Books with author Alana Olsen

Learning about a career as a molecular biologist is the perfect introduction to the practical applications of STEM. This career-focused book aims a microscope at molecular biology, helping readers understand DNA, genes, and the systems within a cell. Readers will also learn about advances in the field and how to work towards a job as a molecular biologist. Accessible text is paired with vivid visuals to keep readers interest as they learn more about this STEM topic. A graphic organizer and fun fact boxes present additional information to ensure a dynamic learning experience.

Summer is the time for sunshine and sand, long days, and of course, vacation. Welcome in Summer with this delightful fiction title, which features a narrator and the fun activities they explore with their family and friends. Readers learn all about what makes Summer special and are encouraged to draw connections between the text and their own lives. Colorful illustrations allow readers to visualize concepts presented in the text, bringing this engaging narrative to life. Simple, age-appropriate language is perfect for young readers.

Firefighters are everyday heroes you can meet in your own community! This book follows a narrator as they go to work with their firefighter uncle. Readers will learn what firefighters do, where they work, and the tools they use to fight fires and stay safe. This book pairs a relatable story with stunning illustrations to give readers a well-rounded understanding of the firefighters role in their community.

Summer is the time for sunshine and sand, long days, and of course, vacation. Welcome in Summer with this delightful fiction title, which features a narrator and the fun activities they explore with their family and friends. Readers learn all about what makes Summer special and are encouraged to draw connections between the text and their own lives. Colorful illustrations allow readers to visualize concepts presented in the text, bringing this engaging narrative to life. Simple, age-appropriate language is perfect for young readers.

Learning about a career as a molecular biologist is the perfect introduction to the practical applications of STEM. This career-focused book aims a microscope at molecular biology, helping readers understand DNA, genes, and the systems within a cell. Readers will also learn about advances in the field and how to work towards a job as a molecular biologist. Accessible text is paired with vivid visuals to keep readers interest as they learn more about this STEM topic. A graphic organizer and fun fact boxes present additional information to ensure a dynamic learning experience.

Understanding the principles of base ten is essential to understanding numbers and operations. Students will become familiar with the concept of place value through engaging narratives and real-life situations. Students will then be challenged to use place value in the context of algebraic operations, demonstrating the knowledge they’ve gained from reading. Eye-catching visuals help walk readers through the math problems, while age-appropriate language encourages learning. Readers learn fun and freaky facts about bugs as they learn the many ways to read and write numbers to 1. This volume meets CCSS Math Standard 2.NBT.A.3.

This book about the tiny, glowing blue-ringed octopus is sure to captivate young readers with its vivid photographs and engaging text. Readers will love learning about the blue-ringed octopus’s anatomy, habitat, and fatal venom. Color photographs make this reef-dwelling octopus come to life, as readers learn about the dangers of touching a blue-ringed octopus. Fun fact boxes supplement the text and deepen the reader’s understanding of the subject.