Penulis: Richard Spilsbury

Explore how rocks form, change, move, evolve, and erode. …

Our world is filled with living things too small to see. Some of these microorganisms are harmful, and some are helpful. This book explores the amazing diversity of microorganisms and looks at how we …

We depend on electricity in nearly every facet of our daily lives. But what exactly is electricity, how do we generate it, and how can we use it? This book explores the phenomenon that keeps the mode …

Energy comes in many forms, and we depend on it in many ways. This book explores the different forms of energy, looking at how it can be transferred and used. …

We learn about the world by seeing and hearing, but how do light and sound actually work? This book explores the ways that light and sound travel, how we sense them, and how they affect our daily liv …

Everyone is familiar with magnets, but how much do we know about how they actually work? This book explores the basics of magnets, looking at topics such as poles, electromagnets, and how we use Eart …

The world is full of materials, and they are all different. This book explores the wide range of materials we use, looking at their properties and what makes them suitable for different applications. …

All materials can exist in different states, but what are the differences, and how do materials change from one state to another? This book explores solids, liquids, and gases, looking at their prope …

What can you spot on the beach? This book guides readers on a beach walk, gradually introducing clues such as bird nests and burrows to help them learn more about the diversity of beach habitats. Thi …

What can you spot in the city? This book guides readers on a city walk, gradually introducing clues such as bird nests and silvery trails on the pavement to help them learn more about the diversity o …

What can you spot on the farm? This book guides readers on a farm walk, gradually introducing clues such as tufts of fur on a fence or shapes in the mud to help them learn more about the diversity of …

What can you spot in the woods? This book guides readers on a walk in the woods, gradually introducing clues such as hoof marks and leaf litter on a woodland floor to help them learn more about the d …

This is a vibrant and engaging book for aspiring young musicians who want to learn the ins and outs of being in a band in the digital age. This book looks at forming a band, covering finding bandmate …

This is a vibrant and engaging book for aspiring young musicians who want to learn the ins and outs of being in a band in the digital age. This book looks at the art of performance, covering composin …

How does a rollercoaster work? Why don’t I fly off a scrambler or octopus ride? How do bumper cars work? Covering lots of different rides, including traditional, more tame rides such as rollercoaster …

Why do astronauts feel heavy after take-off? Why are rockets long and thin? How do spacecraft orbit Earth? Covering lots of different aspects of space exploration, including looking at how spacecraft …

Discover the most amazing aircraft designs since 1900. From the Wright brothers’ Flyer to supersonic jets, this book charts the story of design that led to some amazing machines. We look at the needs …

Discover the most amazing car designs since 1900. From the Mini Cooper to the gull-wing doors of the Mercedes 300SL, this book charts the story of design that led to some amazing machines. We look at …

This book looks at the differences between light and dark. – Darkness is the absence of light. You can make a dark box to show how we need light to see. – Experiment using ice cubes in boxes to show …

This book looks at what reflections are and how we can use them. – Mirrors reflect light back at exactly the same angle. You can make a "mirror book" to explore symmetry and multiple reflec …

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 c …

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 …

Who first discovered static and how was this important? What is an LED? This fascinating book looks at the historical controversies that surround the discovery and theories of electricity and tells t …

How did ancient peoples manage to find light sources? How do we know about light-based theories such as prisms? This fascinating book looks at the historical controversies that surround the discovery …

Behind every high-flying drone, brainy robot and thrilling video game is somebody who made it work! Learn about the exciting careers of people in high-tech jobs, including roboticists, video game des …

Amazing creatures have roamed our planet for millions of years. Many species from long ago have since become extinct. However, thanks to the adventurous work of some amazing fossil hunters we can stu …

What instruments make up an orchestra? What does the conductor do? How are orchestras different around the world? Discover all the answers, along with famous composers, in this engaging and easy-to-a …

How does the brain work? How is it linked to the rest of human body? Find out all about the human brain in this fascinating and engaging book that uses flowcharts, text boxes and brightly coloured de …

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 d …

How does the digestive system work? How is it linked to other parts of the human body? Find out all about the digestive system in this fascinating and engaging book that uses flowcharts, text boxes a …

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 scienc …

How do the skeleton and muscles work? How do they link to other parts of the human body? Find out all about the senses in this fascinating and engaging book that uses flowcharts, text boxes and brigh …

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 box …

Look inside a cave 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 …

The calm of the night is shattered by an explosion and flames: a chemical factory is on fire, and a dangerous gas is drifting across town! This book looks at the topic of chemical reactions to explai …

What was it like to live as a Native American in the Southwest? Why not let Geronimo tell you about it? You’ll read about his rise to power, his triumphant successes and devastating defeats in battle …

Look inside a burrow 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 mak …

Everyone experiences emotions every day. Some emotions are simple feelings about things that happen, such as excitement at a live concert. Others are more complicated, such as the mixture of joy and …

Tiny cells are the building blocks of plant and animal life. Some cells make up simple body parts, such as tissues; others complete complex tasks such as transporting oxygen or carrying messages. Thi …

