Best Selling Books by Louise Spilsbury

The Atlantic coast of the United States faces high winds, torrential rain, and more during hurricane season from about August to October. When these huge storms hit land, the streets may flood and buildings can be completely leveled. Seeing devastation like that on the news can leave readers with a lot of questions. This book introduces readers to how hurricanes form, why they can be so strong, and what communities do to prepare for them. Stories of recent hurricanes make these huge storms seem more real to readers and help them understand the consequences of natural disasters.

The snow leopard is one of Earth's most entrancing creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save snow leopards, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering snow leopards and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. Some of the world's most beautiful creatures are threatened because of human action. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save them, what kids on a mission are doing to save them, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save threatened animals, and career information that shows children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.

Made of snow, ice, and rocks, avalanches can start in a variety of ways, including by people. Readers will explore the causes and effects of different kinds of avalanches through fact-filled and accessible content. Real-life photographs will engage readers while reinforcing the science concepts behind examples of modern, devastating avalanches. Enhanced by interesting fact boxes and timelines of real avalanches, readers will be guided through safety and disaster relief so they’ll be able to act if caught out in the cold when the snow starts to fall.

This book looks at the different places light comes from, including natural and artificial sources. - Discover the difference between a light source and a reflective object and how you can tell which is which. - Look at our largest and most important light source - the Sun - and what happens when you take sunlight away. - Explore light technology by finding out how we use lasers and fiber optics. And much more!

The orangutan is one of Earth's most entrancing creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save orangutans, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering orangutans and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. Some of the world's most beautiful creatures are threatened because of human action. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save them, what kids on a mission are doing to save them, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save threatened animals, and career information that shows children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.

Out in space, robots are on the rise! From discovering planets to searching for extra-terrestrial life, robots are making it possible for us to explore space like never before. In this exciting high-tech series, readers will discover how robots are revolutionizing how we understand, explore, and utilize the amazing world of space.

The Asian elephant is one of Earth's most intriguing creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save Asian elephants, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering Asian elephants and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. Some of the world's most beautiful creatures are threatened because of human action. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save them, what kids on a mission are doing to save them, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save threatened animals, and career information that shows children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.

The sea turtle is one of Earth's most entrancing creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save sea turtles, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering sea turtles and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. Some of the world's most beautiful creatures are threatened because of human action. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save them, what kids on a mission are doing to save them, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save threatened animals, and career information that shows children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.

Understanding the world we live in involves understanding the links between living things. This series explains the concept and need for classification. Each book provides key features of each classification group by providing examples of animal and plant classes. All books explain how behavior, life cycle, appearance, and structure link living things within a classification group, such as kingdoms and phyla.

Deep beneath the waves, robots are on the rise! From discovering the deep to building state-of-the-art structures, robots are making it possible for us to explore our oceans like never before. In this exciting high-tech series, readers will discover how robots are revolutionizing how we understand, utilize, and protect our amazing, watery planet.

The strange bodies animals have developed over time are endlessly fascinating. The hammerhead shark’s odd head may look strange, but it helps the shark see all around itself. The ugly face of the puss moth caterpillar helps keep predators away, and the scorpion’s deadly tail can do some damage despite how bizarre it may look. Many questions readers may have about some of the most extreme animal anatomy can be answered in this volume, which includes up-close photographs of some pretty dangerous animals as well as thorough explanations of why they look the way they do.

The Mayan Empire is remembered as one of the most progressive but violent civilizations in history. Readers will explore a variety of unsavory topics, from bloody battles and skull racks to living with the dead and human sacrifices. Features like detailed sidebars and full-color photographs and illustrations will engage readers as they discover a whole new side to the history of the ancient Americas.

As readers make craft projects with supplies that can be found around the house, they will also learn important facts about their environment, conservation and waste.

The Mound Builders were some of the most advanced Native peoples to be encountered by European explorers. They made their homes in the part of North America along what is now known as the Mississippi River. Their complex, ancient culture is very impressive: the Mound Builders are credited with being the first group of people to rely on farming as a major source of food. This book features photographs of cool artifacts and critical thinking questions to engage readers as they draw their own conclusions while learning about the Mound Builders.

An introduction to life on the grasslands and what animals depend on each other and which ones prey on others.

Explains what reptiles are and how they differ from other animals, offering an overview of the life cycle of a variety of reptiles, including snakes, turtles, lizards, and crocodiles.

Discover some of the planet's most extreme organisms and their lethal life cycles. In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at their rawest, and the science behind life cycles in the battle for survival on Earth. It is life on the edge, and only the fittest survive! 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.

The gorilla is one of Earth's most awe-inspiring creatures, yet it is also one of its most threatened. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save gorillas, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival explores why humans are endangering gorillas and their biomes and how and why some people have devoted their careers to helping save them. Some of the world's most beautiful creatures are threatened because of human action. Find out why some people are making it their mission to try to save them, what kids on a mission are doing to save them, and what readers can do to make it their mission too in this call-to-action series. Mission Survival includes case studies that explore the work people are undertaking to save threatened animals, and career information that shows children how they can build their own careers in animal conservation.

Maglev trains sound like the stuff of science fiction, but it’s yet another scientific marvel that engineers have made a reality. These superfast trains float above their rails, darting from place to place at remarkable speeds. This book explores how maglev trains work, the science behind the magnets at work, and the history of maglev technology. From train technology first developed in Germany to the fastest maglev trains in the world, readers will love learning about this rapidly developing mode of transportation.

Skeletons are more than classic Halloween décor – they’re intricate structures inside every human being! In this innovative book, readers will learn how bones and muscles work together to support the human body and enable its many movements. Fun graphics and easy-to-comprehend language makes this important topic accessible to all readers. Concise flowcharts emphasize key concepts at the end of each chapter, helping readers visualize and retain essential science curriculum material. Even readers who are reluctant to engage with science will enjoy this unique, visually based approach to learning. Any library will have a home for this reader-friendly look at the human skeleton and muscles.