Frank Carlson Library

Teaches safety measures to take when handling firearms.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about how to survive a flood. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

Books about survival are popular, and for good reasons. Not only are they exciting to read, they can also inspire people. The same things that help characters when they are desperate can help people in day-to-day life. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader analyzes some of the most popular survival books, and the traits that make them so popular. This high-interest title includes detailed photos and sidebars, stimulating facts, and...

Taking the soccer pitch can be intimidating if you're not sure where to go. It's a big field and each position on the "starting 11" has a big responsibility. Whether exploring all the ways a keeper makes saves or how the defense works in front of them, readers will love experiencing the game of soccer in this exciting title. Filled with golden goals and brilliant passes, readers take a deep dive into "the beautiful game" and learn important ways they...

People have sought adventure on the high seas for thousands of years. Sometimes, these adventures become more than anticipated. Find out more in Being Lost at Sea, one of the titles in the Surviving series. Surviving is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.

A tornado, or twister, is a tube of rotating wind. About 1,000 twisters touch down in the United States each year. Find out more in Tornadoes, one of the titles in the Surviving series. Surviving is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.

Sports are fun, but they can be dangerous, too. As more information becomes available about concussions and other injuries, many people have wondered if certain sports, such as football, are too dangerous for kids to play. People often have strong opinions about this topic, and readers are introduced to these opinions in a way that enhances their critical-thinking skills. The facts readers need to develop their own informed opinion are included in...

Every year, stories about wild animal attacks make international news. Some of these attacks are predatory in nature. Others occur when an animal is defending itself or its offspring. Find out more in Animal Attacks, one of the titles in the Surviving series. Surviving is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities,...

If you pay attention to the news, you've probably seen some scary headlines: deadly viruses spreading, obesity on the rise, and more. But the truth is, most of these scary health issues have solutions. Breakthroughs in medical treatment and technology keep us as safe and healthy as possible. Genetic testing, MRIs, and organ engineering are just a few of the improvements that keep people healthy. Learn more about how medical technology keeps us safe....

If you pay attention to the news, you've probably seen some scary headlines: an entire town destroyed by a tornado, floodwaters up to house roofs, and more. But the truth is, these kinds of natural disasters are rare. Plus engineers have designed buildings and other structures to keep us as safe as possible during these events. Impact glass, base isolation, and floodwalls are just a few of the improvements that help people weather natural disasters...