Angela Royston

Gorillas are surprisingly gentle and non-confrontational despite their size and strength. For decades, poaching, logging, and human diseases have ravaged their population until they have become endangered. Readers will learn engaging details about these gentle giants, the struggles they face, and what is being done to protect them.

This low-level title introduces young students to the physical properties of water through an interactive approach. The science of water is explained to the reader through a series of photo-illustrated, step-by-step experiments, shown as being performed by their elementary-aged peers. The accessible text and experiments combine to teach important scientific concepts as well as promote critical thinking in young students. The (fun!) experiments strongly...

Describes a day in the life of a fire fighter.

"This title looks at light: what it does, where it comes from, what materials it can pass through, shadows, reflection"--

What makes racing bikes extra-fast? How do boats float? What makes an aircraft take off? Covering lots of different vehicles, including land vehicles such as bikes, cars and scooters, water vehicles such as large boats and speedboats, and airborne vehicles such as helicopters and aeroplanes, Race that Bike! takes a fun look at forces in vehicles. While learning about forces you will find that you also find out the answers to many questions that you...

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

This title looks at forces: what they are, what effects they have, how friction affects them and what effects different surfaces have.

Being a good planner is handy whether one is getting ready to tackle a homework assignment, saving up for a new video game, or preparing for a birthday party. Everything from defining a specific objective before the planning process to creating alternative plans is covered in this colorful book, which even offers suggestions for events to plan, such as a car wash for charity. Without a doubt, planning is a lifelong skill best learned early for future...