Best Selling Books by Louise Spilsbury

Why do Muslims always wash before entering a mosque? Where can you see a tree made of gold and silver? Why should you avoid beating a sultan at chess? This title uncovers the mysteries of life in the ancient Islamic world. Discover what riding a camel across the desert was really like, why Islamic doctors were so good at healing their patients, and why the River Euphrates once turned black.

This volume provides a basic introduction to the history of radio.

Not only are Froghoppers capable of concealing themselves within in a blanket of their own bubbly spit, they can also jump 140 times their body length. That’s the equivalent of a human jumping over a skyscraper! Think that’s interesting? It’s just the beginning of the unbelievable things that insects can do. From moths to ants to beetles, insects may be small in size but they’re giants in terms of their talents.

Readers will learn what atoms and molecules are and what''s inside them; how we measure matter; what solids, liquids, and gases are; when matter changes state; melting and boiling points; and the water cycle.

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

Here''s an animal lover''s one-stop source for in-depth information on walruses! What do they eat? How do they behave? Are they at risk? This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts about walruses, as well as maps, charts, and wonderful photographs of these fascinating creatures.

Traces the evolution of the submarine, discussing the people, problems, discoveries, and future development of this technology.

This book explores tornadoes and their devastating effects.

Teaches about tsunamis including the causes, after effects, and major storms in history.

Describes the parts of a plant such as the roots, stems, and leaves.

Find out where electricity comes from and how it gets to us. Which materials are good conductors and which ones are good insulators? Includes three simple activities or experiments to try.

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

Its ability to change colors is the first thing most people think of when it comes to chameleons. But did you know that a chameleon’s eyes can swivel independently of each other to look in two directions at once? The impressive, creepy, and weird things that reptiles do are compiled here and guarantee that readers will be left mesmerized and with a greater understanding of animal adaptations.

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.

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

Discusses the history of, and problems specific to, dams around the world, including Egypt''s Aswan High Dam, China''s Three Gorges Dam, and India''s Narmada Valley dams.

Approximately 90% of the humpback whale population has been lost due to excessive hunting throughout the twentieth century. Filled with details about the humpback whale’s behavior and the threats they face every day, this book helps create a better understanding of and appreciation for these magnificent creatures.

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

Explains how skin and hair provide protection, how to take care of them, and how they function.