Best Selling Books by Louise Spilsbury

What is a glacier? Who has lived along the Arctic coast for 4,000 years? When did explorers first reach the North Pole?

Contents include: What are Entomologists?; How do Entomologists study insects?; What have Entomologists discovered?; How do people become Entomologists?; an insect key.

This book looks at the different ways plants have adapted to life in the many different habitats found on Earth.

This book introduces the Creole people, who live in Guadeloupe, and describes their daily lives and culture.

Why do bees live in a colony? What is a waggle dance? Why do bees fan their nest? Find the answers to these and many more questions in A Colony of Bees. Some insects live alone, but most bees live in large groups called colonies. Read this book to look at the fascinating life and habits of bees and to see how a colony works.

Investigates what plants need for growth, how they make food, and what happens when they die.

Discover how animals have developed amazing anatomies, engineered to help them survive and thrive in some of the world''s most challenging biomes. In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at their rawest and the science of animal anatomy in the battle for survival on Earth. On Earth, life is a biological battle that only the fittest survive. In this fascinating series, readers will discover some of our planet''s most incredible organisms and the brutal biomes they inhabit. Full of amazing photographs and a stunning design, this series shines a spotlight on living processes at their most extreme and the fight for life on the edge.

Where is the deepest point on Earth? How are tsunamis caused? Why do some people live in houses on stilts?

"What can you spot on the farm? This book guides readers on a farm walk, gradually introducing clues such as tufts of fur on a fence or shapes in the mud to help them learn more about the diversity of farm habitats. This title includes stunning photographs, a simple guide on what to wear and take on a farm walk, and a detailed glossary."--

Explains what hurricanes are, what causes them, and where they occur; discusses what happens during an hurricane and who helps afterwards; and considers whether hurricanes can be predicted. Includes case studies.

Introduces fossils, describing how they are formed, where they are found, how they are identified, and how they are dated.

What are food chains like in different habitats? Who eats whom in forests? Why are decomposers so important? Investigate the curious world of life science. Find out for yourself about food chains and webs through activities that you can do at home. Learn about where all food chains and webs start. See which animals are at the top of a tundra food web. This book will show you the importance of investigating and understanding the world around you.

Explores how to survive in the Arctic and Antarctica, including what to eat and drink, health and safety issues, and more.

Describes how the changing climates effects the world discussing such topics as the seasons, global warming, and weather hazards.

Introduces readers to a range of endangered animals found in Europe, with basic facts about each animal, and also why the animal''s habitat is threatened.

It might be hard for most of us to imagine, but the first people on Earth did not have a place to call home. They followed herds of animals that they hunted for meat and fur. They ate fruit and leaves that they gathered along the way. They lived in temporary shelters such as caves and never stayed in one place for long. Read this title to find out more about where people live in the world and why some people move from one place to another.

Learn about the five kingdoms of life and join in activites that can be done at home.

What can you spot in the woods? This book guides readers on a walk in the woods, gradually introducing clues such as hoof marks and leaf litter on a woodland floor to help them learn more about the diversity of woodland habitats. This title includes stunning photographs, a simple guide on what to wear and take on a walk in the woods, and a detailed glossary.

Contents include: Why should I take care of my eyes and ears? How do eyes and ears work? Why shouldn''t I put things in my ears? What should I do about earwax? Why should I turn down the volume? What is an ear infection? Do I need to clean my eyes? Why do my eyes get sore? Why should I wear sunglasses? Why do I have to take computer breaks? Why should I use a reading light? Why should I have my eyes and ears checked? Amazing facts.

Discusses how people make sense of Earth by making maps and introduces globes, flat maps, and scale.

Visit the vicious Vikings and find out how these fearsome warriors lived! Learn about Viking loot and terrorizing raids. Discover the Viking gods and the mysteries of their afterlife. Read amazing Viking stories, find out about deadly blood feuds, and learn what would happen to you if you became a Viking slave as you hunt down the secrets of the dead!

Photographs and illustrations describe what astronauts do in space, what it''s like to travel into space, and how to become an astronaut.

