New Releases by Angela Royston

Describes what materials are, where they come from, how people use them, and how materials can be recycled.

Examines the problem of global warming, its causes, and ways to prevent the situation from getting worse.

An exploration of paints and dyes, primary and secondary colors, mixing paints, and mixing colored light.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Simple text and illustrations explain why we need to eat and what food we should eat to help us stay healthy.

Why is it so important to remain active? Find out in this informative title.

Why is water so important for your health? Find out in this informative title.

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

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.

Put the world at readers'' fingertips as they get a chance to see and study natural land formations as never before. Each book in this series examines one geographical feature, such as rivers or mountains, and includes engaging pairings of aerial photos with straightforward maps that contain appropriate detail for geograohic features. Amazing facts about particular landforms are also included.

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

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

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

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

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

This book is all about islands.

Put the world at readers'' fingertips as they get a chance to see and study natural land formations as never before. Each book in this series examines one geographical feature, such as rivers or mountains, and includes engaging pairings of aerial photos with straightforward maps that contain appropriate detail for geograohic features. Amazing facts about particular landforms are also included.

Put the world at readers'' fingertips as they get a chance to see and study natural land formations as never before. Each book in this series examines one geographical feature, such as rivers or mountains, and includes engaging pairings of aerial photos with straightforward maps that contain appropriate detail for geograohic features. Amazing facts about particular landforms are also included.

This book explores mountains, describing how mountains are formed, how mountains are changed by weather, and how some mountains contain valuable metals.

Cancer is a condition many people live with. Find out what life is like for some who have cancer.

Deafness is a condition many people live with. Find out what life is like for some who are deaf.