Books by Lisa J Amstutz

Lisa J Amstutz is an accomplished children's author and science writer whose books inspire curiosity about the natural world. With a background in biology and environmental science, she brings clarity and enthusiasm to complex topics, helping young readers understand how the world works and how they can make a positive difference.

Her titles range from engaging picture books to accessible non-fiction, all underpinned by careful research and a love of nature. Amstutz's approachable style and educational focus make her work a trusted choice for parents, teachers, and librarians seeking to encourage environmental awareness and lifelong learning.

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  • Capstone Press Enchanted Gardening Growing Miniature Gardens

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £22.99

  • Capstone Press Indoor Gardening

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £22.99

  • Capstone Press Ants

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    £18.49

  • Ants (Little Critters)

    Capstone Press, Incorporated Ants (Little Critters)

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £6.64

  • Capstone Press Ladybugs (Little Critters)

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • Earthworms (Little Critters)

    Capstone Press, Incorporated Earthworms (Little Critters)

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Capstone Press, Incorporated Fish

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £22.49

  • Capstone Press Christmas

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £18.49

  • Capstone Press Hanukkah

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    £18.49

  • Capstone Press Ramadan

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    £22.18

  • Diwali (Holidays Around the World)

    Capstone Press, Incorporated Diwali (Holidays Around the World)

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Kwanzaa (Holidays Around the World)

    Capstone Press, Incorporated Kwanzaa (Holidays Around the World)

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Ramadan (Holidays Around the World)

    Capstone Press, Incorporated Ramadan (Holidays Around the World)

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Capstone Press Honeybees

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £18.49

  • Capstone Press Praying Mantises

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £18.49

  • Capstone Press Honeybees (Little Critters)

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • Capstone Press Praying Mantises (Little Critters)

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • Capstone Press, Incorporated Kings of the Deserts

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £20.99

  • Capstone Press Cats

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    £19.72

  • Capstone Press Birds

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £18.49

  • Capstone Press Guinea Pigs (Our Pets)

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    £7.59

  • Capstone Press Hamsters (Our Pets)

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    £7.59

  • Capstone Press Dogs (Our Pets)

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    £7.59

  • Capstone Press Birds (Our Pets)

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    £7.59

  • Capstone Press Fish (Our Pets)

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £7.59

  • Capstone Press A Day in the Life of a Bald Eagle: A 4D Book

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £22.49

  • Capstone Press A Day in the Life of a Cheetah: A 4D Book

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £22.49

  • Capstone Press A Day in the Life of a Cheetah: a 4D Book (A Day

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    £7.55

  • Capstone Press A Day in the Life of a Chameleon: A 4D Book

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £22.49

  • Cutting Edge Technology:  All About Robots

    North Star Editions Cutting Edge Technology: All About Robots

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplores the fascinating world of robots. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.Trade Review“High-interest and immensely readable.”—School Library Journal"A good and balanced introduction to these technologies."—School Library Connection

    2 in stock

    £23.99

  • Cutting Edge Technology: All About Robots

    North Star Editions Cutting Edge Technology: All About Robots

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplores the fascinating world of robots. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.Trade Review“High-interest and immensely readable.”—School Library Journal"A good and balanced introduction to these technologies."—School Library Connection

    2 in stock

    £9.89

  • How It Works: Airplanes

    North Star Editions How It Works: Airplanes

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the science that makes airplanes possible. Accessible text, helpful diagrams, and a “How Does It Work?” feature make this book an exciting introduction to understanding technology.

    1 in stock

    £23.99

  • Amazing Amphibians: 30 Activities and

    Chicago Review Press Amazing Amphibians: 30 Activities and

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisYoung nature enthusiasts will learn these and other fascinating facts about amphibians in this colorful, interactive resource. Readers will explore the major amphibian groups—frogs, salamanders, and caecilians— including their anatomy, behavior, and conservation needs, and will learn about slime, venom, hibernation, and much more. Amazing Amphibians gives a full-color overview of amphibian life history, highlights a number of fascinating species, and explains characteristics of amphibians, such as egg-laying, metamorphosis, and ectothermy. With encouragement to “Try This,” “Look For,” and “Listen For,” kids participate in 30 hands-on activities that promote observation and analysis, writing and drawing, math and science, and nature literacy skills. This useful resource includes a glossary of scientific terms, a list of amphibian orders, and a teacher’s guide to initiate classroom discussion. Did you know . . . Goliath frogs can grow to 6½ pounds and jump 10 feet in a single leap? The mudpuppy, a species of salamander, gets its name from the doglike barking sound it makes when out of the water? The North American wood frog can survive brutal winters, even after it has frozen solid?

