Royston, Angela

Provides information about storms, discussing what they are, why they occur, types of storms, the consequences of the disasters, and how to prepare for them, and features comments about storms from eyewitnesses and rescue workers.

Describes hurricanes, how they form, and what happens when a devastating hurricane rips a place apart.

An introduction to asthma that discusses causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatments, and describes what it is like to live with the condition as well as what to do during an attack.

An introduction to down syndrome that discusses chromosomes, related health problems, testing, diagnosis, development of children with the disorder, how it effects family members, and independent living.

Discusses what water and fiber are, what foods they can be found in, and how the body absorbs, digests, and uses these ingredients.

Discusses what vitamins and minerals are, how they are digested, absorbed, and used by the body, and the role of these substances in a healthy diet.

Discusses the importance of protein to the human body, explains what protein is, and examines where it comes from, how it is digested and used by the body, and the consequences of too much or too little protein.

Defines ramps and wedges and shows how they are incorporated into more complex machines.

A color-illustrated overview of pulleys and gears that describes drive belts, clocks and watches, bevel gears, bicycles, and other related topics. Also includes a glossary and instructions for making a toy windmill.

Presents a description of springs and describes how they have been incorporated into more complex machines.