Most Popular Books by Rebecca Olien

Provides hands-on activities for children to observe, experiment and respond to plants.

Discusses the forces that change Earth''s surface, including the movement of plates, volcanoes, and earthquakes, and the effects of those forces. Includes information on Mount Saint Helens.

Discusses water, wind, ice, and soil erosion.

Describes the physical characteristics of Earth''s moon, explains how it and its features were formed, and discusses the reason for lunar phases and eclipses.

Describes rescue helicopters from their creation to the present, and explains how they are used to transport injured people to hospitals.

With blades spinning, a rescue helicopter lifts off. The helicopter zooms through the air in search of people who are trapped or hurt. Rescue helicopters save people from floods, fires, and other disasters.

With this book, readers will discover the difference between maps and globes and how to use different types of maps to find the information they need.

Listening to music, eating ice cream, smelling a flower, children use their senses every day. This set of books clearly explains how our bodies make sense of the world around us. Easy-to-read text covers basic structures, functions, and care of the body''s sense organs.

From simple road maps to detailed topographical maps, readers will learn why map keys are important and how to use them to interpret data.

Ths title shows readers the difference between longitude and latitude, how to find them on both maps and globes, and how the lines can be used to pinpoint locations and give directions.

Although some consider hiking mere recreation or physical education, teacher Rebecca Olien takes it one step further, and the results are sensational. She has discovered that taking a hike with children creates fabulous opportunities for extensive science, math, and art projects.

Presents more than seventy-five activities designed to inspire children to reach out to others and make a difference in the world.

Introduces each planet in the solar system, discussing the characteristics unique to each planet.

Provides an introduction to fire engines and their parts such as flashing lights, sirens, hoses, and ladders. In addition, some history of these vehicles is included.

How does it work? Why does it work? What can I do with it? These are just a few of the questions that young readers will be able to answer after reading this new series of books on basic physics in our world. Clear text, brightly colored photos, and simple diagrams will make these science concepts both interesting and easy to comprehend. Readers will understand more about electricity, magnets, light, and sound while reading the text of these books, and they''ll be able to apply what they''ve learned through hands-on activities. This series explores and supports the standards Motion and Forces of Nature, as required by Benchmarks for Science Literacy: Project 2061.

How does sound measure the ocean? Why do magnets work? Easy explanations of how and why things work, colorful photos, and simple diagrams help students learn and understand basic physics in our world.