Connor Dayton

"This biography traces basketball superstar Kobe Bryant from his childhood in Italy (where his father played professional basketball) to his status as a high school basketball prodigy and NBA rookie sensation, through his five NBA championships and ongoing dynamic, all-star-caliber play for the team that drafted him directly out of high school, the Los Angeles Lakers. Readers learn what makes Bryant such a talented player and valuable team member...

Introduces Independence Day, discusses the Declaration of Independence, and describes the different ways in which Americans celebrate the holiday, including the foods they eat, parades, and fireworks.

Introduces Labor Day, discusses its history, and describes the different ways in which Americans celebrate the holiday.

Introduces Memorial Day and describes the ways in which Americans honor those who died for their country and the other fashions in which people celebrate the holiday. Introduces Memorial Day and describes the ways in which Americans honor those who died for their country and the other fashion in which people celebrate the holiday.

The sense of touch is unique in that it involves the whole body, through the nerves in our skin. Readers discover how this sense works, why different areas of the body have differing sensitivity, and how it can alert us to danger.

Using basic English and standard Latin American Spanish text, this bilingual book teaches kids how sound waves travel and how our ears and our brain collect and interpret those sound waves. Spreads also define hearing impairments, and why loud noises are harmful to the ears, and how to protect the ears from these sounds.

"Water Is an Artist." "Water: A True Friend." The chapters in this book introduce new ways to view and appreciate this essential element. Color-rich illustrations provide the backdrop as color photographs share details seamlessly as another layer of information. This mixed-media approach will engage scientifically apprehensive learners. From the elemental structure to how water manifests as a salty ocean supporting life, this book will charm readers....

Readers will learn how sight works, including which organs are used in vision. The importance of light to sight is also explained. The simple bilingual English and Spanish text also explores related topics, such as optical illusions, vision problems, and how to protect the eyes.

Martin Luther King is a truly inspirational figure who we honor each year in January for his contributions during the Civil Rights Movement. This volume offers accessible bilingual text in English and standard Latin American Spanish that explains King's life and legacy as an important leader. Photographs show moments from his life as well as of people honoring this holiday in service of their community or country.

The sense of touch is unique in that it involves the whole body, through the nerves in our skin. Through bilingual spreads of English and Spanish text, emerging readers will discover how this sense works, why different areas of the body have more or less sensitivity, and how touch can alert us to danger.