Frank Carlson Library

What different types of storms are there? What makes thunder and lightning? What is a hurricane and why does it cause so much damage? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more fascinating facts.

Presents information about trains and railroads, including the history of railroads, different types of trains, and famous trains.

Open the giant fold-out pages to discover the wonders of space-from our Sun and the planets in our Solar System, to massive stars, enormous galaxies and lots, lots more.

Take a trip around the world in this fascinating book. Find out what the Earth is made of, who lives in steamy rainforests, how rivers flow into the sea, and much more.

"This charming book is packed with ideas for plants that anyone can grow, even without a garden. Just follow the simple step-by-step instructions to grow sunflowers, strawberries, flowering bulbs, salad leaves, bee-friendly flowers and much, much more ..."--Page [4] cover.

An exciting book about dinosaurs for young children to read aloud. Each page has colorful illustrations of a Tyrannosaurus rex, a Stegosaurus, a Diplodocus and lots more. The simple text describes what dinosaurs ate, where they lived, how they looked after their babies and which were the biggest and smallest dinosaurs.

Seashore is part of an informative and exciting new series for children aged three and up, with simple text that children can easily understand. Topics are chosen for their appeal to the very young, to answer endless questions and inspire new ones! Other topics in the series are Flowers, Bugs, Baby Animals and Woodland Creatures. Filled with beautiful illustrations, this is an essential addition to any family bookshelf.

When was the Iron Age? How did people make iron? Why was it good for making tools and weapons? What were the people like who lived at this time? In this book, you'll find out the answers and lots more about the Iron Age.

"This is non-fiction for very young children, who will find lots of things to look at and talk about in this highly visual book about space - what it is, where it is, and what's out there. Little ones can find out about planets, stars, asteroids, space travel and lots more - while learning lots of interesting new words"--Amazon.com.

"Meet nocturnal animals from around the world in this lovely book about night and day for young children. Illustrations show animals that are awake at night, from bats and foxes to leopards and hippos"--