Frank Carlson Library

Looks at the history of rock music, its different styles, and its impact on a generation.

In 1924, Adi and Rudolf Dassler started a shoe company in their mother's laundry room. They would one day divide that company into Adidas and Puma. Today, Adidas sells millions of sneakers a year. The company's three-stripe logo is world famous. People of all ages wear Adidas sneakers for sports and style.

In 1911, Giansevero Fila founded a company called Fratelli Fila. They made fabric and underwear. Today, the company is known as Fila. They make some of the most popular sneakers in the world. Millions of people wear Fila sneakers to show their style.

What people wear isn't always about making fashion statements. The clothes that people wear carry meanings and messages about art, culture, customs, and what is important to people. Learn all about the clothes that people from around the world wear as you learn to partition shapes. This nonfiction math reader builds literacy skills and math content knowledge, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections to help students...

Count, sort, and classify the boots, heels, and sneakers! Beginning readers will enjoy learning to classify and sort objects with this brightly illustrated math book. Featuring vivid images and easy-to-read text, this full-color book develops students' math and reading skills and introduces them to early STEM themes. The Math Talk section includes questions that will increase understanding of basic math and reading concepts and develop students' speaking...

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! What clothes do you do wear throughout the day? Explore examples of different types of clothes in this nonfiction title that pairs with the fiction story Khalil's Clothes. "{A}n early reader series that dives into different features of day-to-day life. . . . {T}akes a broad approach to exploring one aspect of a child's world,...

Due to their striking green color, emeralds are highly prized as a beautiful addition to all kinds of jewelry. They have been used for thousands of years, especially by the ancient Egyptians and Incas. Over time, technology has changed the way these gems are extracted from the earth and shaped into glittering jewels. Through accessible text and enlightening fact boxes, readers discover the process behind the creation of valuable pieces of emerald...

A story about making dreams come true. "To desire a thing, and to have it, are synonymous terms with the great people of the American Republic. In this SF novel, a sequel to From the Earth to the Moon, Verne's three travelers almost make it to the moon, flying around it in a homemade projectile. This book has been professionally formatted for e-readers and contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you'll share this...

If you have a love of history and clothing, there is a role for you in the theater. This book outlines the skills needed to be a costume designer, what must be done while the show is being rehearsed, and what the designer does during and after the performance. There is a chapter on how these experiences can translate to work in the real world, and there is a sidebar about someone who has made a career out of a love of clothes.

Discover Series Books for Babies,Toddlers Kids love to play dress up! Part of the Discover Series, ALL DRESSED UP is a fun way for kids to use their imaginations to try on different costumes. Whether you're looking for Halloween costume ideas or ready to take a short break from playing dress up, this short book features photos of kids in costumes. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new words,...