Best Selling Books by Louise Spilsbury

A beautiful picture book that explores what poverty and hunger are and how they affect children all over the world Sensitively illustrated by award-winning artist Hanane Kai The Children in Our World picture book series helps children make sense of the larger issues and crises that dominate the news in a sensitive and appropriate manner. With relatable comparisons, carefully researched text and striking illustrations, children can begin to understand what poverty and hunger are, how they affect people in countries all over the world and how readers can help those affected. Where issues aren''t appropriate to describe in words, award-winning illustrator, Hanane Kai, uses striking and sensitive illustrations help children visualise the people and situations impacted by poverty and hunger with images that are suited to their age and disposition. The series forms an excellent cross-curricular resource that looks at refugees, war, poverty and racism, and this book is ideal for tying into discussions on food, wealth and current affairs. Words and pictures combine to excellent effect ... an excellent way to develop empathy and understanding - Parents In Touch

Working in a group or team is a fact of life for most people-whether at school, in the workplace, or on the sports field. Together as a Team! will help you understand team dynamics and recognize the best ways to use the skills and interests of every person in the group. With tips for organizing strategies, team-building exercises, preventing arguments, and getting your group motivated, this book demonstrates how great teamwork can really make things happen! Book jacket.

This book explores the fun parts about keeping cats, and looks at their natural behavior. It describes how to properly care for a cat including feeding, grooming, and health problems. The book also contains expert tips on cat care.

Looks at how health and the ability to react to disease change during each stage of life, from birth to old age, including the impact of different lifestyle choices on the body.

Readers will learn about how mixtures and solutions are made and measured; what makes dissolving easier; how we can separate mixtures and solutions; what air is made from; and more.

Look closely at a pond and discover a world of inhabitants! A close look at this microhabitat reveals an unbelievable variety of organisms. Vibrant photographs and detailed illustrations combine to make these books informative and engaging. A visual table of contents helps readers navigate the text, and informative labels make the photographs valuable sources of information.

Researching doesn''t have to be an intimidating process. Learn an amazing, fact-finding, super-sleuth skill for life in this fun, friendly, and easy-to-follow guide. Full of great tips, tricks, and study-busting scoops, readers will be top of the class with this essential skill-building book. Study skills are life skills, but sometimes they''re hard to pick up in the classroom. From explaining how to write, listen, plan, and research through how to give a speech and manage a social network, this funny, irreverent, and helpful series will guide every student through. Broken into digestible tips and tricks, the instructional text guides and supports students to encourage independent learning, and isn''t overwhelming or intimidating. Students can get skilled for life with these awesome study guides.

Describes for young readers what is in a garbage can, and how various creatures live off its contents.

Learn about crystals, what they are, how they are formed, and what they can be used for.

Geography is covered in an interactive, investigative and visual way.

Presents information on the fruit group of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid, and describes different fruits, how they are grown and served, their nutritional value, and recipes.

Bengal tigers are in danger of dying out. Read this book to learn where Bengal tigers live and what they eat. Discover why Bengal tigers need our help and how you can help save these tigers. Age-appropriate text introduces new concepts gradually for young children. This book features fantastic photographs, explanatory diagrams, a glossary, an index and information about more books to read.

How does heat move from one substance to another? Why is renewable energy so important? How fast does light travel? Read this book to find out the answers to these questions and more. Each title in the Essential Physical Science series explores a key curriculum topic. Find out about potential energy and kinetic energy. What did Galileo observe about the movement of a cathedral lamp? Each book includes three simple activities or experiments to try. Heinemann Infosearch asks the questions you want answered. Each chapter starts with a question and provides a detailed answer. Book jacket.

The lion is the undisputed king of Africa''s grasslands, comfortably placed at the top of most of the habitat''s food chains. This dynamic book offers a vividly detailed look at the grassland biome, and the lion''s position as apex predator. Fact-rich text examines the way that claws, teeth, eyes, and even mane help the lion track its prey, while also offering a comprehensive look at life within a pride of lions.

Giving a speech doesn''t have to be scary. Find out how to confidently give a speech and learn an amazing skill for life in this fun, friendly, and easy-to-follow guide. Full of great tips, tricks, and study-busting scoops, readers will be top of the class with this essential skill-building book. Study skills are life skills, but sometimes they''re hard to pick up in the classroom. From explaining how to write, listen, plan, and research through how to give a speech and manage a social network, this funny, irreverent, and helpful series will guide every student through. Broken into digestible tips and tricks, the instructional text guides and supports students to encourage independent learning, and isn''t overwhelming or intimidating. Students can get skilled for life with these awesome study guides.

Answers questions about ducks, explaining what they are, how they are born, where they live, what they eat, and how they grow.

Children can get answers to questions like: what is global conflict? And how does it affect people in countries all over the world? Children will begin to understand the way others struggle with these issues and discover ways they can help.

Introduces volume, explaining how sound waves work, and includes activities to help readers test the volume of sound.

Sharp teeth and a frighteningly flexible, muscular body, make the boa constrictor the top predator on many of the Rain Forest''s food chains. This visually appealing, photograph-rich book uses vividly detailed text to explore the spectacular physical adaptations that make the boa constrictor such an insidious predator. Fact-filled sidebars offer context into the diverse rain forest and the myriad species that make up the links in its food chains. This book is a comprehensive look at a high-interest habitat.