Living things in the environment are interdependent. This means they rely on each other in different ways. For example, herons visit a watery marsh to eat some of the frogs that live there. Putting this environment at risk would affect marsh life. If people accidentally spilled poison in the marsh, all the frogs might die and the herons would then go hungry. Read this title to find out more on what affects the air, water, land, and other parts of our surroundings, causing environmental damage.

Explains how plants grow from seeds, develop into plants with leaves and flowers, and make the food they need to live.

From being sacrificed to the gods through fighting brutal battles, daily life in Aztec times was pretty deadly! Readers will love digging up the past and finding out just how horrible it was in this gripping read. Primary sources, colorful designs, and engaging text bring to life the chilling practices of the Aztecs in this fascinating history title. History is deadly! From brutal battles and scary sacrifices through evil empires and bloodthirsty games, readers will love digging up the past and discovering its frightening facts in this fascinating exploration of ancient civilizations. Primary sources, colorful designs, and engaging text bring to life the chilling practices of ancient people in gripping detail.

This book introduces plants, where they live, and how they grow and reproduce.

From being made into a mummy through being sacrificed to the gods, daily life in the Mayan world was pretty deadly! Readers will love digging up the past and finding out just how horrible it was in this gripping read. Primary sources, colorful designs, and engaging text bring to life the chilling practices of the Maya in this fascinating history title. History is deadly! From brutal battles and scary sacrifices through evil empires and bloodthirsty games, readers will love digging up the past and discovering its frightening facts in this fascinating exploration of ancient civilizations. Primary sources, colorful designs, and engaging text bring to life the chilling practices of ancient people in gripping detail.

Plants are living things. Like us they grow, feed and produce young. There are lots of different kinds of plants, from weeds to trees. They may look different but we can group them together because they have some important things in common.

Which plant has flowers up to three feet across? How do plants give us energy from sunshine? How is VIADOCS helping scientists? How are plants organized into different groups? Can you easily name plants? Do you need a microscope to identify a plant? ''Plant Classification'' provides the answers you want.

Human beings first appeared on Earth around 35,000 years ago. Like all other animals, early humans could only survive if they found food to eat. At first, people hunted wild animals and gathered wild plants to eat. These hunter-gatherers generally found food in one place and then moved on to other places. Read this title to find out more on how most of our food comes from agriculture, and why some people have too much to eat while others go hungry.

Earth—it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been battered by horrific hurricanes that rage across its surface, wreaking devastation as they move. But what causes these awesome forces of nature and where in the world are they most likely to occur? Discover the science behind hurricane horrors, the world’s worst-ever hurricane disasters, and the technology that scientists are using to help prevent devastating hurricanes of the future.

This book introduces children to the Southern Ocean, looking at how it is different from the other oceans, its resources and why people visit. The ocean floor is explored using key geography terms. Children are encouraged to use geographical skills to locate information by reading maps and interpreting simple keys. This series complements the Introducing Continents series.

"This book introduces readers to a range of endangered animals found in Asia. Readers learn basic facts about each animal, and also why the animals habitat is threatened. The book also considers what people can do to help, both at an international level and at the level of the readers themselves. Habitat maps, fact boxes, labels, and captions all combine to aid understanding."--Provided by publisher.

A description of life in the Islamic empires written in the form of a travel guide.

"This book introduces readers to a range of endangered animals found in Africa. Readers learn basic facts about each animal, and also why the animals habitat is threatened. The book also considers what people can do to help, both at an international level and at the level of the readers themselves. Habitat maps, fact boxes, labels, and captions all combine to aid understanding."--Provided by publisher.

Look inside a garbage can 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.

"Our world is filled with living things too small to see. Some of these microorganisms are harmful, and some are helpful. This book explores the amazing diversity of microorganisms and looks at how we depend on them." --

What is cartilage? Why do we have joints? How does exercise help bones and muscles? The Human Machine asks the questions that young people want answered. Each chapter contains a different question, so readers can develop their knowledge.

"What can you spot on the beach? This book guides readers on a beach walk, gradually introducing clues such as bird nests and burrows to help them learn more about the diversity of beach habitats. This title includes stunning photographs, a simple guide on what to wear and take on a beach walk, and a detailed glossary"--

Discover what are paleontologists, what do they do, and how to become one.