Frank Carlson Library

Did you know that the giant panda climbs trees, swims, and even does somersaults? Readers will discover this and more in this fascinating title! Bold colors, engaging text, and oversized photos introduce readers to the giant panda's body structure, eating habits, social behavior, habitat, and survival threats. In addition, readers will learn about the life of a baby panda, from cub to independence. A map highlights giant panda territory, fun facts...

This title is a simple introduction to the Northern mockingbird, its common characteristics, habitat, and habits. A map in the back matter shows the states where Northern mockingbirds are the official birds (Arkansas, Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi). Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers-and immersion school...

This title is a simple introduction to the Northern cardinal, its common characteristics, habitat, and habits. A map in the back matter shows the states where Northern cardinals are the official birds (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, West Virginia). Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Translated by native Spanish speakers-and immersion...

This title is a simple introduction to the Eastern bluebird, its common characteristics, habitat, and habits. A map in the back matter shows the states where Eastern bluebirds are the official birds (Missouri, New York).

Welcome to Greece – home of the historic Parthenon and birthplace of the Olympic Games! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Greece's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and fun facts complement the text. The book closes with a facts page including Greece's population and total area, as well as images of the...

This title is a simple introduction to the Northern cardinal, its common characteristics, habitat, and habits. A map in the back matter shows the states where Northern cardinals are the official birds (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, West Virginia). Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. This series features six different state birds that represent a whopping 24 states! Each title talks about the common...

This title is a simple introduction to the unique California quail, its common characteristics, habitat, and habits. A map in the back matter highlights the state of California, where the California quail is the official state bird.

Welcome to Ireland – home to the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher and the legendary Blarney Stone! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Ireland's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and fun facts complement the text. The book closes with a facts page including Ireland's population and total area, as well as images...

Hang out in the treetops of the Amazon rain forest with the sloth! Engaging text and oversized, striking photos invite readers to travel to South America and learn about the sloth's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense. Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about South America is also given, as well as threats to the sloth's survival. The book closes...

Welcome to Pakistan – home of the mountain peak K2 and birthplace of some of the earliest human settlements along the Indus River! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Pakistan's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and fun facts complement the text. The book closes with a facts page including Pakistan's population...