What was it like to live in Ancient Egypt? More specifically, what was it like to become Pharaoh of Egypt as a teenager? Why not let Ramesses II tell you about it? You’ll read about his accomplishmen …

When students at a school fall ill, it becomes clear a serious outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) is occurring. Can doctors prevent its spread, and can they minimize the harm that is being caused by a rar …

What was life like as leader of the Zulu Kingdom in Africa? Why not let Shaka Zulu tell you about it? You’ll read about his triumphant victories and agonizing defeats, as well as learning what day-to …

How do we know about the thousands of people who marched in campaigns for civil rights for African Americans in the 1960s? Where did they march and what happened to them? This book shows how we know …

How do we know about the thousands of people who protested against the Vietnam War in the 1960s and 1970s? What did they do and what happened to them? This book shows how we know about the protesters …

This engaging book explains how sounds are made, with easy-to-understand examples and hands-on, fun experiments. …

This engaging book explains the concepts of pitch and frequency, with easy-to-understand examples and fun, hands-on experiments. …

This engaging book explains the concept of volume, with easy-to-understand examples and fun, hands-on experiments. …

This engaging book explains how we hear sounds, with easy-to-understand examples and fun, hands-on experiments. …

This book introduces children to the Atlantic Ocean, looking at its resources, famous places and people who live along the coast. Different types of islands and the ocean floor are explored using key …

This book introduces children to the Pacific Ocean, looking at climate, ports and features of its geography. Different types of islands and the ocean floor are explored using key geography terms. Chi …

This book introduces children to the Indian Ocean, looking at islands and how the Equator affects temperature and weather. The ocean floor and native animals are explored using key geography terms. C …

This book introduces children to the Southern Ocean, looking at how it is different from the other oceans, its resources and why people visit. The ocean floor is explored using key geography terms. C …

This book introduces children to the Arctic Ocean, looking at both its relatively shallow continental shelf and its underwater mountains. These features are explored using key geography terms. Childr …

How do animals adapt to survive and thrive in the wild? Find out why an elephant has an trunk, how a thorny devil’s spines help it get the water it needs and how a pufferfish scares away predators. …

Discover the architects and construction engineers of the animal world! From underground aardvark burrows to giant termite mounds, find out how animals build homes to keep them snug and safe from pre …

Animals engineer lots of tricks and traps to ambush or snare their prey. From shrimps with stun traps to spiders with trapdoors, discover how they make sure they get a tasty meal in even the most dif …

How do baby animals survive in the wild? They’re not as helpless as they look. Find out how polar bear cubs stay warm and how tiny alligator hatchlings travel on their mother’s back to stay safe. …

Predators have adapted to be ruthless hunters and killers. Find out how a cheetah’s paws help it to chase its dinner, how a king cobra ambushes its prey and how a box jellyfish enjoys a feast. …

Plants may seem harmless but some of them have adated to be ruthless predators. Find out how the corkscrew plant traps its prey, how the dodder plant kills the plants around it and how the angel’s tr …

Deserts cover about one-fifth of Earth’s entire land surface. They are some of the harshest and most challenging ecosystems on our planet. Find out about deserts through the use of flowcharts in this …

Grasslands are huge and important ecosystems. They cover around 40 per cent of all of the land in the world. Find out about grasslands through the use of flowcharts in this fascinating book. …

Mountains provide shelter for a wide variety of amazing plants and animals. The weather on a mountain varies from top to bottom. Find out about mountains through the use of flowcharts in this fascina …

The ocean ecosystem is Earth’s biggest ecosystem. The world’s oceans cover more than three-quarters of our planet’s surface. Find out about oceans through the use of flowcharts in this fascinating bo …

Rainforests are lush, healthy forests. These amazing ecosystems are home to around half of all Earth’s plants and animals. Find out about rainforests through the use of flowcharts in this fascinating …

A wetland is an area of waterlogged land, where water covers or soaks into the soil for long periods of the year. Wetlands are amazing ecosystems that are home to fish and other wildlife. Find out ab …

Studies from around the world showcase both the positive and the negative impacts that development projects can have. This book explores the various consequences of resource management within the for …

Greece is the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, and many major mathematical and scientific principles, just to name a few of its contributions to the world. Not only that, but Greece and i …

This book offers a comprehensive look into the oil industry. While the business may get negative press, and with the politics of oil such a sensitive issue, this book offers a welcome investigation o …

While most of dogs we’re familiar with live among humans, wild dogs live very different lives, revolving around the pack. Like an army, dog packs depend heavily on rank to function. Easy-to follow te …

Like any army, a chimpanzee troop relies heavily on leadership and rank. Readers will explore the inner workings of a troop, uncovering how they live, eat, and play together. Clear text and amazing p …

Even in the ocean, the members of dolphin and whale pods function together as an organized group. Readers will learn how they hunt, travel, and communicate with each other, even over large distances. …

Something about the fierce lion, with his flowing mane, continues to captivate people of all ages. Some readers may be surprised to find out that in a lion pride, it is the females that do most of th …

New miniaturized Cubesats are revolutionizing the space industry and changing the way we explore and utilize space. These miniaturized satellites reduce the cost and time required to design, build, a …