Frank Carlson Library

Who Lives in the Desert? introduces emergent readers to a variety of desert-dwelling animals while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. Who Lives in the Desert? includes tools for teachers as well as introductory nonfiction...

Have you ever wondered how the universe began? Growing up, Brian Greene's father taught him to think about the world in different ways. Greene was curious about how it all worked. He set out to find answers to big science questions. At Harvard University, Greene studied physics and was named a Rhodes Scholar, an honor only the most gifted students receive. He was fascinated by the new theories explaining the universe, but he wanted to share his fascination...

Have you ever dreamed of being a princess? Did you ever wish you were a king or a prince? In this book, meet people who live those dreams every day. Find out what it's really like to be a member of a royal family. Today's reluctant readers are easily drawn to the distractions of electronic games, DVDs, and TV. But what if they had a book series designed just for them? What if all the titles featured high-interest topics, rockin' designs, and language...

In this Classic Fable in Rhythm and Rhyme, a thirsty crow wants a cool drink but can't reach the water. How will she solve her problem? Find out when you sing along to The Crow and the Pitcher!

Karate--meaning "empty hand"--utilizes striking in the forms of punching, kicking, and more. Its greatest lessons are in humbleness and courtesy. Learn about Karate's history, moves, training, and more with this title. Complete with a photo diagram, informative sidebars, and glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

In From Sheep to Sock, early fluent readers learn how a sock is, made from shearing wool from sheep to pairing and packing socks for people to buy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this item gets to their dressers. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can, learn more about socks using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate...

Using their hands, feet, and determination, rock climbers defy gravity and conquer amazing challenges! Readers will learn about the important aspects a rock climber must go through to prepare for a climb--from choosing the right climbing equipment to mapping out a training schedule. This Spanish-translated nonfiction title uses detailed images and informational text in conjunction with math skills and upper-level features such as chapter format, a...

What do you get when you combine evil microbes trying to harm the skin and a super detective skilled at Body System Disease Investigations? You get crime-solving super sleuth Annie Biotica. Readers join Annie's team: read the case, check out a line-up of the disease suspects, test the body system for infection, and help Annie Biotica and her science team crack the case. These engaging and easy-to-read books use the scientific method to decipher symptoms,...

This book explores various perspectives surrounding the Battle of Antietam in the Civil War. Readers are immersed in the action as their choices guide the narrative.

From pharaohs to hieroglyphics, readers will learn all about the Egyptian dynasty in this fascinating book! The appealing photos and engaging text invite readers to learn about the Ancient Egyptian civilization, the construction of the great pyramids, mummies, Alexander the Great, Ptolemy, Mark Antony, and Cleopatra. Working in conjunction with easy-to-read text, the table of contents, glossary, and index combine to create a helpful and accommodating...