Books with author Robin Twiddy

Have you ever wondered why hammerhead sharks have such unique heads? Readers discover the answer as they dive into this engaging text, which is filled with intriguing facts that will stimulate the minds of young animal lovers and budding marine biologists. They gain deeper insight on essential science curriculum topics and are encouraged to learn more about marine life. Fact boxes and bright, full-color photographs enhance their reading experience and provide a detailed look at one of the coolest creatures in the sea.

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.

Angelina Butterworth couldn't understand why people kept polluting our planet until the day she discovered it was the diabolical plan of aliens bent on destroying Earth! In this entertaining and instructive narrative, readers will be on the edge of their seats as they find out if Angelina can escape the slimy tentacles of the evil Toxlings while learning what people can do in real life to stop our world from becoming an actual toxic wasteland. This valuable volume shows that science fiction can teach us important facts, and even help save our planet!

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.