Frank Carlson Library

How does a tiny acorn become a mighty oak tree? Readers discover the sequence of an oak tree's life cycle with step-by-step photos and clear text.

Charles Darwin published his most important book in 1859 called THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES. In this book Darwin claimed that plants and animals living today are descended from similar species that lived long ago. It caused an immediate uproar and upset some people because it appeared to go against the Bible. The genius of Charles Darwin is his discovery of a unifying theory of biology, explaining the diversity of life.

This book is a sound science report about the consequences of pesticides to nature, health and environment. The book shares essential insights into the use of pesticides in agriculture, discusses the politics, rhetoric and profits involved, addresses the potential health and ecological risks of pesticides in our daily lives, and debates possible solutions. Does sustainable agriculture exist, and is agriculture without pesticides possible at all? Moreover,...

Who was Carolus Linnaeus and what did he do to be dubbed as the "Father of Modern Taxonomy?" Read on to find out. Biography books are meant to inspire you to persevere and to act on the things you're curious about. So go ahead and get your child this book today.

I see a Japanese beetle. The Japanese beetle eats leaves. Beginning readers can learn all about Japanese beetles in this short book in the I See Insects Series. With less than 20 unique words, kids can learn about exciting insects while building their reading fluency. Each I See Insects 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...

What happened to the globally-beloved kangaroo, koala and other Australian indigenous animals under the beliefs and traditions of colonialism? How did their fate during 200 years of nation building become a fugitive drama of dispossession and disrespect—and what is today's little-known and blood-stained legacy in a world rapidly losing its biodiversity? Documentary journalist Maria Taylor, author of Global warming and climate change: what Australia...

After the dinosaurs disappeared, a new form of life began to thrive on Earth. This final book in the series traces the emergence of mammals, from woolly mammoths to killer pigs to humans.

Kids love gross things, and germs are among the grossest. This engaging volume capitalizes on the grossness factor, while covering the science behind germs, what they are, where they are found, and how they cause diseases. It gives kids the information they need to stay clean and healthy without fearing germs. Readers will learn that most bacteria do not cause diseases, but provide us with food and medicines, and help maintain soil and other ecosystems....

I see a firefly. The firefly has wings. Beginning readers can learn all about fireflies in this short book in the I See Insects Series. With less than 20 unique words, kids can learn about exciting insects while building their reading fluency. Each I See Insects 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...

I see an earwig. The earwig has six legs. Beginning readers can learn all about earwigs in this short book in the I See Insects Series. With less than 20 unique words, kids can learn about exciting insects while building their reading fluency. Each I See Insects 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...