Angela Royston

The Explaining series looks at a range of conditions, illnesses and disabilities that affect children and adults all over the world. The books explain why they occur, how they are diagnosed, how they affect people and how they can be treated.Explaining: Asthma will help you understand what asthma is and how it affects people. Case studies illustrate what is like to live with asthma and how people with the condition manage it to live full and happy lives.

Animal life cycles can be very different, as seen between the 70-year-old elephants and the adult mayflies that only live a few hours. However, the cuckoo and the cheetah illustrate how many parts are similar, too. Readers will gain a basic understanding of life cycles and as they read about examples from animals all over the world. Colorful photographs of animals in action will engage readers while accessible science content will augment classroom learning.

No one can outrun Mother Nature, but science is trying to fight the worst of Earth's natural disasters as they happen. Readers explore the science behind combating the worst weather on Earth, including hurricanes, tornadoes, and even earthquakes. Readers will discover what science is doing to help keep humanity safe--a 'Winning or Losing' feature updates readers on the latest in man's struggle with Mother Nature, while 'Breaking Through' chronicles the cutting edge science that gives our smartest scholars the tools necessary for victory.

No one can outrun Mother Nature, but science is trying to fight the worst of Earth's natural disasters as they happen. Readers explore the science behind combating the worst weather on Earth, including hurricanes, tornadoes, and even earthquakes. Readers will discover what science is doing to help keep humanity safe--a 'Winning or Losing' feature updates readers on the latest in man's struggle with Mother Nature, while 'Breaking Through' chronicles the cutting edge science that gives our smartest scholars the tools necessary for victory.

While the ever-evolving criminal mind continues to be a menace to society, science is on the case and is ready to track down the worst offenders. Readers explore the science behind combating crime and discover what science is doing to thwart the dishonest and immoral through high-tech lab work and the best thinkers in the world. A 'Winning or Losing' feature updates readers on the latest in man's struggle with crime, while 'Breaking Through' chronicles the cutting edge science that gives our smartest scholars the tools necessary for victory.

Colorful photographs introduce readers to the vibrant habitat known as a rain forest. Rain forests are populated with thousands of different animals, including growling panthers, sneaky spiders, and poisonous snakes. Readers will learn all about this fascinating environment as well as important survival techniques for coping in it.

Bold, colourful readers with kid-friendly characters and subjects they'd choose for themselves.

Dive into a strange new world Look for: - dangerous sharks and stinging sea jellies; - strange sea creatures with five arms or eight legs; - wonderful and weird plants and animals. Meet the amazing creatures that live under the sea

The Big Picture series launches with 16 titles for KS1 all about what is going on all around the world,split into four high interest topics. Find out how other people aroundthe world live/lived; extreme animals habitats or weather across theglobe; faraway homes made of ice and much, much more.Each bookwithin this Key Stage 1 series will provide a number of jumping offpoints in a high interest, accessible way, with which to cover the 'bigcurriculum picture'. Eventually backed up by teacher notes comprisingbackground information and teaching notes re: how to use the books tocover statutory national curriculum key skills.Houses on stilts, mud huts and caravans. Some homes don't stay in one place for long. A look at moving homes around the world.Book band: PurpleIdeal for ages: 5+

It's a completely different world under the sea! Join an ocean exploreron a watery adventure and find out about the amazing sights the oceanhas to offer.White Wolves Non-fiction isa guided reading scheme which takes a high-interest approach to coregeography, history and science topics. It has been created toappeal to children and reflectthe range of texts in the real world, from guidebooks tocookbooks. Covering a widerange of topics at different reading levels, these books are ideal forclassroom and topiclibraries, and for teaching non-fictionliteracy skills in a curriculum context.Book band: TurquoiseIdeal for ages: 5+

The Science Behind Stuff contains accounts of key breakthroughs in science and looks at the everyday objects made possible by their discovery. This book provides a fresh and exciting insight into science and technology. White Wolves Non-fiction is a guided reading scheme which takes a high-interest approach to core geography, history and science topics. These books are ideal for classroom and topic libraries, and for teaching non-fiction literacy skills in a curriculum context.

Protein is essential to all life. Our organs, bones, muscles, skin, and hair either contain or are made of proteins. This engaging title explains how our bodies break down large protein molecules into the amino acids that our bodies need to maintain our muscles, bones, blood, and body organs. Readers will also discover the differences between structural and functional proteins and complete and incomplete proteins.

Take a trip to outer space Watch out for: - huge yellow clouds filled with acid; - solar gas explosions; - giant flying snowballs made of ice. Join these astronauts on a daring and dangerous adventure through outer space. Teacher's guide available.

One of the most versatile fruits, the apple can be enjoyed as a variety of foods and forms. Take an up-close look at this amazing fruit and find out how bees help to make apples, what an orchard is, and other fascinating facts.

Non-fiction, PYP Level 7

Non-fiction, PYP Level 10

This lively and informative book is bursting with facts and information on every subject, from art to animals, from science to sport and from history to the human body. Its superb illustrations make it an ideal introduction to our amazing world for all children aged 5-9 years

Divorced, beheaded, died; divorced, beheaded, survived. This attractive guide tells the fascinating story of Henry VIII's six wives and their fates, along with photographs, paintings and illustrations to bring it to life.