Frames and one root xml document

I'm a newbie. Hopefully I don't sound dumb. :)
                
I have a large xml file. I would like to create a frameset that contains
three frames which each apply a separate xsl stylesheet onto the one
large xml file.
                
I am thinking javascript, or xsl parameter passing, or both?
                
Any suggestions to get me started on the right track or otherwise would
be helpful.
                
Thanks,
                
Matthew