Denzel T. Carter – författare

Demarco introduces readers to art and technology themes, as he learns to draw circles. When his own hand-drawn circles are personally dissatisfying, Demarco gets some help from his mother and her trusty tablet. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title "Circles on My Tablet" for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.

Growing up has its changes and challenges. Tadpole is a loveable character, he''s not quite sure where he''s going in the world. He watches the world around him change, and his own body change too. Pretty soon he''s a hip, hopping frog on land, looking for a tasty meal. Readers are introduced to both Math and Science concepts. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title "Tadpoles and Frogs" for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.

Hannah likes most storms because they''re exciting, but she gets scared when a storm turns into something much more. Readers follow along as Earth Science concepts are introduced, and watch as Hannah learns more about hurricanes in order to make herself feel safe. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title "Storms" for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.

The growth cycle of a carrot is explained as Pedro gets to plant his favorite vegetable. With a little hard work and supplying the right conditions, his crop comes to fruition. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title "All About Carrots" for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.

Jill and her brother combine arts and crafts with technology to create a pretty pillow. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title "My Friend makes Art With Old Clothes" for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.

A classic children''s'' tale is at the center of this imaginative romp into engineering and technology. Don goes with his big sister Aisha to her class for the day. They''re holding the "Three Little Pigs Engineering Challenge." Will certain kinds of huff and puff blow the houses down? Readers will love finding the answer. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title "My Brother’s Class" for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.

This sequential text explains that grapes are fruit, how they grow, and which kinds there are that children can enjoy. Photographs of different children relay each fact to the reading audience. A picture-word glossary is included.

The little furry lamb is front and center in this sequential text that introduces its life, needs, and features. A picture-word glossary is included.

The life cycle of a turkey and its habitat are introduced to young readers. Each page conveys a new concept in reverse sequence, from grown turkey to hatchling. A picture-word glossary is included.

This nonfiction text explains that a simple bus trip combines elements of design, engineering, and technology.

Sparkling, wide eyes stare out from every page, showing various types of foxes, their habitats, and their features. Readers will build their vocabulary along the way. A picture-word glossary is included.

After an introduction to the skeleton, the various bones of the human body are defined and explored. A picture-word glossary is included.

All the tools of an engineer are introduced, plus the types of buildings architectural engineers create. How math plays a part is also explained. An open-ended question to prompt further thought and a picture-word glossary are included.

Starting with a small screw and ending with the nuts and bolts of a bicycle, readers are taken on a journey into the world of fasteners, their uses, and their tools.

This nonfiction text explains the process of theories and testing. Tamara is a creative thinker with ideas and opinions, and she helps readers understand what to do with them in scientific process.

Readers learn with Clara about how waterfalls are formed and the support they provide to the living creatures around them. This fiction title is paired to the nonfiction title "All About Waterfalls" for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.

Readers will learn the science behind tension and force while following along as Mary''s class takes on another team in tug-of-war. This fiction title is paired to the nonfiction title "A Tug of War: Tension Force" for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.

A bike ride with Gary turns into a fun learning experience about gears and how they work. He and his father explore the world of gears, and fix his bike in the process. This fiction title is paired to the nonfiction title "Engineers Work With Pulleys" for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.

This sequential text explains that grapes are fruit, how they grow, and which kinds there are that children can enjoy. Photographs of different children relay each fact to the reading audience. A picture-word glossary is included.