Frank Carlson Library

Deer have big eyes and sharp hearing. An adult deer's coat is made up of more than 6 million individual hairs. Find out more in Deer, one of the titles in the Backyard Animals series.

Explores the physical characteristics, natural habitats, history, and folklore of moose.

Explores the physical characteristics, natural habitats, history, and folklore of beavers.

Check out the cawing crow! As part of the Backyard Animals series, this book introduces the unique features of this wild animal. The text covers this bird's habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a body diagram. In the sky or on the ground, backyard animals are all around! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Check out the slithering garter snake! As part of the Backyard Animals series, this book introduces the unique features of this colorful wild animal. The text covers this reptile's habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a body diagram. In the sky or on the ground, backyard animals are all around! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Introduces raccoons, describing their physical features, life cycle, habitat, diet, nocturnal behavior, and predators.

In Chipmunks, beginning readers follow a chipmunk as it gathers food in preparation for winter. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn all about this furry woodland animal. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a chipmunk's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about chipmunks online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

Provides a basic introduction to cardinals, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle.

Learn all about earthworms and their underground tunnels. Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers and bring these fascinating animals to life. Plus, quick stats diagrams and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.

Provides a basic introduction to squirrels, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle.