Best Selling Books by Louise Spilsbury

Stories about mysterious disappearances have gripped human imagination throughout history. From lost explorers through missing armies and hidden princes, human history is full of unanswered questions. This high-interest title will enthrall readers with its investigation of past vanishings and the intriguing answers that could solve these disappearance mysteries of history.

Discusses the invention and evolution of the airplane.

Discusses the invention and evolution of the underwater submarine.

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

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.

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.

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.

Modern living wouldn’t be possible without electricity. The history of electricity is interesting because we are constantly finding new ways to use it and searching for better ways to produce it. This book takes a look at how electricity travels, how it is stored in batteries, and the many different types of power plants that produce the electricity needed to light our homes, schools, and businesses. Bright photographs and fascinating fact boxes are paired together to make flowcharts highlighting how circuits work to move electricity, how different kinds of batteries hold charges, and much more in this fascinating science book.

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 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"--

Gives a job description and education required to become an entomologist, a bug scientist.

This book explores what causes floods and how people can prepare for them.

This book looks at volcanoes and some of the major volcanic eruptions of the past.

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.

Earth—it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been shaking and shuddering with enormous earthquakes that rip through its crust and crack it wide open. But what causes these awesome forces of nature and where in the world are they most likely to occur? Discover the science behind epic earthquakes, the world’s worst-ever epic earthquake disasters, and the technology that scientists are using to help prevent devastating earthquakes of the future.

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.

Explores tornadoes and their devastating effects.

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.

Earth—it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been set alight by raging wildfires that rip across its surface, torching everything in their paths. But what causes these awesome forces of nature and where in the world are they most likely to occur? Discover the science behind raging wildfires, the world’s worst-ever wildfire disasters, and the technology that scientists are using to help prevent devastating wildfires of the future.