    15 in stock

    £14.20

  • Mammal Mania: 30 Activities and Observations for

    Chicago Review Press Mammal Mania: 30 Activities and Observations for

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis full-color book of marvelous mammals provides 30 hands-on activities to give interested children an overview of the wide varieties of mammals in their world How big is a blue whale? Why does a sloth crawl from the safety of a tree to the ground once a week? How does a vampire bat feed? Young nature enthusiasts will find answers to these questions and learn all sorts of fascinating facts about mammals in this full-color, interactive book. Mammal Mania explores what makes mammals unique, as well as their anatomy, behavior, and conservation needs. Readers will learn to build a squirrel feeder, write a putrid poem, make an animal tracking station, and much more. Thirty hands-on activities promote observation and analysis, writing and drawing, math and science, and nature literacy skills. Young Naturalists is a kid-friendly series that introduces zoology and botany for upper elementary and middle-grades readers. Trade Review"A handsome addition for public and school library STEM collections." BooklistTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1: What Is a Mammal?Try This! The Great Stuff Sort Try This! In Cold Blood Try This! Make a Mammal-Watching Kit 2: Meet the MammalsTry This! Celebrate Bats Try This! Sending Sound Waves Try This! Using a Dichotomous Key 3: Parts of a MammalTry This! Take a Night Hike Try This! Put on Your Deer Ears Try This! Build Like a Beaver 4: Home Sweet HomeTry This! Warm as a Whale Try This! Watch ’em Sweat Try This! Following the Clues 5: Mammals MunchTry This! Fridge Food Chain Try This! Build a Better Mousetrap Try This! Find a Food Chain 6: The Web of LifeTry This! Why Are Polar Bears White? Try This! Write a Putrid Poem Try This! Make a Tracking Station 7: Life Goes OnTry This! Follow Your Nose! Try This! Be a Mammal Detective Try This! A Day in the Life 8: Mammal ChatTry This! Talk Like a Bat Try This! Make a Sound Map Try This! Underwater Sounds 9: Working with MammalsTry This! Write to an Animal Scientist Try This! Mammals in the News Try This! Write a Mammal Song 10: How You Can HelpTry This! Research an Endangered Animal Try This! Make a Squirrel Feeder Try This! Learn About Your State Mammal Glossary Orders of Mammals Resources Teacher’s Guide Bibliography Index

    15 in stock

    £14.20

  • Science for the Future: Brain-Computer Interfaces

    North Star Editions Science for the Future: Brain-Computer Interfaces

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplores how brain-computer interfaces work, focusing on their history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries. Clear text, vibrant photos, and helpful infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read. Plus, two "Scientist Bio" features highlight people who helped make this amazing technology possible.

    2 in stock

    £26.24

  • Science for the Future: Internet of Things

    North Star Editions Science for the Future: Internet of Things

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplores how the Internet of Things works, focusing on its history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries. Clear text, vibrant photos, and helpful infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read. Plus, two "Scientist Bio" features highlight people who helped make this amazing technology possible.

    3 in stock

    £26.24

  • Science for the Future: Brain-Computer Interfaces

    North Star Editions Science for the Future: Brain-Computer Interfaces

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplores how brain-computer interfaces work, focusing on their history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries. Clear text, vibrant photos, and helpful infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read. Plus, two "Scientist Bio" features highlight people who helped make this amazing technology possible.

    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • Science for the Future: Internet of Things

    North Star Editions Science for the Future: Internet of Things

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisExplores how the Internet of Things works, focusing on its history, current developments, and potential for future discoveries. Clear text, vibrant photos, and helpful infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read. Plus, two "Scientist Bio" features highlight people who helped make this amazing technology possible.

    2 in stock

    £11.69

  • What Did We Do? Before Television

    North Star Editions What Did We Do? Before Television

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisTravel back in time to find out what life was like before television. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a “Blast from the Past” special feature provide readers an engaging overview of ways people got news and entertainment before TV was invented.Trade Review"Informative and good for early researchers." – School Library journal, Series Made Simple

    3 in stock

    £23.99

  • Capstone Press The Gearhead's Guide to Dirt Bikes

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £23.49

  • Capstone Press The Gearhead's Guide to Go-Karts

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £23.49

  • Capstone Press The Gearhead's Guide to Stock Cars

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £23.49

  • Capstone Press The Gearhead's Guide to Choppers

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £23.49

  • Capstone Press The Gearhead's Guide to BMX Bikes

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £23.49

  • Capstone Press The Gearhead's Guide to Atvs

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £23.49

  • Pebble Books Scales and Balances

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £21.99

  • Pebble Books Microscopes and Hand Lenses

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £21.99

  • Capstone Press, Incorporated Scales and Balances (Science Tools)

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    £8.99

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