What's Inside

by Angela Royston

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Genres: Nonfiction, Animals, Picture Books, Childrens

Hardcover

First published September 15, 1991

About the author

Here is some brief information about myself.

I’m interested in science because it helps us to understand the world. I enjoy finding out about new things and then working out how to write about them in a way that is both clear (and accurate) but which also conveys my own excitement and interest. I particularly like writing books that are fun, and I have been lucky to have had so many chances to do so.

I was born in Yorkshire in England, but grew up in Stranraer, a small town in south-west Scotland. I graduated from Edinburgh University and then came down to London, where I have lived ever since. I enjoy reading novels, watching films, and walking in the countryside.

Reviews

[Anna Hepworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this aloud to a three year old, and I think that it is pitched about right for a slightly precocious/forced child of that age, although I did have to fill in lots of blanks (it had 'headbone' rather than skull, 'backbone' rather than spine. I know, I'm a pedant). It will also be a good book to give to the six year old, who is not yet a confident independent reader, as it is interesting, and has lots of little bits. Nice clear pictures, simple diagrams. Thoroughly recommend this one. The only thing that bugged me was the number of animals that were labelled 'he' rather than 'she'.

[Drew Slanina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a very scientific based book based on animals and their structure. This book talked about 8 different species. The book talks about the special characteristics that allow that animal to survive. For example, the book talks about spiders, and their special features that allow them to make silk for their webs. It is a very educational book, specifically used for a science class.

[Siskiyou-Suzy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Kinda boring little book -- I'm not huge on the graphics of the peeling away. It looks really cheesy and flat. It's definitely simple enough for young children, but a lot of the images start to get a little repetitive. The facts are fairly interesting though.