Best Selling Books by Angela Royston

An introduction to the life cycle of a bean from the time it is first planted until, four months later, it has grown as tall as an adult person.

This series takes a very simple look at animal classifications. This book is about reptiles: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals.

Describes for young readers what hip-hop dance is.

This series introduces simple science topics using everyday objects and situations that readers can recognize in the world around them. This title looks at forces: what they are, what effects they have, how friction affects them and what effects different surfaces have.

Introduces the geography of deserts.

Find out how machines can change a small force into a large force. What happens when forces are balanced? Why do moving things slow down? What are the benefits of friction? Includes three simple activities or experiments to try.

Describes the life cycle of sockeye salmon, as they swim from the river in which they were hatched to the sea and back again.

Explains in simple text how the human body grows.

How many engines does a helicopter have? What is a winch for? How do some pilots help to fight fires? Read this book to learn the answers to all these questions and more! This book takes a fun look at a typical week in the life of a helicopter pilot. It is written in the form of a first-person diary and discusses how the narrator became a pilot and some of the key skills he needed. The concluding chapter gives suggestions for how readers can start diaries of their own. Book jacket.

This introduction to the physical properties of weight and buoyancy includes everyday examples. Each book in the ''My World of Science'' series explains science that you see in the world around you and use every day.

Describes the history and styles of ballroom dance, including steps, top dancers, and the clothes they wear.

Describes pollution and the problem of pollution, discussing how human activities affect the problem.

Discusses the behavior and adaptations of unusual plants, including strange flowers, ways of growing, storing water, feeding on insects, and more.

Introduces the life cycle of a dog, using a golden retriever as an example and describing various stages of her life, from newborn puppy to adult dog having puppies of her own.

Photographs and simple text teach children what the poles of magnets are for, how to tell if something is magnetic, and how magnets help people recycle.

Provides a simple explanation of the physical properties of reflective and non-reflective objects, including examples of their uses in nature and everyday life.

This book is all about amphibians: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of amphibians in their natural environment.

Explains which foods are healthy, why and how often they should be eaten, and why sweets and fats are not healthy.

Introduces the mating, hatching, life cycle, eating, predators, and lifespan of chickens.

Why are many animals in danger? What is a habitat? How can we protect wildlife? People are doing things that are putting our planet in danger. Discover what they are doing and how other people are trying to make things better. Every person can make a difference. Find out what you can do to help protect our planet.

This fascinating series takes a very simple look at animal classifications, with each book focussing on a different group of animal. This book is about invertebrates: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of invertebrates in their natural environment.

Gives readers a step-by-step guide to how a soccer ball is made.

What is electricity? Where does electricity come from? What is a conductor? Read ''Using Electricity'' to find out! Learn about where electricity comes from, where you will find it in everyday life, and how people use electricity. Each book in the ''My World of Science'' series explains science that you see in the world around you and use every day.

An introduction to how plants reproduce, discussing buds, flowers, fruits, nuts, pods, pollination, and the dispersal of seeds.

Explains the differences between hot and cold temperatures and how to measure temperature using a thermometer.

Explains what pebbles are, examines their physical properties, and looks at how pebbles are used.

"An introductory look at what causes Earth''s weather and seasons"--Provided by publisher.

This book is all about birds: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of birds in their natural environment.

What is a comic? A comic has pictures and words. You read a comic. Find out more in this informative title.

Looks at the life of a dog walker, explaining the skills, dedication, and hard work necessary to get this job.

This series introduces simple science topics using everyday situations and objects that readers can recognize in the world around them. Activities and questions are presented to encourage active thinking about concepts. Captions and labels support the presentation of key ideas.

Provides an introduction to how forces and motion work in vehicles, including what makes racing bikes extra-fast, how boats float, and what makes an aircraft take off.

An introduction to the life cycle of a guinea pig from the time a tiny pup is born until, eight months later, it is fully grown and ready to start a family of its own.

Provides a definition of a coast, looks at some of the different landforms, plants, animals, and other natural features of coasts, and discusses the dangers posed to coasts by pollution.

Explains the properties of wood using the example of a baseball bat.

Discusses how human-related activities are contributing to the warming of the Earth''s climate, describes the effects of climate change on people and the environment, and outlines measures that can be taken to help manage the problem.

Introduces the life cycle of a mushroom, from formation of spores through underground growth of the mycelia to formation of mature mushrooms.

How do plants help us breathe? Why do we eat plants? What plants do we wear? Learn the answers to these questions and more! This book surveys the many uses of plants, including food, drink, spices and herbs, creams and perfumes, medicine, wood and paper, clothes, and decoration for gardens and plants.

"This fascinating series takes a very simple look at animal classifications, with each book focussing on a different group of animal. This book is about fish: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of fish in their natural environment."--