Cranston Public Library

Young reporter Frankie and her news crew of beloved toys learn why and how people protest as this engaging series continues.There's breaking news on TV at Frankie's house-a protest to demand justice! Frankie's mama, a journalist, gets a call to cover the story, and Frankie wants to do her own reporting, too. But what is a protest, exactly, and why do people do it? Along with her news crew, including Farrah the doll, Dan the teddy bear, and Nina the...

"Have you ever seen a carnivorous plant? Plants are everywhere, but some are stranger than others. Journey from the tops of trees to under the sea to discover some of the most perplexing plants around"--

"The president plays an important role in the United States-and with the role's many powers also come many responsibilities. Here, readers will learn about the job of the U.S. president and the history of the role, along with facts about people who've held the job. Did you know that the 40th president was a famous movie star? Or that the 18th president once got a speeding ticket in a horse-drawn buggy? Graphic organizers provide more . . . facts and...

"Beginning readers explore the water cycle as water vapor turns into clouds, falls to Earth as rain, joins oceans and rivers, and evaporates to complete the cycle"--

"The U.S. Constitution is the basis of law in the United States and an important founding document of the country. But did you know that it's the shortest national constitution in the world? It's also the oldest still in effect! This intriguing book will provide young readers with many interesting facts about the constitution, including its history, its impact, and its amendments"--Provided by publisher.

"People may have been living in North America 30,000 years ago! Archaeologists are constantly looking for information about how these early people arrived and how they survived. What is known is that the arrival of Europeans forever changed the lives of the Indigenous tribes living in America, often with tragic results. Still, many cultures endured with their languages, customs, and spiritual beliefs intact. This . . . book, replete with . . . historical...

"The U.S. flag is a familiar sight to any American student. This book will give them the background to understand why it flies outside their schools and other buildings, as well as how the distinctive star and stripes came to be and other historical details. Historical photos trace the development of the flag's design, while graphic organizers break down information into memorable chunks. Did you know there have been more than 20 versions of the flag?...

"Designed to teach young readers how to stay safe while out and about in the community"--Provided by publisher.

After learning to play the ukulele his parents gave him, Paul sets out on an adventure through cities, mountains, deserts, forests, and small towns until he finds a new song.

"Some historians assert the American Revolution began long before the first shots of the war were fired. This essential volume about the conflict that led to the establishment of the United States starts with the causes of the war, delving into the events and policies that preceded the clash at Lexington and Concord. Readers will then learn about many other battles and how the Continental army under George Washington secured a final victory at Yorktown....