Bøker av Louise Spilsbury

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!

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!

Lions 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"!

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"!

Uncover some of the most chilling practices of the Vikings. 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 Vikings!

Uncover some of the most chilling practices of the Aztecs. 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 Aztecs!

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.

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.

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?

Read and discover all about plastic. How do we make plastic? Can we recycle plastic?

Read and discover all about electricity. What machines use electricity? What is a battery?

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

How does the respiratory system work? How is it linked to other parts of the human body? Find out all about the respiratory system in this fascinating and engaging book that uses flowcharts, text boxes and brightly coloured design to bring science to life.

How does the heart work? How is it linked to other parts of the human body? Find out all about the heart in this fascinating and engaging book that uses flowcharts, text boxes and brightly coloured design to bring science to life.

Some reptiles have superhero skills! Did you know that chameleons can look in two directions at once? Discover more superhero talents of the reptile world.

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.

Can modern DNA analysis uncover clues about the ancestry and migration of Romans? How can X-rays help us analyze ancient art to learn about ancient Roman life? This captivating title examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about ancient...

What can modern DNA analysis of skeletons tell us about the lifestyle, diet, and beliefs of the Maya? How can new mapping technology uncover previously hidden Mayan cities and structures? This compelling title examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about the...

picture book stories on tough topics handled with sensitivity and care

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.

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

Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step.

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.

Find out how you make strawberry jam in this step by step instruction book, from growing the fruit to eating the results!