Frank Carlson Library

Shapes on the Farm takes readers on an trip to a farm, pointing out the many familiar shapes they encounter in the farm's buildings, foods, and fields. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage emergent readers as they hunt for shapes on the farm. A labeled diagram helps readers identify shapes in a farm scene, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about shapes online using our safe search...

Learn to name the different parts of a palm tree, including the roots, trunk, flowers, and leaves.

Learn how to help others in your community. This exciting Spanish nonfiction book describes the many ways that volunteers make a difference, from cleaning up parks to helping in food banks. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a short fiction story related to the topic, discussion questions, a connected activity, and more useful features. This 24-page full-color Spanish book explores the various ways people volunteer and encourages students...

Before a band takes the stage, there are many people behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly. Learn how graphs and data are used to plan a successful concert! Data is used to figure out everything from how many t-shirts are usually sold, to which songs a band should play. Find out why certain kinds of graphs are most appropriate to display different data. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational...

Celebrate the very special bonds of love between a mother and her child in this tender tale. As a young boy gets ready for bed the night before the first day of school he talks to his mother about everything from his first tiny wail to his halting first steps to his triumphant first bike ride. This nostalgic look book sweetly depicts the unconditional love between a mother and her son. Perfect for celebrating a child's first day of school.

Shalu's Birthday Party - Ria has been invited to Shalu Squirrels's birthday party. Will she win any of the games? Read this fun story to find out.This is a beautifully illustrated picture book which features your favourite characters from Ria Rabbit's world in Pashu Nagri, India.The Ria Rabbit range of books is fun and educational, perfect for children starting to read by themselves.Some more titles from the Ria Rabbit series include Ria Has A Playdate,...

A car zips down the street. But you don't hear the engine rumbling. Why? It's an electric car! Electric cars are becoming more common around the world. Young readers will get a basic introduction to the main parts of these vehicles. They will see how electric cars are different from gas-powered vehicles and why electric cars are better for the environment. Get young readers excited about electric vehicles!

You can see shapes all around you when on a camping trip! Take a look at the 2-D shapes found at a campsite and in nature. Beginning readers will enjoy finding the circles, triangles, squares, and hexagons in this brightly illustrated book. With vibrant images and easy-to-read text, this full-color text uses a real-world example of a camping trip to teach math concepts. Beginning readers will develop their math and reading skills and be introduced...

I see a beaver. The beaver is brown. Beginning readers can learn all about beavers in this short book in the I See Animals Series. With less than 20 unique words, kids can find out about interesting animals while building their reading fluency. Each I See Animals book uses simple sentences, sight words, and vibrant photos to help even the earliest readers dive into a nonfiction informational text. The books all contain a note to parents and caregivers...

Come on an adventure! Help Lucy and her friends follow the treasure map to a pirate's booty. Lucy is a larger than life dinosaur who loves adventures. With Lucy in the lead, her loyal crew crawls, skates, and dances their way to learning. Lucy's curiosity holds no bounds-she counts, she hunts for treasure, she even puts on a play! Veteran animator, Joey Ahlbum will charm kids with his friendly and dynamic art. Fans of Dinosaur vs. Bedtime, Sandra...