Books with author Rebecca Olien

Explains the sense of sight and how the eyes work as sense organs.

Provides an introduction to police cars, and describes some of the history of these vehicles.

Why do we need to save water? This title introduces readers to the importance of saving water. Ways readers can conserve water are discussed. Problems with changes in weather patterns and pollution are also covered. An activity to help readers understand the concept is included.

How much water is on Earth? This title introduces readers to the different places on Earth water is found. Readers will learn the differences between rivers, oceans, lakes, groundwater, and other bodies of water. Water on Earth in the form of ice is also covered. An activity to help readers understand the concept is included.

Provides an introduction to magnets, magnetism, and the compass. Includes an activity, plus information about Michael Faraday, who discovered how to use magnets to make electricity.

Where does the water we drink come from? This title introduces readers to the processes involved in treating and cleaning water. The cycle from freshwater sources to the faucet is covered. Readers will learn about removing sediment and disinfecting water. An activity to help readers understand the concept is included.

Describes the role of the skeletal system and explains some problems that may arise. Also provides information on how to keep the system healthy.

Introduces motion, and the concepts of force, speed, and friction. Includes an activity, and information on Isaac Newton.

Provides an introduction to light, along with information about how light travels, reflects, bends, and creates rainbows. Includes an activity, plus information about Thomas Edison.

Introduces temperature, along with melting, freezing, and how to measure temperature. Includes an activity, and information on Anders Celsius.

Describes the role of the circulatory system and explains some problems that may arise. Also provides information on how to keep the system healthy.

Provides an introduction to foxes, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, young, food, predators, and relationship to people.