Jamie Holloway

Our weather may change, but certain tools have stood the test of time. Amos introduces what a weathervane is, and how it interacts with wind. Readers learn about directions, and how wind coming from certain directions mean certain things. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title Weathervanes for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.

Readers will learn the science of how seesaws function. The materials used to make seesaws are also explained. A picture-word glossary is included.

The three types of muscles are succinctly explained through an explicit text with coordinating illustrations. Colorful photographs show readers where these muscles come into play in daily life, and why it's important to exercise and keep muscles healthy. A picture-word glossary is included.

The gingerbread house is the central theme of this holiday book. Starting with the walls and finishing with candy decorations, students are guided through the steps for creating the classic treat of Christmas time. A picture-word glossary is included.

This nonfiction text explains that a seemingly ordinary toy can have a lot of science and engineering behind it.

Some of Nature's greatest engineers are teeny little insects. Wanda the wasp is a builder. Readers follow along while she gathers the tools that she needs to create a place to call home. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title A Wasp's Nest for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.

Seasons, life cycles, and math concepts are combined in this narrative about pumpkin picking. There are plenty of reasons to be excited about Fall including that harvest of big plump vegetables. This fiction book is paired with the nonfiction book Pumpkins in the Fall for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.

The very busy Beaver shares his day with readers. This sequential text explains Beaver's day while introducing technology and science themes. Readers learn about the teethy tools that help charming Beaver, and watch him build a dam. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title Busy Beavers for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.

Concepts of math and plant growth cycles are combined in this fun trip to the strawberry patch. Readers will learn the difference between unripe and ripe fruit while counting yummy berries. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title Let's Pick Strawberries for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.

This informational text explains the natural and man-made details of caves and mines. Readers learn how caves form, and how humans have used them over time. Mines are explored, showing the tools used to create them, the materials mined from them, and beautiful items created from them like diamond jewelry.

The giant grizzly bear is the theme of this explanatory text. Readers learn about its habitat and learn about the various shapes of a bear's features, such as large round ears. A picture-word glossary is included.

A typical day at the farm includes a lot of varied work and activities. Each activity builds to the larger purpose of farms; to sustain life. Animal husbandry, agriculture, and life science are introduced with large photographs and simple text. A picture-word glossary is included.

Math isn't always a favorite subject, for some students, it can be downright intimidating. Mike and his father find a way, using technology, to make Math fun. Readers will count along with Mike on the time he spends doing homework and playing games. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title I Can Play a Computer Game for connecting across texts and comprehension through connection strategies.