Carter Hayn – författare

In the four hundred years since the first European settlers arrived, the hills of New York City have been shaved down to make way for skyscrapers, and land mass has been added to its islands in order to meet demand for additional living and working space. In this book, primary source illustrations are juxtaposed with full-color photographs and authentic text, to explore the many ways in which the physical environment of New York City has been changed, and also the ways that life has remained the same. Supports New York City’s Grade 2 social studies standard for Unit 2: New York City Over Time 1.1, 1.2, 1.3a, 1.4, 2.2d, 3.1d, 3.1e, 4.1c.

Evidence of New York City’s diverse heritage can be seen in its streets named for long-ago settlers, and in the countless monuments to historical events that are scattered throughout the five boroughs. In this book, vivid, color photographs and historical illustrations are paired with authentic and engaging text, in order to explore the many ways in which New Yorkers honor their rich historical heritage. Supports New York City’s Grade 2 social studies standard for Unit 2: New York City Over Time 1.1a, 1.2, 1.3a, 1.4b, 2.2d.

Triangles can exist as part of many objects within a child’s world. Depicting new technology provides opportunities to stimulate discussion and creativity.

This charming narrative nonfiction title provides procedural language that mixes art and earth science teaching opportunities in a fun and creative way.

In this book, elementary-school students get out into the fields to pick strawberries. They learn the stages of growth of strawberries, from seedling until the fruit is ripe and can be picked.

Rabbits make great pets, and this strong narrative nonfiction text gives many examples of why this is the case. This title can stimulate discussion about animal behavior and the responsibilities of owning a pet.

This narrative nonfiction title demonstrates problem-solving skills, provides scenarios for evaluating evidence, and illustrates the basic elements of the scientific process.

Strong photo illustrations provide grade-appropriate, curriculum-mandated nonfiction information on the life cycle of a frog. This title illustrates cause-and-effect relationships and educates young readers in basic animal behavior.

This book demonstrates the intersection between art and physical science. Clay in its natural state is transformed into a gorgeous, kiln-fired work of art.

This compare-and-contrast nonfiction descriptive title lets students look at life science topics involving pollution and the environment.

Race cars are exciting and seeing them in action can be compelling evidence of the principles of speed and direction and how the two come together to create velocity. Explanatory text and photo illustrations make this abstract concept concrete.

This descriptive nonfiction title combines science and art to show specific materials chosen to make an art project. Classifying these materials provides good practice in the scientific process.

It''s time for Wanda to take care of her plants. She planted flowers and vegetables. Young readers follow along as she counts her trips between the faucet and her prized plants. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title "Water and My Garden" for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.

Amy''s class is doing a very nice thing. They''re donating various kinds of books to the classroom library. They count how many of each they give, which ends up being a sizable gift. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title "Our Classroom Library" for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.

Favorite items such as cereal and building blocks are used to help readers deduce the number amount remaining after one of each is taken away. A picture-word glossary is included.

It takes a few great tools to create beautiful sand castles. This sequential text shows readers how to create a masterpiece from sand and found objects. A picture-word glossary is included.

This sequential text shows readers how to conduct their own life science project. Multi-step procedures are displayed with coordinating images, showing readers how to grow their very own plant. A picture-word glossary is included.

From wheel barrows and oil fields to a massive construction site, readers will learn how levers work, and their terminology. New vocabulary such as fulcrum is introduced in an easily compressible manner.

Art and Math concepts are woven into an intriguing story about the Hopi Indians. Bob creates his own work of functional art, based on Hopi design. What he uses it for, readers soon find out, and it will make them want to build their own. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title "Potters Use Clay" for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.

Readers follow Badger as he figures out how to create a perfect home. It has to be in just the right place with the right conditions, using the right tools to create it. This fiction title is paired to the nonfiction title "A Badger''s Burrow" for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.

Dragons have never lost their magical effect on children, or adults alike. Readers will follow simple step-by-step instructions to create 8 finished drawings showing everything that makes these magical creatures a must from the fantasy world.

Ghosts can be scary, but they’re also fascinating and mysterious. Readers will follow simple step-by-step instructions to create 8 finished drawings, showing what makes us cover our eyes but still take a peek to see what ghosts look like.

Vampires are creatures that fascinate and scare, but never go out of fashion. Readers will follow simple step-by-step instructions to create 8 finished drawings showing everything that makes these creatures, from fangs and capes, to real-life bloodsuckers.

Werewolves are half man-half wolf creature that all fear. Readers will follow simple step-by-step instructions to create 8 finished drawings showing everything that makes these beings, from their drooling fangs, to their hairy backs and other wolf-like features.