Best Selling Books by Gill Arbuthnott

THE STORY OF THE HUMAN JOURNEY TO SPACE Long before anyone had designed a rocket, the Montgolfier brothers were making hot air balloons. In October 1783, they became the first people to experience controlled flight. Balloon to the Moon starts there and leads to Neil Armstrong''s ''small step'' and beyond. But why stop there? Learn about the great innovations of the past, then get ready for BLAST OFF into an unknown but exciting future.

What was the First World War really like? Step into the boots of 14-year-old James Marchbank and experience the most important, incredible, peculiar, poignant, remarkable and revolting bits of World War 1. Inspired by the real-life diary of

Orphaned as an infant, Nyssa can only dream about who she is, where she comes from--and the meaning behind the mysterious words branded on her skin.

She was Queen of Scotland and of France, and a possible Queen of England; she was involved in a series of mysterious deaths; in the end she lost her head... But what was life really like for Mary, Queen of Scots? Put on your ruff and step into the sixteenth century for a unique glimpse into the dramatic life of the infamous queen. Mary''s story is told from the perspective of her young servant Alec. Each easy-to-read chapter mixes the involving story of the queen''s life with timelines, charts and revealing illustrations to create a Fact-tastic account that is both educational and emotionally engaging for younger readers. Take a journey through time and find out: Why did Mary become Queen of Scots when she was just six days old? What exotic animals lived with the young queen? How did Mary escape from Lochleven Castle? Why did Mary''s cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, arrange her beheading? The Amazing Life of Mary, Queen of Scots continues the brilliant Fact-tastic series, which blends intriguing facts and fascinating fiction to bring the most exciting, gruesome and crucial moments of Scottish history alive for young readers.

“This book merges informative text and dynamic graphics to tell the exciting story of oceans and how we use (and abuse) them. . . . This book invites readers to dive in.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Seen from space, Earth is a swirl of blue and white. The blue is Earth''s oceans, which cover 70 percent of its surface. Yet the ocean is the most unexplored region of our planet. From Shore to Ocean Floor is the story of how humans went from building the first boats to discovering the secrets of the deep. Marvel at incredible scientific discoveries, be dazzled by some of the most exciting new species, and admire the incredible people who took the very first steps below the surface.

Shortlisted for the Scottish Children''s Book Awards 201515-year-old Callie Hall has just found out she''s a witch, and things keep going wrong. Sometimes her mind seems to make things happen, things she can''t control. She can set fire to things without a match, and when she''s angry people can get hurt.Her friend Josh understands she''s a bit weird, but it''s only on a dark and dangerous visit to the tunnels under the ruins of St Andrews'' Castle that he realises just how strange she really is. Something comes back with Callie -- in Callie -- something she can''t escape.Can Callie control her power long enough to send back the darkness, before it takes over her life? And will Josh ever understand her secret?A brilliant, engrossing teen fantasy from the author of Winterbringers and The Keeper''s Daughter.

Since the beginning of human history, we have been at war with an invisible enemy. Microbes. These tiny organisms can spread terrible diseases. Ramses V, Pharaoh of Egypt may have died of smallpox; in 1918 a new illness called the Spanish Flu killed 50 million people in 18 months; and in the fourteenth century the black death killed more than a quarter of the population. In more recent times Covid 19 has changed the way we live. But there''s good news too! Human scientists have learned to fight back. In the 18th century edward Jenner developed the first vaccine, and since the 1930s penicillin has saved millions of lives. And many microbes are helpful. They help our digestion, give us powerful medicines and even food. This is the Microbe Wars. It''s good, it''s bad sometimes it''s ugly, but it''s a scientific journey filled with innovation and hope.

A guide to the elements that make up the periodic table, fully explaining their starring role in the world and clearing away any confusion or apprehension that might surround them.

What exactly is a living thing? And what is it made of? A Beginner''s Guide to Life on Earth starts with the very basics of life and provides manageable bite sized chunks of information to explain away the mystery behind life on Earth. From bacteria to blue whales, slime moulds to sequoias and everything in-between, discover what exactly makes a living thing. Packed full of fantastic artwork and brilliant photos along with amazing facts, A Beginner''s Guide to Life on Earth is the perfect guide to life on Earth.

"What do you mean, we are the keys?" Kate asked incredulously."From time to time, certain people are born whose fate it is to aid or thwart the attempts of Chaos to destroy time. You and David are two such people. Look."As he spoke, the room turned misty around them.Kate and David are eleven-years-old and best of friends, playing football and doing their museum project together. But in Edinburgh, where they live, time is coming unstuck and the past is breaking loose. Old Mr Flowerdew needs their help in the war between the Lords of Chaos and the Guardians of Time, centred around the mysterious Millennium Clock at the Royal Museum.Can Kate use her grandmother''s golden necklace to restrain the power of Chaos, and will David be able to help the Guardians, even if it means losing his mother all over again?

