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.

How Can We Save Our World looks at how the idea of sustainable development is having an increasing influence on a wide range of human activities. The books examine the environmental costs and unsustainable nature of modern life, and discuss ways, in which society can progress toward a more sustainable future. Sustainable Energy focuses on electricity and the way, in which it is generated. It discusses: € The pollution caused by fossil fuels, and...

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...

How Can We Save Our World looks at how the idea of sustainable development is having an increasing influence on a wide range of human activities. The books examine the environmental costs and unsustainable nature of modern life, and discuss ways in which society can progress toward a more sustainable future. Sustainable Cities describes the development of cities from earliest times to the mega-cities of today. It discusses: € The waste and pollution...

While a few degrees rise in the average temperature of Earth's surface may not sound like a catastrophe, the race against climate change is truly a race for survival. At stake are the futures of billions of the planet's inhabitants, including people, animals, and plants. This book examines the causes and consequences of climate change, such as extreme weather and rising sea levels. Drawing upon authoritative sources, it provides key scientific facts...

"This fascinating series takes a very simple look at animal classifications, with each book focusing on a different group of animals. This book is about birds: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of birds in their natural environment"--Provided by the publisher.

An introduction to the life cycle of a frog from the time it is a tiny egg laid in water until it is two years old.

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

"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"--Provided by the publisher.

"This title looks at sound: how sounds are made, how they travel, how we hear them, what makes a sound high or low, loud or soft"--