Most Popular Books by Louise Spilsbury

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of crows.

Arguably the most intelligent of nonhuman animals, chimpanzees are endlessly fascinating. Sadly, their population has been drastically reduced over the past 50 years. This book explains what makes these animals so interesting, the dangers they grapple with, and a number of conservationist efforts.

Describes the physical characteristics and habitat of the Asiatic elephant, and explains why their numbers are threatened and what can be done about it.

Introduces minerals, discussing how they are formed, where they are found, and their properties and uses.

Teaches about earthquakes and how scientists detect these natural disasters.

Describes how people get water, how water is used, and the importance of water.

Cobras are amazing animals. Explore these reptiles in their habitat and discover what wild world they call home. Colorful photos and detailed information make these exciting titles for introducing readers to animal behavior.

Humanitarian aid workers dedicate their lives to helping people in need. They bring medicine, emergency supplies, and other kinds of disaster relief to countries affected by war, natural disasters, and poverty. Aid workers help refugees and also build infrastructure, hospitals, and schools in struggling nations. Readers will determine if this career is in their future after reading this text, which explores the heroic lives of these brave people. They’ll learn about the challenges and rewards of this career and see how it impacts the global community. The text’s age-appropriate content will inspire readers to do their part one day, while memorable images help readers visualize aid workers’ important work. Fact boxes, sidebars, and diagrams further support this career-focused text.

Who first discovered static and why was this important? What is an LED? This fascinating book looks at the historical controversies that surround the discovery and theories of electricity and tells the stories of the scientists who worked on them. It also examines how the different theories based on electricity were arrived at, how they were tested, and what impact these theories and discoveries have had on our understanding of science today.

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.

Cheetahs may be the fastest animals on land, but they are unable to outrun the dangers that have brought them to the brink of extinction. Readers will learn all about cheetahs and the hardships they face, various conservation groups, and ways to aid these face-paced wonders.

This book describes how food is broken down so the human machine can get nutrients for the energy it needs to live, grow, and repair itself and how the human machine''s waste disposal system works.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and group life of penguins.

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

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

Contents include: What do Archaeologists do?; How do Archaeologists find clues?; Where do Archaeologists study their finds?; How do Archaeologists reconstruct the past?; What does it take to be an Archaeologist?

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

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

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

Offering fascinating insight into life beneath the waves, this book follows a shark through its day as it sleeps, hunts, eats, and moves.

Describes how large amounts of waste are created today, how to recycle effectively, and why it is important to reduce or eliminate waste.

Find out what happens when the monsoon season starts, why people visit the Red Sea, and why dugongs are also called sea cows.--Back cover.

How does a rollercoaster work? Why don''t I fly off a scrambler or octopus ride? How do bumper cars work? Covering lots of different rides, including traditional, more tame rides such as rollercoasters, helter-skelters and bumper cars, to more white-knuckle screamers such as scramblers, loop-the-loops, gondolas and corkscrews, Race that Bike! takes a fun look at forces in an amusement park. While learning about forces you will find that you also find out the answers to many questions that you have asked yourself about how amusement park rides work, and more. This Feel the Force series shows how forces and motion work in the world around us, in a set of high-interest situations. Each book includes three simple activities or investigations for readers to try. Overlays over large photos, plus diagrams, show how forces are acting in a given situation. Topics covered in the series include basic pushes, pulls and friction, air resistance, gravity, mass, weight and springs.

Examines the threats to the world''s supply of freshwater, including the impact of pollution, wetlands drainage, global warming, and population growth on this valuable natural resource.

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.

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

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.

A simple introduction to the life cycle of the frog offers brief explanations of each stage in its development.

"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."--

Describes how lions live, hunt, and raise their young in Africa.

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

Uses everyday examples and activities to introduce key concepts about sound.

Water and the natural phases it moves through are fundamental aspects of earth science. The water cycle and each of its stages are presented in a precise and clear manner in this book, which also guides readers through the role that plants, animals, and people play in that cycle. Text boxes defining important terminology and vibrant photographs allow readers to take away exciting new information about the water we need to survive, and to understand how scientific concepts link up with the Common Core reading standards.

Explores the different ways plants scatter their seeds by using insects, animals, and the wind.

Describes the conditions in a tidal pool, and some of the life that lives in them.

Explains what volcanoes are, what causes them, and where they occur; discusses what happens during a volcano eruption and who helps afterwards; and considers whether volcanoes can be predicted or prevented. Includes case studies.

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.

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

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