Author Profile
Amy S. Hansen
9 Books
Amy S. Hansen is an author of children's nonfiction and science books designed to spark curiosity in young readers. Her educational works cover a diverse range of topics, from exploring the natural world in the Curious About Wild Animals series, including Curious About Pandas and Curious About Sharks, to explaining physical sciences in titles like Solar Energy and Nuclear Energy. Through engaging formats and accessible language, Hansen helps early elementary students understand fundamental STEM concepts and the world around them.
Black, white, and round all over, the giant panda is one of the most beloved animals on earth! Have you ever wondered why they have such unique coloring? Some scientists believe their special black and white patches actually help them hide perfectly in the snowy, shadowy mountains they call home. You will step into the bamboo forest to learn all about how these adorable bears spend their days eating massive amounts of plants and taking long naps. Through a fun question and answer format, you will discover the secrets of their behavior, their eating habits, and how panda families live together in the wild. Packed with engaging facts and helpful visual graphics, this adventure will build your research skills while you get to know the amazing giant panda!
6-8 Years
24 Pages
Dive into the deep blue ocean and meet some of the most fascinating predators on the planet! With their incredibly sharp teeth and amazing ability to sense movement in the water, it is easy to see why sharks rule the sea. You will discover exactly how different types of sharks hunt, swim, and survive. Did you know that not all sharks are fierce hunters? Through a fun and engaging question and answer format, you will learn surprising facts about shark diets, unique features, and everyday ocean life. Packed with cool statistics and clear visuals, this adventure will help you build excellent research skills while exploring the underwater world. Get ready to satisfy your curiosity and become a shark expert!
6-8 Years
24 Pages
When the sky grows dark and the stars come out, where exactly does the sun hide? Step into this colorful graphic novel to uncover the amazing mechanics of our spinning planet! You will join a group of curious friends as they explore how Earth moves through space. Through fun comic panels and simple explanations, you will discover exactly what causes day to turn into night and why we have different seasons throughout the year. Learn how our planet tilts and rotates, creating the perfect conditions for summer sunshine and freezing winter snow. This exciting visual journey makes learning about astronomy an absolute blast, turning complex space science into an easy and entertaining adventure for everyone.
6-8 Years
14 Pages
Fall arrives with a chilly breeze, and all the buzzing, crawling, and flying bugs suddenly vanish. Have you ever wondered where they go when the weather turns freezing cold? Some creatures hide snug beneath thick tree bark, while others take a long winter nap in the muddy bottom of a quiet pond. A few extraordinary insects even freeze completely solid like tiny, living popsicles, waiting patiently until the warm spring sun arrives! Discover the incredible and surprising ways different insects survive the harsh winter months. You will explore the hidden secrets of winter bug life, learn about their amazing survival skills, and find out exactly what happens when the ice finally begins to melt. Get ready to explore the wild and frosty world of insects!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
35 Pages
Meet the absolute slowest mammal in the entire world! A sloth moves through the trees at a highly speedy pace of just seven feet per minute. They move so slowly that green algae actually grows in their fur! You will get an up-close look at these fascinating tree-dwelling creatures and discover how they spend their days munching on leaves high up in the rainforest canopy. Through a fun question and answer format, you will learn all about their jungle habitat, their unique diet, and how sloth families live together. Packed with engaging facts and clear graphics, this adventure will help you build your research skills while learning about both two-toed and three-toed sloths. Get ready to take a slow and steady journey into the wild!
6-8 Years
24 Pages
Have you ever noticed that the water you drink acts very differently from the cup holding it? That is because water is a liquid, and your cup is a solid! You will dive into the fascinating world of physical science to discover the important differences between solids and liquids. Learn how liquids flow, splash, and take the shape of their containers, while solids hold their own shape no matter where you put them. You will explore everyday examples from your own home, like melting ice cubes and solid wooden blocks, to understand how states of matter work. Get ready to observe, compare, and identify the amazing materials all around you in this fun and easy introduction to science!
6-8 Years
28 Pages
Take a look around your room and you will notice that everything is made of something different! Have you ever wondered why your toy car feels heavy while your shirt feels soft? You will learn how to quickly recognize and identify common everyday materials like tough wood, shiny metal, flexible plastic, and smooth cloth. By exploring the unique characteristics of each material, you will understand why a window must be made of glass instead of paper, and why a sturdy table is usually made of wood. Step into the shoes of a scientist as you observe the world around you and uncover the building blocks of the objects you use every single day. This fun introduction to materials science makes learning about your environment an exciting adventure!
6-8 Years
28 Pages
Have you ever wondered why you stay firmly planted on the ground instead of floating away into the sky? Jump into this fun graphic novel to uncover the invisible force that holds everything in place! You will follow a group of curious friends as they explore the amazing science of gravity. Through colorful comic pages and easy-to-understand explanations, you will learn exactly how gravity works to keep people, animals, and even oceans exactly where they belong. Discover how this powerful pull affects you every single day, whether you are jumping rope, dropping an apple, or just standing still. This exciting journey through physics makes learning about our planet an absolute blast.
6-8 Years
14 Pages
A Blind Astronomer Listens to the Universe
Growing up in Puerto Rico, Wanda looked up at the night sky and wanted to learn everything she possibly could about the stars. But when she reached college, she began to lose her eyesight. How could she study a universe that she could no longer see? Wanda refused to give up on her dreams and found a brilliant new way to explore space. She learned to actually hear the stars using a special technique that turns scientific data into distinct sounds. By listening closely to rhythmic chimes and drumbeats, she made incredible new discoveries about our galaxy! You will follow Wanda's inspiring true journey as she overcomes major challenges to become a leading astrophysicist. Her amazing story proves that science is for everyone, and that you should never stop following your curiosity!
6-8 Years
40 Pages
