify different kinds of bugs and practice their independent reading skills at the same time. Different categories of bugs are presented through bright illustrations, and each bug is given a clear label to help early...

Do you see that insect, crawling on the ground? It's a beetle! Its shell is smooth and round. This book uses simple rhymes and engaging images to teach readers about beetles.

Some crawl. Some jump really high. Some have beautiful wings! What do you know about bugs? With this book, you can become an expert! Kids love to be the experts! Now they can feel like real pros with this exciting nonfiction series for beginning readers. Kids will be hooked on the thrilling real-world topics and big, bright photos. Each book features simple sentences and sight words that children can practice reading. Then, with support, kids can...