Frank Carlson Library

"Introduces the Roman god Apollo and explains his importance; features well-known Roman myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods"--Provided by the publisher.

"Hidden behind the wall of their guest room, a mysterious journal leads the Aldens on a search for a valuable collection"--

The third graders from Bailey school go wild with lovesickness shortly after a new cafeteria cook distributes a special batch of Valentine cookies, and Eddie vows to find out if she's been secretly cooking up love potions for lunch.

When Pandora is warned by her mother not to open a box, her spirited curiosity trumps her obedience. Pandora harmlessly touches the box, innocently leans on the box, and eventually, albeit accidentally, bursts the box open! The cupcakes that were hidden inside are ruined, except for one last vestige, which Pandora presents in the hope that her mother still loves her. Leslie Patricelli's depictions of this physical comedy bring a lively narrative to...

Introduces the seven symbols and their values, shows how to add and subtract to make numbers. Teaches how the symbols interact and about the bar across the top and the open box that are used for larger numbers. Shows Roman numerals in real life settings: on clocks, in books, and on buildings.

There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could the dentist who has extra-large muscles and talks of being champion of the world really be Hercules, the strongest man in the world? The Bailey School kids are going to find out!

Relates the exploits of Venus and her importance in Roman mythology, including her connection to such figures as Aeneus and Adonis, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.

Retells the story of the final, and most difficult, labor of Hercules, known as Heracles in Greek mythology, in which he must go to Underworld and bring back the three-headed dog, Cerberus.

"Callisto, a beautiful young huntress, is not looking for love. But Jupiter has been watching her, and he has a plan to make her fall in love with him. When Callisto has Jupiter's son, his wife is angry. Will Callisto and her son survive the wrath of Jupiter's jealous wife?"--Page 4 of cover.

"The great hunter Orion and Diana are in love. But Diana's brother, Apollo, is not happy about it. Will Apollo's evil plot to get rid of Orion work, or will Diana be able to save her beloved hunter?"--Page 4 of cover.