Books by Louise Spilsbury

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?

Read and discover all about fruit. What is fruit? How does fruit grow?

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.

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...

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.

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!