Books with author Elsie Olson

What's your astrological sign? Could it influence your decision-making, your personality, or your future? Horoscopes, birth charts, and other zodiac tools can tell you a lot about who you are. But is your astrological sign a good fit? Which element and Chinese zodiac animal best represent you? Fun quizzes and fascinating facts will help you discover what the stars could be saying about you!

Kids will explore an exciting energy resource with Water Energy. This book covers one of Earth's energy resources, including where it comes from, how we develop and use it, and how it helps power the world. Bright, full-page photos fill the books, while easy-to-read text introduces young readers to key STEM concepts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

What's your astrological sign? Could it influence your decision-making, your personality, or your future? Horoscopes, birth charts, and other zodiac tools can tell you a lot about who you are. But is your astrological sign a good fit? Which element and Chinese zodiac animal best represent you? Fun quizzes and fascinating facts will help you discover what the stars could be saying about you!

The animal kingdom is full of incredible predators. But which animal would win a predator smackdown? Young readers will find out with this book! They will dive down on prey with a golden eagle, prowl jungles with a jaguar, and more. Spreads compare animals side-by-side with colorful photos and cool infographics. Kids will decide for themselves the winner of each animal face-off! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Did you know that twelve Americans have set foot on the moon? Or that the moon has mountains, one of them taller than any found on Earth? Striking photos and fast-paced, newspaper-like text explore everything readers could ever want to learn about the moon. Read all about ancient and odd moon theories, human exploration of the lunar surface, and plans for future missions. Examine the moon through the eyes of studious scientists and daring lunar explorers!

The Empire State Building is a famous skyscraper. It was once the tallest building in the world! In Building the Empire State Building, young readers will find out more about this engineering marvel and how it was built. Compelling photographs and easy-to-read text brings this story to life, followed by a comprehensive quiz. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Are you ready to put your memory to the test? Try to remember what you wore yesterday, the details of your fifth birthday, and the title of this book. How did you do? Memory is a wondrous brain function that helps you learn new things, remember song lyrics, and more. How does memory work, and how good is yours? Find out with fun quizzes and fascinating facts exploring the amazing world of memory!

Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In Connect It! Circuits You Can Squish, Bend, and Twist, kids will use bright and squishy conductive dough to power mini UFO lights, a diary alarm, and more! Colorful step-by-step photos bring each project to life. Techniques and tips help troubleshoot and use the materials within the makerspace. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"This title examines pet rescue past to present from the early shelters to rescue organizations and no-kill shelters. Organizations regulating the process is discussed as are opposing viewpoints and solutions such as education, spaying and neutering. A timeline, glossary, index, and historic and color photos supplement easy-to-read text. An infographic shows how the reader can learn more and get involved. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO."--Provided by publisher.