Frank Carlson Library

In Chocolate, early fluent readers learn about the process by which cocoa beans are grown and transformed into delicious chocolate. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this fascinating and complicated process. A map highlights areas of the world where cocoa trees are grown, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about chocolate using our safe...

Discusses the manufacturing process of making crayons.

This title will go through the process of how crayons are made, from the shipment of wax to a factory to the shipment of boxes of colorful crayons to stores. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

This title will go through the process of how chocolate is made. It will be begin at the cacao tree farms where cacao beans are cleaned and prepped. It will then follow the cacao beans to the manufacturer where they are roasted, winnowed, and turned into delicious chocolate! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

This title will go through the process of how peanut butter is made. It will begin at the peanut farm where peanut plants are grown. It will then show the process of harvesting, shelling, and blanching, and finally show how the peanuts are broken down into a creamy butter. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

In Paper, early fluent readers learn about the process by which trees are grown and transformed into a variety of papers. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this fascinating process. A diagram illustrates key stages in the paper-making process, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about paper using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...

In Syrup, early fluent readers learn about the process by which maple trees are grown and their sap transformed into delicious syrup. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this fascinating process. A map highlights areas of the world where sugar maple trees grow, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about syrup using our safe search engine that...

This title will go through the process of how crayons are made, from the shipment of wax to a factory to the shipment of boxes of colorful crayons to stores. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers-and immersion school educators. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Traces the steps taken in creating fireworks, describing how a firework includes three main parts surrounded by paper, how a flammable mixture is combined with other chemicals to create colors, and how the charges and fuses are placed to ignite the firework.

This title will take readers through the process of making cotton candy, from sugar cane fields, to sugar processing plants, and finally to fairs and carnivals where cool machines spin thin threads that are gathered to make yummy cotton candy! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.