Frank Carlson Library

Recognized as an exemplar text by the Common Core State Standards, this updated version of DISCOVERING MARS features a new cover and the latest information and discoveries about the red planet. Featuring incredible photos and new information about the latest research into Mars, this updated edition of DISCOVERING MARS covers everything about the great red planet, from past to present.Topics covered include myths and facts about life on Mars, a history...

Describes the characteristics of spiders and the methods they use to trap their prey in webs.

Explains how bacteria and viruses affect the human body and how the body fights them.

Describes in simple scientific detail how the body heals itself when cuts, scratches, and scrapes occur.

Describes the remarkable turtle, which can live almost anywhere, eat almost anything, range in size from tiny to gigantic, and live longer than any other animal.

Brief text and pictures portray the characteristics and habits of bears.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of crickets while giving particular emphasis to how they chirp.

The solar system is a great big family. Read and discover all about the solar system. -- back cover.

A simple explanation of what bears look like, how they hunt, what they eat, how they sleep during the winter, and how their cubs are born and raised.

An introduction to reflex acts that explains why we sneeze, shiver, hiccup, and yawn.