Elsie Olson

Drones are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of drones from hot air balloons to radio-controlled aircraft to today's unmanned aerial vehicles. Reginald Denny and his development of radio-controlled planes for the US military is featured, and a colorful infographic shows the parts of a drone. Readers will learn how different types of drones work and see the future of drones from weather monitoring...

Readers will have a blast learning about Dams. From beaver dams to the Hoover Dam, this book explores how they are built, how they are used, and the engineer's job to build and care for them. Bright, full-page photos fill the pages of this fun title, while easy-to-read text introduces readers to key STEM concepts.Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary...

Kids will explore an exciting energy resource with Natural Gas 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...

Have you ever wanted to become a seismologist? In Exploring Earthquakes: Seismologists at Work! young readers will find out what these supercool scientists really do! They will explore how seismologists study and record earthquakes, and discover the special tools seismologists use. 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,...

The Golden Gate Bridge is an awesome bridge. It is one of the most iconic bridges in the world! In Building the Golden Gate Bridge, 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...

Kids will use creativity and problem-solving skills with Cool Makerspace Gadgets & Gizmos. Each book focuses on a unique technological device or process. The projects are perfect for makerspaces, whether at home, in the library, or at school. With easy-to-follow instructions, how-to photos, and tips and tricks about working in a makerspace, young makers will be creating in no time! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

Have you ever wanted to become a volcanologist? In Exploring Volcanoes: Volcanologists at Work! young readers will find out what these supercool scientists really do! They will explore how volcanologists study volcanoes and predict eruptions, and discover the special tools volcanologists use. 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,...

Pirates were the outlaws of the seas! Discover the origin of pirates, their historical development, famous pirates, key skills and traits, and details about weapons, training, and raids. Fast facts, maps, infographics, a glossary, timeline, index, and historical and color photos supplement easy-to-read text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO....

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...

Samurai are known for their strict code of honor! This title discusses the origin of samurai, their historical development, famous samurai, key skills and traits, and details about weapons, training, and battles. Fast facts, maps, infographics, a glossary, timeline, index, and historical and color photos supplement easy-to-read text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...