Frank Carlson Library

*95 pages written in easy-to-read large 16-point font for the early reader. Stories can be understood by four-year-olds and up. *At the end of each chapter is "Think & Do" to help the child apply the story to their own life. *Popular among grandparents & parents, and excellent for homeschoolers. . Moses' parents were slaves in Egypt. As a baby, he was going to be thrown into the river, but a princess saved him. When he was grown, he defended...

Maya Monkey is unhappy with her long tail until she realizes how truly special it is! Beginning readers will develop a love of reading as they learn that our differences are what make us special. This engaging fiction picture book features grade-appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures and supports early childhood literacy. Ideal for storytime at home or in the classroom, this Spanish book includes vibrant illustrations that support the easy-to-read...

Help TJ and Mark solve the case of the big fish! This story uses an engaging mystery story to encourage confidence in early readers. This book uses a combination of sight words and short-vowel words in repetition to build recognition. Original illustrations help guide readers through the text. Text and format is created by Cecilia Minden, PhD, a literacy consultant and former director of the Language and Literacy program at Harvard Graduate School...

What do solar panels, waterproof clothing, and window coverings have in common? They are technologies that have been adapted based on studying butterflies! Learn what scientists have learned from butterflies with this STEAM book that will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that...

I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a beginning reader and an adult. Early readers will be introduced to the White House in Washington, D.C. Simple text and vibrant images aid comprehension. List of sight words. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Oceans cover 70 percent of the Earth's surface, providing students with a variety of plant and animal life to learn about. An ocean biome includes the saltwater below the waves and everything on, above, and near the surface. Students will also learn about the beach, tides, cliffs, bays, coastlines, coral reefs, and tide pools in this Spanish-translated title.

Join the Garcia kids on a harvest adventure to their grandparents' apple orchard! The kids help prepare a big lunch for everyone, and plan games like bobbing for apples. They'll use subtraction to help them plan a menu, shop for food, and set up games. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the text, students will learn practical, real-world applications of math skills...

Young learners will love hiding a treasure and using a map to find it in the book ¡Sigue el mapa! (Follow That Map!). The clear, descriptive images and simple sentences will engage students in reading and build their social studies content knowledge. For use in the classroom or at home, this Spanish book includes a glossary and index to introduce informational text features to young readers and provide additional reading support.

Readers learn all about wetlands and their complex interactions with plants and animals in this Spanish-translated title! Although wetlands don't necessarily need to be covered in water all year long, most areas are pretty wet. Whether they are freshwater or tidal, they play a key role in the health of the Earth. They provide homes for many different kinds of plants and animals that are well adapted for the soggy conditions.

There are many types of weather. Different types of weather make us feel different things. This Spanish book introduces students to the concept of weather. With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple sentence structures, this science reader simplifies scientific concepts for young students as they improve their reading skills. A fun and easy science experiment and Your Turn! activity provide more in-depth opportunities for additional learning....