Angela Royston

Describes a truck driver's rig and some of the problems he encounters as he picks up and delivers his cargo.

An overview of the earth's desert regions with information on surviving in these arid places.

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

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.

Heat can do some amazing things, like turn solids into liquids and liquids into gases. But how do these changes happen? This book helps readers understand how heat changes matter, what causes things to burn, and how these changes impact a vast number of objects in our world. Flowcharts filled with vivid photographs and interesting fact boxes visually bring to life the concepts of heat and the changing states of matter, turning readers into eager scientists!...

Many dangers lurk in the desert-readers will learn about the specific dangers of these sandy expanses. Valuable skills necessary to survive such a difficult environment are thoroughly covered and websites are provided for suggested further reading. Sidebars and fact boxes add to the wealth of knowledge readers gain from the text. Series Review: Tough Guides"Kids Will Gather Lots Of Information About The Natural World While Enjoying The Danger And...

This title looks at magnetism: what it is, what materials are magnetic, uses of magnets including compasses and Maglev trains.