Bøker av Louise Spilsbury

Uncover some of the most chilling practices of the Maya. This book explores all the gruesome details, from rituals and rites to battles and sieges, with a detail that young readers will love! Prepare to be horrified by the customs and culture of the Maya!

Uncover some of the most chilling practices in ancient Egypt. This book explores all the gruesome details, from rituals and rites to battles and sieges, with a detail that young readers will love! Prepare to be horrified by the customs and culture of the ancient Egyptians!

Boa Constrictors are top of the food chain. This means that they are top predators. Find out all about alligators, their life at the top, links in the food chain and "killer facts"!

Humpback whales are majestic mammals of the sea and are loved by many people. So why are they under threat of extinction? Find out all about these magnificent creatures, the threats that they face, what is being done to try and save them and how you can help to answer their SOS call.

Who were the Ancient Maya and how did they live? Using your powers of analysis, work out what primary sources tell us about this ancient civilization.

Who were the Ancient Romans and how did they live? Using your powers of analysis, work out what primary sources tell us about this ancient civilization.

Who were the Ancient Egyptians and how did they live? Using your powers of analysis, work out what primary sources tell us about this ancient civilization.

Who were the Ancient Greeks and how did they live? Using your powers of analysis, work out what primary sources tell us about this ancient civilization.

Discover the deadliest, fastest and most bizarre fish. From speedy sharks to clownfish hiding amongst poisonous coral, you'll find out about the superhero talents of the fish world.

How do the senses work? How do they help us function? Find out all about the senses in this fascinating and engaging book that uses flowcharts, text boxes and brightly coloured design to bring science to life.

Picture book stories on tough topics handled with sensitivity and care

A series that looks at some of the world's worst natural disasters

A series that looks at some of the world's worst natural disasters

Robots are already being used in many areas of law enforcement, such as surveillance cameras and bomb disposal. As technology develops, one day robots might even replace human police officers. This book explores the technology used to create these amazing robots.

This book looks at space probes and other kinds of robots used in space. With the help of colour photographs and real examples, readers will learn about space technology, robot astronauts, and how important robots have become to space exploration.

A beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book that sensitively explains crises that dominate the news in an appropriate manner for children.

A beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book that sensitively explains crises that dominate the news in an appropriate manner for children.

Dig deep to discover the incredible history of Ancient China. Come face to face with the fearsome Terracotta army. Be blown away by ancient inventions, from gunpowder to the umbrella. Get to grips with gods, mysterious medicine and really riotous rituals as you hunt down the secrets of the dead!

Stunning photographs of the natural world show children how flora, fauna and people co-exist in Earth's natural biomes.

A series that looks at some of the world's worst natural disasters

This book introduces children to the Arctic Ocean, looking at both its relatively shallow continental shelf and its underwater mountains. Children are encouraged to use geographical skills to locate information by reading maps and interpreting simple keys. This series complements the Introducing Continents series.

This book introduces children to the Southern Ocean, looking at how it is different from the other oceans, its resources and why people visit. Children are encouraged to use geographical skills to locate information by reading maps and interpreting simple keys. This series complements the Introducing Continents series.

This book introduces children to the Indian Ocean, looking at islands and how the Equator affects temperature and weather. Children are encouraged to use geographical skills to locate information by reading maps and interpreting simple keys. This series complements the Introducing Continents series.

Big Picture series brings the world and its wonders to life for young readers. Full of fascinating information from across the globe, from animals and homes to the most interesting jobs in history.

White Wolves Non-fiction is an engaging series covering a wide range of topics at different reading levels. It has been created to appeal to children and reflect the range of texts in the real world, from guidebooks to cookbooks. This series is ideal for topic libraries, and for teaching literacy skills in a curriculum context.

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.

Read and discover all about wonderful ecosystems on Earth. How are monkeys adapted to living in their ecosystem? What are decomposers?

Read and discover all about incredible energy. What is kinetic energy? What types of energy does electricity give us?

Read and discover all about amazing cells and microbes. What are the smallest living things on Earth? How do antibiotics work?

Read and discover all about weather. What makes Earth warm? What falls from clouds?