Frank Carlson Library

Describes the physical and behavioral characteristics of a variety of worms.

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycles, defenses, types, and behavior of bats.

Describes a trip to the forest to learn about the trees, animals, plants, and insects found there.

Winter is no time to limit nature activity! In Discover Nature in Winter, informative background on winter stargazing, wildlife behavior, deciduous and coniferous trees, melt-freeze cycles, and much more are paired with hands-on explorations that bring this season to life-no matter where you live. These simple, nonintrusive activities require only common household items-pencil, notebook, magnifying glass, bug box, ruler-and a bit of natural curiosity....

Though we often think of the natural world as lying far from our front door, often the most interesting aspects of nature can be found in the kitchen, basement, or backyard. Discover Nature Around the House explores the properties, processes, and phases of the plant and animal life in our own homes, from ferns and cacti to spiders and dogs. With just a few essentials, such as a field notebook, hand lens, and bug box, readers will find both straightforward...

From lakes, to clouds, to rain that falls back to Earth-discover how water changes through various processes to form the water cycle.

From lakes, to clouds, to rain that falls back to Earth-discover how water changes through various processes to form the water cycle.

Every month a cycle happens in the sky. Read about the patterns of the moon and how it changes throughout each month.