Frank Carlson Library

A child observes the arrival of spring and its effects on plants and animals. Includes suggestions for nature study projects.

In central Texas in 1899, eleven-year-old Callie Vee Tate is instructed to be a lady by her mother, learns about love from the older three of her six brothers, and studies the natural world with her grandfather, the latter of which leads to an important discovery.

Little Tree is very happy in the forest, where he is surrounded by other little trees and his leaves keep him cool in the heat of summer, but when autumn comes and the other trees drop their leaves, Little Tree cannot be pursuaded to let his go, even after they wither and turn brown.

Reimagines Francis of Assisi's 1224 prayer of praise in celebration of God's gifts throughout the universe.

"Milo's mother is too busy to read him a story so she sends him outside to play in the snow where he discovers a story of his own."

The moon, wind, rain, and a variety of animals celebrate the special occasion that is the birth and individuality of a child.

"A young wolf cub, separated from his pack, journeys 1000 miles across the Pacific Northwest, dealing with forest fires, hunters, highways, and hunger before finding a new home. Based on the true story of a wolf called OR-7"-- This gripping novel about survival and family is based on the real story of one wolf’s incredible journey to find a safe place to call home. Illustrated throughout, this irresistible tale by award-winning author Rosanne Parry...

For one year, thirteen-year-old Timmy records in her journal the changes she sees in the natural world and her family's activities on their Wyoming ranch as they fight to save it from financial ruin.

Franklin learns to ask his friend if he wants help before going ahead and helping.