Gill Arbuthnott introduces some of the body''s major organs and systems through experiments that the reader can perform. From understanding why the brain can decipher ''ltteers in a wrod in the wrnog oredr'' to measuring your own lung volume, it is bursting full of insightful and brilliant ways to discover what makes our bodies tick.

Eighteen months after the events of the "Chaos Clock", Kate and David are now at secondary school in Edinburgh. They soon become involved in a race to prevent the Lords of Chaos from tricking the Stardreamer into losing her power. Can they prevent the barriers between times being blown away?

Sunshine, the giant panda, is grumpy. His birthday is coming and he''s sure no one will remember. But his best friend Sweetie has a plan. She sneaks around the zoo at night, asking all the other animals whether they can sing. The lion roars, the python hisses and the chimps say oo oo ooo! But which zoo animal has the best singing voice? Will grumpy Sunshine get a giant birthday surprise? Gill Arbuthnott''s hilarious story of animal hijinks and Joanne Nethercott''s endearing and lively illustrations combine for an entertaining romp set in Edinburgh Zoo! From the team who brought you Lost at the Zoo.

Almost the entire world depends on a reliable electricity source - but how often do we stop and think about what actually happens when you switch on the light, flick on the T.V or turn on your computer?In this amazing introduction to electricity and magnetism Gill Arbuthnott explains all about the history of electricity, how it gets from its original source to your plug socket and what might happen in the future.Packed full of brilliant full colour illustration, amazing photos and fascinating facts, A Beginner''s Guide to Electricity and Magnetism is the perfect first introduction to the mysterious world of electricity and magnetism.

Brilliant fantasy adventure featuring witches, ice creatures and magic.

What Makes You You? is a mind-blowing introduction to the building blocks of life, DNA, what it is, how it works, and what we can do with it. Breaking down complex scientific concepts and processes into digestible bite-sized chunks; Gill Arbuthnott seamlessly explains everything from the basics of evolution to the incredible achievements of modern day genetic research in an accessible, insightful and brilliantly interesting way. Packed with amazing 3D style illustrations and explanatory diagrams that jump off the page as well as amazing tales of scientific discoveries and what''s in store for the future, Gill truly brings science to life.

Rory, the pet mouse, is lost at Edinburgh Zoo. Will he find his owner again? Suggested level: junior.

What exactly is a living thing? What is it made of? Your Guide to Life on Earth starts with the very basics of life and explains in an easy-to-understand way the science behind the mystery of life on Earth. Fantastic illustrations highlight the amazing facts of life, from bacteria to blue whales, from slime molds to sequoias, and everything in between.

This book takes a hilarious but informative look at some of science''s strangest ideas - and thinkers.

Orphaned as a baby, Nyssa can only dream about who she is and where she comes from, but with the arrival of dark strangers, her past is revealed. Nyssa has a hidden tattoo that bears one half of a secret message. Now her future depends on finding the other half, written by a twin she''s never known, and the truth of the words that mark them.

From the first discovery of atoms to modern superconductors, this appealing guide explains the fascinating facts about electricity and magnetism. Readers can perform fun, easy science experiments that will allow them to make a battery out of fruit and design an electronic quiz board. Entertaining illustrations and explanatory diagrams give details that help explain these forces of energy and motion.

Prepare to be amazed by the most wacky and informative look at the periodic table ever! This easy-to-follow introduction to the periodic table links each element to a science story or fascinating fact, from what makes sulfur smelly to what makes hydrogen explode, and everything in between.

¿ Cual ha sido el mayor enemigo de la humanidad a travé s del tiempo? Aunque no lo creas, esos terribles personajes histó ricos no tienen ni voz ni rostro humano... ¡ Se trata de los má s temibles virus, bacterias, hongos y protistas cuya mayor finalidad es la exterminació n de la humanidad! En este libro conocerá s má s detalles sobre las batallas que hemos conseguido ganar contra varios de estos enemigos, y un par de casos en los que no hemos salido tan bien como hubié semos querido. Escrito en un tono divertido y complementado con coloridas ilustraciones, é sta es una obra introductoria a la historia de nuestra complicada relació n con estos seres microscó picos, tanto los malos, como aquellos que se han sumado a nuestras filas para combatir las distintas enfermedades provocadas por el enemigo.

Teen fantasy romance; if Twilight had kelpies instead of vampires.