Frank Carlson Library

"Describes the events of the nineteenth century California gold rush. Reader's choices reveal historical details of how miners traveled, how they looked for gold, and their impact on California's history"--Provided by publisher.

"When a hive gets too crowded, some bees leave and build a new hive of their own to raise baby bees. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a range map and a "Build Like a Bee" hands-on activity, plus glossary and further resources"--

You're a meteorology student fascinated by storms. But Mother Nature can be unpredictable. Situations can quickly turn deadly when extreme weather is involved. What do you do when, You're in a van full of people and a tornado suddenly appears to be headed right for you? A hurricane gains strength along the Florida coast but you're unable to convince people to leave their homes? A flash flood suddenly strikes, putting you and your friends and family...

"This photo-illustrated book describes what a makes a winter storm a blizzard, how blizzards affect people, and highlights some historic blizzards. Includes information on keeping safe if living in an area prone to winter storms"--

Describes the childhood of Minnesota Lynx foreward Maya Moore, when she started playing basketball, and how he got to be an WNBA player.

A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Houston Texans defensive end Justin "J.J." Watt describes his childhood, when he started playing football, and how he got to be an NFL player.

A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Washington Nationals fielder Bryce Harper describes his childhood, when he started playing baseball, and how he got to be an MLB player.

"In You Choose format, follows the path of three World War II spies. The reader's choices reveal the historical details from the perspective of a wireless operator, a photo reconnaissance pilot, and a spy living in enemy territory"--

"Describes anacondas including what they eat, where they live, and information about their life cycle and interaction with humans"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the pyramids of ancient Egypt, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including how and why they were built, the pharaohs who were buried inside, and what the ruins are like today"--Provided by publisher.