Best Selling Books by Angela Royston

"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."--

How important is water to humans and other animals? This title explores many of the features of water, including where it can be found and the benefits it has for all living things.

Provides a simple explanation of the differences between magnetic and nonmagnetic materials, and includes examples of their uses in everyday life.

North America''s Most Amazing Plants is a Raintree title.

Explains what soil is, how soil is used in your garden, and the kinds of soil in your backyard.

Profiles ten plant species that are found within the unique climate and environment of Asia, which includes mangrove, bamboo, and the coconut palm; and provides information on where to find each plant, and describes their unique attributes.

"Each book in the Adapted to Survive series looks at a selection of high-interest animals that share a common skill, examining how each animal has adapted to survive in its own particular environment. This book looks at animals that run, and includes chapters on horses, cheetahs, gazelles, ostriches, and more!"--

A series that combines exciting design, simple text, vivid photographs and lively illustrations to give readers a glimpse of some of the grossest parts and products of the human body.

Looks at rivers and oceans, the life that they support, how human activity threatens them, and how people try to reduce their negative impact on them.

Provides a simple explanation of the the differences between natural and manmade materials, and includes examples of their uses in everyday life.

"Each book in the Adapted to Survive series looks at a selection of high-interest animals that share a common skill, examining how each animal has adapted to survive in its own particular environment. This book looks at animals that dig, and includes chapters on moles, prairie dogs, wombats, polar bears, armadillos, and more!"--

Did you know that polar bears'' bodies are perfect for living in the freezing temperatures of the Arctic? How does the warming Arctic affect polar bears?

"This book explores the rich food chains and webs that exist in a rain forest habitat. It equips readers with crucial vocabulary, using examples from that habitat to explain the roles of producers, consumers and decomposers, and illustrates how living things depend upon each other. Readers learn how fragile food chains can be, how they can be broken, and what we can do to prevent this."--

What are a knife and fork? You use a knife and fork to eat. You cut the food with the knife.

This series introduces simple science topics using everyday objects and situations that readers can recognize in the world around them. This title looks at magnetism: what it is, what materials are magnetic, uses of magnets including compasses and Maglev trains.

"Each book in the Adapted to Survive series looks at a selection of high-interest animals that share a common skill, examining how each animal has adapted to survive in its own particular environment. This book looks at animals that fly, and includes chapters on bats, insects, birds, and even flying fish and flying squirrels!"--

This book takes a fun look at a typical week in the life of a dog walker. It is written in the form of a first-person diary and looks at some of the key skills that a dog walker needs and how they became a dog walker. The endmatter includes a spread on how readers can start their own diary.

"Each book in the Adapted to Survive series looks at a selection of high-interest animals that share a common skill, examining how each animal has adapted to survive in its own particular environment. This book looks at animals that hunt, and includes chapters on lions, sharks, crocodiles, spiders, and more!"--

"Each book in the Adapted to Survive series looks at a selection of high-interest animals that share a common skill, examining how each animal has adapted to survive in its own particular environment. This book looks at animals that hide, and includes chapters on polar bears, sidewinder snakes, tigers, sharks, and more!"--

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

Profiles some of the biggest, smelliest, oldest, and most amazing plants found in South America, describing how plants have adapted to the continent''s diverse regions and conditions.

"This book explores the food chains and webs that exist in river habitats. It equips readers with crucial vocabulary, using examples from that habitat to explain the roles of producers, consumers and decomposers, and illustrates how living things depend upon each other. Readers learn how fragile food chains can be, how they can be broken, and what we can do to prevent this."--

This book takes a fun look at a typical week in the life of a ballerina. It is written in the form of a first-person diary and looks at some of the key skills that a ballerina needs and how they became a ballerina. The endmatter includes a spread on how readers can start their own diary.

Uses several photographs to describe the materials and methods used in making a bicycle.

A simple introduction to the life cycle of a red delicious apple, from the blossoming of a flower bud in the spring through the development and ripening of the fruit to its harvesting in the fall.

John has a special delivery today. But there is trouble ahead. Will he make it on time? For children who are just beginning to read and who have a limited vocabulary, these Level 1 books-about everything from tadpoles to puppies-use word repetition and simple sentences to convey meaning. Picture dictionary boxes with word labels "show" the meanings of words. These books contain between 400 and 450 words each, and they are 80 percent pictures and 20 percent text. The DK Readers combine an enticing visuallayout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children''''s authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4. This Level 1 book is appropriate for children who are just beginning to read.

Why is a spiral staircase easier to climb? How can a screw lift a heavy car? What is a propeller for? Screws have been sued for over 2,000 years as a simple machine that can make other machines work. When you turn a faucet on or off, ride on an airplane, or open a soda bottle you are using screws. This book explains what screws are and how they help you do everyday things.

What''s in a book? We enjoy reading books but do you know how many people are needed to make a new book. Sometimes the people live in different parts of the world. A book is mainly made of paper, but ink and glue are used too. This book shows how these materials are made into a book.

Gives readers a step-by-step guide to how pencils are made.

Introduces vomit and excrement, explaining why they occur, why they are important for proper body function, and how they remedy problems within the digestive system.

Learn about sweat, ear wax, and snot.

An introduction to light and darkness, what is light, where does light come from, what is a shadow and more.

Africa''s Most Amazing Plants is a Raintree title.

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.

Introduces readers to the life of a circus performer using a diary format.

Discusses what water and fiber are, what foods they can be found in, and how the body absorbs, digests, and uses these ingredients.

"This book explores the food chains and webs that exist in a mountain habitat. It equips readers with crucial vocabulary, using examples from that habitat to explain the roles of producers, consumers and decomposers, and illustrates how living things depend upon each other. Readers learn how fragile food chains can be, how they can be broken, and what we can do to prevent this."--

Describes the work of paramedics, firefighters, doctors, mechanics, and other emergency rescue workers.

Introduces the life cycle of an oak tree, from the sprouting of an acorn through its more than 100 years of growth.