Frank Carlson Library

Wet and green, and full of animal life, the world's rain forests are very important to the overall health and well-being of our planet. However, they cover less than 5 percent of Earth's surface, and many people don't know much about them. In this book, readers will learn about all the different types of rain forests, where they're located, and why they're so important to our world. Full-color photos and maps show more about these interesting biomes,...

Tyrannosaurus and velociraptor and triceratops-oh my! Many kids are fascinated with these huge prehistoric creatures, and this book will teach them even more about dinosaurs, as well as the eras they lived in. Maps show the world the dinosaurs inhabited, while fact boxes drop fascinating bits of information about these creatures. Full-color images and pictures show dinosaurs and their environments.

What factors determine a person's hair color and eye color? Why are some people short and some tall? These questions and others similar to them are answered in this engaging guide to the science of genetics. Through this accessible resource, readers learn about the inherited traits parents can pass down to their children. Clear and concise language is used to simplify this complex science curriculum topic. A helpful glossary, detailed sidebars, interesting...

Readers are introduced to the world of volcanoes and earthquakes in this explosive text, which supports current science curriculum topics. Exciting main text explains why the earth shifts beneath our feet and how this has contributed to altering Earth's geography. Detailed fact boxes, simple diagrams, and eye-catching, full-color photographs provide additional information alongside the text. Young learners will become experts on volcanoes and earthquakes...

Help your readers discover the powerful science behind force. Various forces, such as gravitational force and applied force, explain how and why objects move the way they do. Through informative and concise main text, readers expand their knowledge of this essential science curriculum topic. Creative, full-color design elements, useful sidebars, thought-provoking fact boxes, and a helpful glossary add extra insight to give readers a better understanding...

While some people are afraid of spiders and scorpions, others are fascinated by these cool creatures, which are both part of the arachnid family. Readers broaden their knowledge of essential early biology concepts through captivating, well-researched, and accessible main text that is also age-appropriate. They learn about the habitats, life cycles, and eating habits of the creepy crawly creatures known scientifically as arachnids. In addition to stimulating...

While vaccines are a hot-button issue, there is no scientific doubt that they have eradicated some diseases from many modern countries. Including sections on what exactly vaccines are, why they are used, and how they work, the narrative of this book explains this newsworthy topic in age-appropriate language and detail. Full-color photographs of actual medical conditions prevented by vaccines and illustrations of these diseases make each seem even...

Being able to see inside the body makes diagnosing internal conditions much easier and more accurate. The many body scans doctors can do include X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, and PET scans. All these letters stand for something. Readers of this understandable narrative will find out exactly what those abbreviations are and how and why each scan is performed. Curious readers will be fascinated by real images from these different kinds of scans...

Rivers and mountains are both critical parts of Earth's geography. This accessible text discusses how rivers and mountains form, how they interact with the weather, how they change over time, and how civilizations benefit from them. Informative fact boxes, simple diagrams, and vibrant, full-color photographs support the compelling main text. This introduction to rivers and mountains is sure to expand young learners' minds, as they enhance their knowledge...

What is it like getting caught in a hurricane or a tornado? How does Earth's geography recover after enduring such disastrous weather? Questions such as these are answered in this engaging text that supports common areas of science curricula. Scenarios involving getting caught in dangerous weather are described, giving readers a glimpse of what it's like to experience a hurricane or tornado. The text is supplemented with informative fact boxes, well-organized...