Most Popular Books by Angela Royston

"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!"--

Uses illustrations and simple text to teach young readers about the differences between magnetic and non-magnetic items.

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.

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

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.

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

Describes metal, using a knife and fork as examples of its strength and make up.

A simple explanation of the physical properties of smooth and rough objects offers examples of them in everyday life.

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?

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.

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

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

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

"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."--

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.

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.

Explains basic facts about different types of houses, including bits of trivia about the ways people live in movable structures around the world.

Learn about sweat, ear wax, and snot.

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

"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!"--

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.

See how the body works its magic to help you move, hear, breathe, grow . . . and much more. Packed with facts, diagrams and photos, this is the perfect introduction to the amazing human body.

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

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

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.

Examines the attributes of plastic through a frisbee.

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

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.

"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.

"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."--

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.

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

What is melanin and why is it important? Why should you shower before and after you swim? Why do some parts of your skin sweat more than others? His book looks at how to keep our skin healthy by protecting it from the Sun, by keeping it clean and dry, and by preventing infection from cuts and scrapes.

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

"This book explores the food chains and webs that exist in a grassland 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."--

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

Mary Queen of Scots is perhaps the most romantic and tragic figure in British history. Was her tragic life a product of bad luck, bad advice, or ambition? Destined to marry the Dauphin of France and reign as his queen, his early death changed Mary''s life. As claimant then in France, England and Scotland, there are many mysteries and unanswered questions in the tragedies that befell her. This fascinating book looks at Mary Queen of Scot''s life and death. Angela Royston examines Mary''s early life as the Infant Queen before her childhood in France, moving onto her time in Scotland and her scandalous marriage to Lord Darnley, and Mary''s imprisonment and execution after being charged with treason. A must for any student of history or visitor to England, this revised edition of a Pitkin classic is filled with colour photographs and reproductions of historical artworks and artefacts to illuminate the life of Mary Queen of Scots.

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.

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