Swimming is a fun but dangerous activity. Lifeguards help us stay safe while having fun, thanks to their special life-saving skills and first-aid training. Readers learn about these community heroes and explore a typical day in the life and the requirements needed to perform this job. The text explores lifeguarding equipment, how lifeguards respond in an emergency, and the characteristics a person must have to be good at this job. Readers are encouraged to think about if this career is right for them, and are provided with the information needed to pursue lifeguarding in the future. Age-appropriate language, colorful photos, fact boxes, sidebars, and infographics make it fun to learn about this exciting career.

Explains how sound moves through the air to allow humans and other animals to hear things, and includes activities to help readers experiment with sound.

Blue whales are in danger of dying out. Read this book to learn where blue whales live. Students will discover why these sea mammals need our help, and how they can give that help. Age-appropriate text introduces new concepts gradually for young children. This book features fantastic photographs, explanatory diagrams, a glossary, an index and information about more books to read.

An introduction to daily life in India.

Readers will take a trip into the final frontier, and, as they discover fascinating facts about the solar system, the moon, Earth, and beyond, they will also have the opportunity to make a model of Saturn, the solar system, a sundial, and even a balloon rocket. Eye-catching images of planets and galaxies will captivate stargazers, while craft activities will draw reluctant readers in. With quick fact boxes and photo blurbs with glossary words, readers will learn the secrets of the universe as they create fun models to share.

Describes the characteristics and habitat of black rhinoceroses, and discusses the activities that threaten their existence and the ways these animals are being saved.

Discover the fascinating life and habits of prairie dogs and see how their colony works.

Explores the history of ancient China, including the fearsome Terracotta army, ancient inventions, the gods, and the mysterious medicine.

Introduces sound and how it is made, explaining how sound waves travel through the air, and includes activities to help readers understand how to make sound.

Offers a brief introduction to igloos, covering building materials, construction methods, and the people who live in thse traditional Native American dwellings.

This series examines the human body by looking at the five main body systems, the skin, hygiene, and allergies and uses accessible questions to introduce the reader to how the human body works, what can go wrong with it and how it repairs itself. that put the subject in context; body fact boxes; a list of further reading, non-fiction and fiction, and other further resources including addresses of helpful contacts; and a factfile including a body map.

Provides a series of questions and answers describing the importance of milk and dairy products in a balanced diet; and includes photographs, diagrams, and charts to encourage readers to cook and eat smart.

Health & Diet.

Describes how rocks become soil, the importance of soil in the environment, and the physical characteristics of different kinds of soils.

The Children in Our World non-fiction picture book series helps children make sense of the larger issues and crises that dominate the news in a sensitive and appropriate manner. With relatable comparisons, carefully researched text and striking illustrations, children can begin to understand what racism and intolerance are, how they affect children, adults and daily life, and how readers can help. Where issues aren''t appropriate to describe in words, award-winning illustrator, Hanane Kai, uses striking and sensitive illustrations help children visualise they ways in which racism and intolerance affect people all around the world with images that are suited to their age and disposition. The series forms an excellent cross-curricular resource that looks at refugees, war, poverty and racism making them ideal for tying into discussions on race, ethnicity and current affairs.

"Helping children to recognise [bullying] and know what to do about it. The ... series encourages children to explore their emotions and discuss topics they may find difficult to understand. There are practical tips and activities as well as advice for parents and teachers"--Publisher''s description.

Readers will learn what chemical reactions are, how they work, what changes happen during reactions, and how we can stop reactions.

Search and rescue pilots do a tough and dangerous job. They fly into risky situations and put their lives on the line to save others. Search and rescue pilots must be team players, trustworthy, and brave. Readers will learn this and more as they are introduced to these community heroes. Readers get a glimpse at a day in the life of a search and rescue pilot and the requirements one must meet to become one. The text covers flying techniques, specialized equipment, and tasks such as search missions, sea rescue, and flying into combat zones. Readers can evaluate the risks and rewards of this career to determine if they want to pursue this heroic job one day. Fascinating photographs, sidebars, and fact boxes supplement the text’s information-rich content.

Sound produces some of the greatest joys in our lives. From the music we love to the mere sound of laughter, the vibrations our ears pick up play a major role in our life experience. This book shows readers just what sound is, how it travels, and how our ears understand the sounds that surround us all. Innovative flowcharts throughout the book give readers a fun alternative to plain text, showing the science of sound with vibrant colors and interesting fact boxes.

Police officers are some of our communities’ most important people. These men and women put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe and protect the people living in them. Readers learn about the life of police officers and the tough and unique tasks they face. Readers will learn what it takes to become a police officer and the paths they can take to one day have a career in law enforcement. Specialized careers—such as crime scene investigators, detectives, and animal-focused jobs—are examined in depth. The text also covers high-interest topics such as police equipment, crime fighting, and the risks and rewards that accompany this career. The main text is enriched by instructive diagrams, informative sidebars, and helpful fact boxes.

This book answers questions on cleanliness, germs, and medicines to attack germs.