New Releases by Angela Royston

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

An introduction to the source and importance of water, ice and steam, floating and sinking, and movement through water.

"Looks at the difference between conductors and insulators, and shows how conductors and insulators can be useful in everyday life"--P. [4] of cover.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Provides a simple explanation of what makes different materials soft or hard and how they are used for different jobs because of their hardness or softness.

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

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.

Explains in simple text how the human body grows.

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

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

Photographs and simple text teach children how people move, what friction is, and how bicycle brakes work.

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.

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.

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

Describes what a comic book looks like, what it is made of, how strong it is, and how rigid or flexible it is.

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.

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.

Examines the attributes of plastic through a frisbee.

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

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

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

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.