Best Selling Books by Jacqui Bailey

A straightforward and friendly introduction to what will happen to you, physically and emotionally, when puberty strikes

A brand new edition of A Drop in the Ocean from the Science Works series, featuring lively storytelling and fun, engaging illustrations to aid children in their learning. Our world is full of water. We swim in it. We Swallow it. We are even made of it (mostly). In this revised edition from Jacqui Bailey, we follow the passage of a water droplet, from the time when it evaporates from the ocean and becomes the water vapour that makes up clouds to the moment it falls as rain. We learn how water is cleaned and used before being returned once again to this never-ending cycle. This book also contains an experiment, more great facts to know, useful websites and an index. Book band: Lime Ideal for KS2.

Follows the sun from dawn to dusk to explain how light rays travel, how shadows are formed, how the moon lights up the night sky, and more. Includes activity.

A brand new edition of The Rock Factory from the Science Works series, featuring lively storytelling and fun, engaging illustrations to aid children in their learning. Deep down underground the Earth''s rock factory is mixing and melting, and squeezing and stirring, and baking and making rocks. In this revised edition from Jacqui Bailey, The Rock Factory tells the story of how a special sort of stone formed deep inside the Earth, and came to the surface thousands of millions of years later. The Rock Factory looks at how minerals turn into rock crystals, how the Earth is structured and how volcanoes happen. This book also contains an experiment, useful websites and an index. Book band: Lime Ideal for KS2.

This friendly book talks to teens in their own language, discussing such issues as puberty, coping with controlling parents, menstruation, dating and sexual activity, contraception, pregnancy, and more. Illustrations.

A brand new edition of Charging About from the Science Works series, featuring lively storytelling and fun, engaging illustrations to aid children in their learning. Press a button, flick a switch, turn a knob and zap . . . something amazing happens. You have music, light, heat, hairdryers - all because of electricity. In this revised edition from Jacqui Bailey, we follow the story of how electrical energy is generated in a power station, how it travels through pylons, power cables and wires until it reaches towns and homes. We learn how electrical current is created and how it is made safe. This book also contains an experiment, more great facts to know, useful websites and an index. Book band: Brown Ideal for KS2.

Elizabeth II''s Reign examines the recent history of Britain. Exploring the Britain the Queen was born into and took over when her reign began, the Commonwealth, changing social times / family, fashion, technology and work the book builds up a picture of how life in Britain has changed. The book is bought alive with humourous cartoon and by memories in the form of quotes from people who remember the events and changes from the past 60 years. It is illustrated with pictures of the Queen and the Royal family and historical photos of life in Britain. With panels of facts about the Queen and the Royal Family, this is a great read for children and young adults in the year of the Queen''s Diamond Jubilee. Contents include: Sixty years on the throne The end of the War (Rationing; marriages and births; a crumbling Empire; united for peace) A new Queen (King for a year; the Queen''s father; coronation day; open to the public; good times...and bad) Family life (getting married; seen not heard; school days; pass or fail; all together; women''s rights; all sorts of families; somewhere to live; instant houses; building blocks) Healthier and wealthier (paying the price; health for free; changing jobs; haves and have nots; the poverty line; going places; travelling by train; on the roads; it''s good to talk; talking and walking, using computers) The way we live (a changing population; favourite food; super shops; well dressed; minis, bell-bottoms and safety pins; at the movies; what''s on the box; from ballroom to the Beatles; festival time; by the seaside; packaged up) Looking ahead Timeline; further information Index

A brand new edition of Monster Stones from the Science Works series, featuring lively storytelling and fun, engaging illustrations to aid children in their learning. Millions of years ago, a hungry dinosaur did something daft and died in a river. What happened next is one of the oldest stories in the world – the dinosaur became a FOSSIL. This book takes the reader back millions of years to tell the story of a dinosaur''s death. Through this story, we discover how fossils are formed. We also learn how they are discovered, removed, researched and preserved in museums. This book also contains an experiment, more great facts to know, useful websites and an index. Book band: Lime Ideal for KS2.

Discusses the force of gravity and its effects on Earth and in space.

A refreshing take on today''s green issues which is both provocative and positive

Did you know that all plants and animals are connected through a food chain! All living things rely on one another to survive--but who is at the top of the food chain? Read and find out!

This vibrantly zany book takes a light-hearted but fact-filled look at the early history of the Earth.

Describes how the bones of a dinosaur became fossilized, were discovered by a paleontologist, and were ultimately displayed in a museum. Includes activity.

This vibrantly zany book takes a light-hearted but fact-filled look at the Stone Age.

Learn how weather and water wear away rocks.

This vibrantly zany book takes a light-hearted but fact-filled look at the early history of the Earth.

Abortion is a widely debated topic. Some people view abortion as murder, while others argue that abortion is necessary for the survival of women. Readers will be looking at both sides of the argument as this volume explores the deeply polarizing subject.

Presents information about how human beings move, discussing bones and muscles, what happens when they break or get strained, and how to keep them healthy and working effectively.

Presents information about breathing, discussing the main organs of the body''s respiratory system, their functions in inhaling and exhaling, the composition of air, and ways in which the lungs can be kept healthy.

Presents information about eating, discussing how food gets from the mouth to the rest of the body and the importance of a balanced diet.

Provides information about the history of drugs and the reasons that people take drugs.

Originally published: London: A & C Black, 2003.

Well-annotated diagrams and vibrant photographs show both the internal and external workings of the circulatory system.

Presents information about how human beings develop and grow from conception to adulthood, discussing how babies are made, animal life cycles, and how to take care of oneself.

Discusses how the senses work and how to make sure that they do not get damaged.

Deals with the tough topic of youth crime that young people face in the day-to-day life.

"A visual guide to the world''s most incredible creatures"--Cover

Presents an overview of the animal kingdom by briefly touching on such topics as families, cities, hibernation, wings, living in snow and ice, plankton, and extinct animals.

A totally modern, easy-to-read, upbeat guide to girls'' growing up issues, now updated to include online and smartphone safety. The Girl Files offers age-appropriate advice, practical tips and support to help girls navigate the physical and mental rollercoaster of puberty. From periods and body hair to bras, boys, sexting and cyber bullying, The Girl Files'' chatty, big-sisterly style is a fantastic, feel-good reference source for ''tweens and young teens, and places a strong emphasis on the importance of self esteem, and maintaining a positive attitude. Chapters: P is for puppies, pink and... puberty From hips to zits The news on boobs Periods, pads and PMS All change! Mates and dates Staying safe Get connected! The Boy Files by Alex Hooper-Hodson is the partner title to The Girl Files, offering puberty advice and support for boys. Alex has also written the popular teen self-help resources: 52 Teen Girl Problems and How to Solve Them and 52 Teen Boy Problems and How to Solve Them.