Books with author Connor Dayton

Independence Day is our way of celebrating all that is American independence from Britain--sunny picnics, barbeque, apple pie, and bombastic fireworks that fill the sky. This book delves into the important act of American history behind this fun-filled summer holiday using clear, accessible text. Bright photographs show young readers some of the many traditions people have for celebrating the Fourth of July today.

Readers will learn how sight works, including which organs are used in vision. The importance of light to sight is also explained. The simple text also explores related topics, such as optical illusions, vision problems, and how to protect the eyes. The interactive eBook version features additional photographs, videos, and graphic organizers. These features provide supplemental high-interest information related to the topics covered in the print version.

Cranes have the ability to lift and move huge and heavy items. This book urges readers to look up and see the fascinating things cranes can do. Colorful photographs of these often gargantuan machines show them lifting, lowering, and moving materials at construction sites. Accessible text encourages vocabulary building while explaining how cranes work and the different jobs they perform.

While the name may have changed from Decoration Day, the sentiment behind this national holiday is still the sameto decorate the graves of all fallen soldiers. Readers learn about the history of this commemoration, and how it is celebrated across the United States. From parades to somber hymns, the spirit of bravely serving one's country is accessibly presented here.

A baler is an important piece of farm machinery that transforms cut crops, such as hay, into compact bales that are easy to transport and store. Readers who have seen a picturesque field dotted with yellow bales of hay will love exploring balers and how different shapes of bales meet the needs of a farm. Bales and the machines that make them are shown in bright, colorful photographs. The straightforward text explains the parts of the machines, how the machines work, and the role they play in a working farm.

The sense of taste can bring pleasure to the everyday act of eating. This volume explains taste, from the role of the tongue and the taste buds to how taste interacts with the sense of smell. Taste is further explored in the interactive eBook version, which includes additional photographs, videos, and graphic organizers. These features draw readers in to explore related, at-level information about taste.

Between planting and harvesting the fields must be cultivated to keep the ground fertile and ready to produce delicious crops. Cultivators are the invaluable machines that mix the soil and keep weeds at bay. Vivid photographs show cultivators working the fields, while accessible text builds vocabulary while explaining the role of cultivators in agriculture.