Books with author Robin Twiddy

There are lots of interesting and fun machines in the world, but there are some machines that changed the world. This series explores how certain pieces of technology have made huge impacts upon the world. Be it life-saving technology, such as the defibrillator, or a catalyst for social change, such as the washing machine, some machines are world changers.

Many different organisms live in forest environments, including mushrooms and other kinds of fungi. These are common sights in the forest, but how much do young readers really know about fungi? This elementary science curriculum topic is explained through accessible text to provide a better understanding of these complex life forms. Readers discover how other organisms, such as plants, benefit from certain fungi, while other organisms can be harmed by them. Informative fact boxes, an accessible glossary of science terms, and detailed, full-color photographs work together to give readers a deeper appreciation for all organisms that call the forest home.

Great white sharks are some of the most captivating creatures of the sea. These sharks can be scary, but this engaging book helps young readers focus on fun facts rather than fears. While young readers gain a deeper appreciation for marine life and a stronger understanding of science concepts, they also discover vibrant, full-color photographs of these impressive sharks. Informative fact boxes help them gain additional insight. It is not a good idea to get too close to a great white shark, but this exciting reading experience provides a safe, up-close look that animal lovers are sure to enjoy.

There are lots of interesting and fun machines in the world, but there are some machines that changed the world. This series explores how certain pieces of technology have made huge impacts upon the world. Be it life-saving technology, such as the defibrilator, or a catalyst for social change, such as the washing machine, some machines are world changers.

We often hear warnings about the future of the planet if our current rates of pollution do not change. It's difficult to imagine what an Earth irreversibly ravaged by pollution would look and feel like...until now. Part science fiction, part science fact, this collection presents the scary consequences. Each captivating volume is a fictional narrative packed with facts about a particular pollution dilemma, including the overuse or misuse of fossil fuels, plastics, toxins, and nuclear energy. The clever design looks like a young narrator's journal, complete with carefully chosen action photographs that support the scientific concepts found within. Features include: Accessible texts are made even more inviting by a relatable young narrator. Readers learn about actions that can be taken today to slow or prevent damage to our planet. Supports the elementary Earth science curriculum as well as key standards in the English Language Arts Common Core.

There are lots of interesting and fun machines in the world, but there are some machines that changed the world. This series explores how certain pieces of technology have made huge impacts upon the world. Be it life-saving technology, such as the defibrillator, or a catalyst for social change, such as the washing machine, some machines are world changers.

Fossil fuels form over hundreds of millions of years. Yet, we're quickly consuming Earth's fossil fuel supplies, despite the air pollution they cause and the evidence that burning them increases atmospheric temperatures and contributes to climate change. This enthralling look at a future Earth devastated by the overuse of fossil fuels, presented as a fictional tale from a space station, offers readers insights into the disadvantages of using fossil fuels to power our world as well as some alternatives to nonrenewable resources that may yet save our planet.

Nuclear power provides almost 15 percent of the world's electricity, but this energy doesn't come without a cost. Past nuclear accidents have had disastrous effects on the environment and future accidents could cause an even larger catastrophe. Looming large-scale are the devastating effects of nuclear warfare. In this arresting book, a clever mix of fact and fiction, readers join young Shona as she leaves a bunker she was born in for the first time. Through Shona's journal and photographs, they discover a possible future but, more important, how such a disaster could be avoided in real life.