New Releases by Louise Spilsbury

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

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

Offers a brief introduction to igloos, covering building materials, construction methods, and the people who live in thse traditional Native American dwellings.

Presents an introduction to the changing role of women, discussing how to research basic facts, find a topic, evaluate sources, use tangible evidence, and write a presentation.

This book explores tornadoes and their devastating effects.

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

Introduces people, foods, games, clothing, celebrations, and homes from around the world.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of foxes.

Presents information about the dairy products group of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid, describing preparation, nutritional value, and recipes.

Discusses meat and protein as one of the five groups on the food pyramid, explains where meat and protein foods come from, what they look like, how they taste, and why they are healthy, and suggests meat and protein foods for every meal.

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.

An introduction to daily life in India.

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

Helps children to develop skills to make informed decisions. Readers are asked to think about their rights and responsibilities when making decisions. Encourages children to explore the different influences that affect their choices, including advertisements and pressure from friends. Children learn the importance of research, sharing opinions, discussing different views and considering alternatives. Includes notes for parents and teachers. Suggested level: junior, primary.

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

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.

This book explores the fun parts about keeping cats, and looks at their natural behavior. It describes how to properly care for a cat including feeding, grooming, and health problems. The book also contains expert tips on cat care.

This book explores the fun parts about keeping mice as pets, and looks at their natural behavior. It describes how to properly care for a mouse including feeding, grooming, and health problems.

Blue whales are in danger of dying out. Read this book to learn where blue whales live. Students will discover why these sea mammals need our help, and how they can give that help. Age-appropriate text introduces new concepts gradually for young children. This book features fantastic photographs, explanatory diagrams, a glossary, an index and information about more books to read.

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

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.

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

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

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

This series examines the human body by looking at the five main body systems, the skin, hygiene, and allergies and uses accessible questions to introduce the reader to how the human body works, what can go wrong with it and how it repairs itself. that put the subject in context; body fact boxes; a list of further reading, non-fiction and fiction, and other further resources including addresses of helpful contacts; and a factfile including a body map.

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

Photographs and simple text teach children what bread is made from, how flour is made, and why bread is good for people.

Even though natural disasters often seem inexplicable, this text takes these destructive events caused by forces of nature and describes the fundamental science behind their occurrences. Captivating diagrams and photographs show what natural disasters such as volcanoes, hurricanes, and avalanches look like, while text boxes encourage readers to compare and contrast the causes and outcomes of these devastating incidents. Information about historic natural disasters, as well as preparedness and rescue methods, benefits any reader who seeks to understand these global happenings.

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.