Frank Carlson Library

Explains ways kids can earn money; how to save for a big purchase; how to get the most value for your money; how the stock market works; plus money moments such as did you know that a stamp that cost 5 cents in 1947 was sold for a million dollars in 1981?

An introduction to camping, describing different kinds of camping, how to plan a camping trip, equipment needed, safety concerns, and more.

What do all these people have in common: the first man to die in the American Revolution, a onetime chief of the Crow Nation, the inventors of peanut butter and the portable X-ray machine, and the first person to make a wooden clock in this country? They were all great African Americans. For parents and teachers interested in fostering cultural awareness among children of all races, this book includes more than 70 hands-on activities, songs, and games...

Presents a brief history of the countries of Central and South America and Cuba, along with instructions for creating craft items related to Hispanic culture.

Readers will discover how biking promotes fitness and health in this informative title. Engaging text, full-color photos, and supplemental diagrams introduce them to biking as an aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercise. Readers will become familiar with biking gear, including helmets and gloves, bike safety, and bike maintenance. Warming up, cooling down, and stretching are discussed, as well as nutrition and goal setting. A table of contents, fun...

A Green Kid's Guide to Garden Pest Removal will teach students how to identify good and bad bugs, remove bad bugs, and use natural products to kill garden pests-all without harmful chemicals! A garden frog house project will give students a hands on activity to get them interested in gardening. Common Core and State Standards for life cycles, soil, measuring, observing, and reporting can all be connected to A Green Kid's Guide to Garden Pet Removal....

Explains how to keep plants healthy and prevent disease, including using compost, covering the soil with mulch, and cleaning garden tools.

A Green Kid's Guide to Watering Plants will teach students how to plant seeds in a raised bed and keep it watered properly with an adult's help! The process of selecting seeds, plant, and conserve water is explained in detail. A seedling project will give students a hands on activity to get them interested in gardening. Common Core and State Standards for life cycles, soil, weather, measuring, observing, and reporting can all be connected to A Green...

Describes to young readers how to make a budget, including keeping track of income, fixed expenses vs. flexible expenses, and how a budget can be used to reach goals.

Explores what it means to be sad and angry and provides advice for understanding, letting out, and controlling these feelings. Everyday life can be hard sometimes. What do you do if your family is moving? How do you cope if your pet dies? How do you make new friends--and keep them? Each book in the Smart Kid's Guide to Everyday Life tackles a common issue in a warm and helpful way. Each book features friendly cartoons and age-appropriate advice, teaching...