Frank Carlson Library

Giant dinosaur bones and rocky poop from millions of years ago can show us a lot about the animals and plants that used to live on Earth. But what do you know about fossils? Dig in to find out how fossils form, see what they look like up close, and learn what they teach us about life long ago. Dyslexic-friendly font and design in this curricular hi-lo series makes Earth science approachable for all! Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Dig...

Because Neptune is so distant, it has been hard to study. This book introduces readers to the mysterious planet farthest from our Sun. Its composition, features, and history, as well as its hostile environment, are explained. The many beautiful illustrations will draw in reluctant readers and budding astronomers alike.

The Sun is indispensable to our survival on Earth. It is also the hub of the solar system. Readers will explore the closest star to Earth and learn about its layers, its nuclear reactions, and its likely life cycle. Phenomena such as solar flares are depicted in spectacular illustrations.

The distinction between planets and dwarf planets is explored in this fascinating volume. It discusses the most recent scientific discoveries along with the mysteries and questions they raise. Amazing illustrations make this book beautiful as well as informative.

Earth is our home, but we are always discovering new and exciting facts about it and its place in the universe. Readers will learn how our planet was formed and how it has changed across the millennia. They will gain an understanding of just how it fits into our solar system.

Mercury, the cratered planet closest to our Sun, is a planet of extremes. It is the solar system's smallest planet, and it experiences extraordinary swings in temperature. Readers will learn these facts and many, many more. Sidebars and beautiful illustrations help keep the reader engaged.

Readers investigate the beginner biology concept of plant reproduction in this guide to how plants make and spread their seeds. Detailed diagrams with clear labels present the plant parts involved and the process of fertilization, and the fact-filled text explains what seeds need to grow and how animals often play a big part in the process of making new plants. Full-color photographs enhance this life science learning experience, and activities encourage...

Imagine you are inside a dark closet. Everything around you looks black. You can't even see your own hands in front of your face. Why? Your hands are still there, but something important is missing-light! This in-depth look at light includes understanding light sources, incredible facts about our Sun, how light reflects off objects around us, and how our eyes use light to allow us to see. It also features topics such as shadows, making rainbows, and...

When people think about the relationship between plants and animals, they often only think about animals that eat plants. However, animals also help plants! They spread pollen and seeds, helping plants reproduce. These important interactions between plants and animals are explained with the help of achievable text that breaks down basic biology concepts such as reproduction and symbiosis. Colorful photographs present a variety of plants and creatures...

Trees grow in a plethora of shapes and sizes, and sometimes their branches are bare while other times they have colorful leaves. Readers explore the numerous components of trees--from their leaves and bark to their rings--and more in this volume, as their outer and inner workings are broken down in concise text. Young readers are also able to strengthen their vocabulary skills with the help of a glossary of unfamiliar scientific terms. Various...