Most Popular Books by Louise Spilsbury

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.

Describes for young readers what is in a garbage can, and how various creatures live off its contents.

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

The lion is the undisputed king of Africa's grasslands, comfortably placed at the top of most of the habitat's food chains. This dynamic book offers a vividly detailed look at the grassland biome, and the lion's position as apex predator. Fact-rich text examines the way that claws, teeth, eyes, and even mane help the lion track its prey, while also offering a comprehensive look at life within a pride of lions.

Encourages children to get involved and take an active role in their school community. From taking part in school plays and classroom discussions to making friends, this title explores various aspects of being part of the school community. It looks at school councils and how the representatives are elected.

Look closely at a pond and discover a world of inhabitants! A close look at this microhabitat reveals an unbelievable variety of organisms. Vibrant photographs and detailed illustrations combine to make these books informative and engaging. A visual table of contents helps readers navigate the text, and informative labels make the photographs valuable sources of information.

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.

The Children in Our World non-fiction picture book series helps children make sense of the larger issues and crises that dominate the news in a sensitive and appropriate manner. With relatable comparisons, carefully researched text and striking illustrations, children can begin to understand what racism and intolerance are, how they affect children, adults and daily life, and how readers can help. Where issues aren't appropriate to describe in words, award-winning illustrator, Hanane Kai, uses striking and sensitive illustrations help children visualise they ways in which racism and intolerance affect people all around the world with images that are suited to their age and disposition. The series forms an excellent cross-curricular resource that looks at refugees, war, poverty and racism making them ideal for tying into discussions on race, ethnicity and current affairs.

Describes the activities of non-profit organizations throughout the world that work with children, including educational and health-related charities and groups that work with abused children and the victims of war.

Presents information about the grain group of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid, describing types of grains, their preparation, nutritional value, and recipes.

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.

Introduces how to grow and maintain plants and flowers, covering tools, planting, and projects.

Researching doesn't have to be an intimidating process. Learn an amazing, fact-finding, super-sleuth skill for life in this fun, friendly, and easy-to-follow guide. Full of great tips, tricks, and study-busting scoops, readers will be top of the class with this essential skill-building book. Study skills are life skills, but sometimes they're hard to pick up in the classroom. From explaining how to write, listen, plan, and research through how to give a speech and manage a social network, this funny, irreverent, and helpful series will guide every student through. Broken into digestible tips and tricks, the instructional text guides and supports students to encourage independent learning, and isn't overwhelming or intimidating. Students can get skilled for life with these awesome study guides.

Working in a group or team is a fact of life for most people-whether at school, in the workplace, or on the sports field. Together as a Team! will help you understand team dynamics and recognize the best ways to use the skills and interests of every person in the group. With tips for organizing strategies, team-building exercises, preventing arguments, and getting your group motivated, this book demonstrates how great teamwork can really make things happen! Book jacket.

"Explains why we should use only the world's resources that we need to sustain us, leaving enough for people in the future"--Title page verso.

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

This book looks at how shadows are created. - Test which materials block light (are opaque), let some light through (are translucent), and let most light through (are transparent). - Look at how you can make animal shadows using your hands! - You can make a sundial to explore how shadows can change depending on the position of the Sun. And much more!

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

"Helping children to recognise [bullying] and know what to do about it. The ... series encourages children to explore their emotions and discuss topics they may find difficult to understand. There are practical tips and activities as well as advice for parents and teachers"--Publisher's description.

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