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Plant growth Plant growth Louise Spilsbury,Richard Spilsbury Obtaining nutrients, water and light - Leaves - Insect-eating plants - Growth shapes - Growth cycles. OL11709922W
Can buildings speak? Can buildings speak? Louise Spilsbury "Explores what the shape, patterns, and exterior of buildings can tell us about purpose of those buildings and compares historical building methods with modern ones. Includes project ideas"--Provided… OL15071240W
Dolphin Dolphin Louise Spilsbury This book looks at a day and night in the lives of dolphins. In simple text, with coloured photographs, we see what these large sea mammals look like, what they eat, what they do, and how they move, … OL15071249W
The television The television Louise Spilsbury,Richard Spilsbury Helps readers learn the history of the invention of the television. This title includes information on the key players, the setbacks along the way, and the moments of discovery. OL15538376W
Soil Soil Louise Spilsbury,Richard Spilsbury Describes how rocks become soil, the importance of soil in the environment, and the physical characteristics of different kinds of soils. OL16148754W
The oil industry The oil industry Louise Spilsbury,Richard Spilsbury Using case studies from around the world that showcase both the positive and the negative impacts development projects can have, this title explores the consequences of different kinds of resource ma… OL16486351W
Towns and cities Towns and cities Louise Spilsbury,Richard Spilsbury,Oxford Designers and Illustrators Are we doing enough to make our towns and cities sustainable? Is green thinking making a difference? We are all aware of the importance of the environment - it's always in the news and it affects our… OL16498940W
Sea otters Sea otters Louise Spilsbury,HL Studios Provides information about sea otters, including habitat, life cycle, eating habits, and intelligence. OL16626708W
Walruses Walruses Louise Spilsbury,HL Studios Provides information about walruses, including habitat, life cycle, eating habits, and intelligence. OL16626709W
Ww2 Survival Tips Ww2 Survival Tips Louise Spilsbury,Richard Spilsbury Useful tips on how to survive ordinary, everyday events in the second world war. For example: how to cope with evacuation, dig shelters, ration food and similar things. OL17551013W
Me, myself and I Me, myself and I Louise Spilsbury Offers information, tips, and quizzes about puberty and sex, discussing changes in the male and female bodies, hormones, sexually transmitted diseases, emotions, healthy behaviors, and other related … OL17888467W
Robotics Robotics Louise Spilsbury Every day, robots become a bigger part of our lives. From the robots vacuuming our homes to self-scanning machines at the supermarket, robots do jobs faster than humans and often with fewer mistakes.… OL20049391W
Animals in Danger in North America Animals in Danger in North America Louise Spilsbury,Richard Spilsbury,Michael Bright "Richard Spilsbury is an experienced author of nonfiction books for young people. He has written about a wide range of topics including science, nature, and history. Louise Spilsbury is a very experi… OL20378738W
Crushing avalanches Crushing avalanches Louise Spilsbury Describes the causes and effects of avalanches, case studies of past avalanches, and how they can be predicted or prevented in the future. Suggested level: primary, intermediate. OL20849963W
Materials Materials Louise Spilsbury What are raw materials? How can materials be separated? What is a chemical reaction? Read this book to find out the answers to these questions and more. Find out how we use materials every day, and h… OL20854291W
Kill or die Kill or die Louise Spilsbury Male sea horses take on a role few other male animals do--they give birth! The female sea horse lays her eggs in a pouch on the male's body where they will grow for 25 days. Despite the careful care … OL20882454W
Octopus Octopus Louise Spilsbury This title looks at the octopus over the course of a day and night, discussing different aspects of the animal's anatomy and behaviour. OL20887840W
Turn it up! turn it down! Turn it up! turn it down! Louise Spilsbury,Richard Spilsbury,HL Studios Staff Learn how sounds are made and why some are louder than others. OL20900779W
Microorganisms Microorganisms Louise Spilsbury "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 w… OL20915833W
Caterpillar capers Caterpillar capers Louise Spilsbury Describes the metamorphosis from egg to caterpillar to butterfly, and its environment, with simple text and large coloured photographs. OL21180197W
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