Most Popular Books by Jacqui Bailey

Key science topics explored through active investigation promoting good science practice

Una conmovedora obra sin palabras que renovará en todos sus lectores la necesidad de hablar de algo que, querámoslo o no, nos incumbe de manera esencial.

With introductory panels that encourage children to ask questions and make predictions, this series explores key science topics. This title discusses how we use electricity in our everyday lives.

The Ethical Debates series confronts contentious issues affecting people in the twenty-first century.

Discover the world of science through easy-to-follow experiments What is a force? How do forces make things move - or stop? How does the force of gravity affect life on Earth? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in Be a Scientist: Investigating Forces. This friendly, illustrated series shows how young scientists can use investigation to find out about science for themselves and is the perfect introduction to science for readers aged 7 and up.

This series explores key science topics through active investigation. Introductory panels encourage children to ask questions and make predictions before investigating - a final ''because'' panel helps the reader to interpret their results. Age 6+

The story of a tiny settlement that grew up on a muddy river bank 2000 years ago to become one of the world''s greatest capital cities. Updated for 2011, ''The Story of London'' features the famous people and dramatic events - battles, plagues, fires and bombings - that have shaped the city, as well as the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games.

With introductory panels that encourage children to ask questions and make predictions, this series explores key science topics. This title discusses how we use electricity in our everyday lives.

Discover the world of science through easy-to-follow experiments What are materials? What are a material''s properties and how do these vary? What is the difference between natural and made materials? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in Be a Scientist: Investigate Materials. This friendly, illustrated series shows how young scientists can use investigation to find out about science for themselves.

Discover the world of science through easy-to-follow experiments What is a magnet? Why are some materials magnetic? How does a compass work? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in Be a Scientist: Investigate Materials. This friendly, illustrated series shows how young scientists can use investigation to find out about science for themselves.

Elizabeth II''s Britain examines the recent history of Britain, during the time of the country''s longest-reigning monach. 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 brought 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. Ideal for the 9-11 year old reader.

With introductory panels that encourage children to ask questions and make predictions, this series explores key science topics. This title discusses how we use electricity in our everyday lives.

"What are materials? What are the properties of a material and how do these vary? What is the difference between natural and human-made materials? Find out the answers to these questions and much more"--

What is a force? How do forces make things move--or stop? How does the force of gravity affect life on Earth? Find out the answers to these questions and much more.

What is a magnet? Why are some materials magnetic? How does a compass work? Find out the answers to these questions and much more.

All children love comic-strips and they are a brilliant way of encouraging children to read. Until now, this format has rarely been used with non-fiction. The information in these four books is presented in an entertaining and accessible way, with accurate yet fun illustrations and a clear and engaging text. Each of the four books forms a chapter in the history of the world.

What is light and how does it help us to see? What is reflection? How does light form shadows? Find out the answers to these questions and much more.

With introductory panels that encourage children to ask questions and make predictions, this series explores key science topics. This title discusses how we use electricity in our everyday lives.

A água que bebemos todos os dias é mágica, mas não sai da torneira como um milagre. Os autores Jacqui Bailey e Matthew Lilly revelam os caminhos que ela percorre antes de encher nosso copo, até ficar prontinha para o consumo: descrevem a formação das chuvas, a vida da água no lençol freático, a utilização doméstica e industrial da água e os processos de tratamento.

Esta história explica a existência do dia e da noite e conta por que o Sol parece subir e descer no céu. Você vai saber por que as sombras mudam de lugar e descobrir o que é exatamente o Sol.

Como um dinossauro vira fóssil? Os autores Jacqui Bailey e Matthew Lilly simplificaram o processo de fossilização (que leva anos), sem perder nenhum detalhe, e contam a história de um dinossauro faminto que, em busca de alimento, acabou perdendo a vida, mas permaneceu para a posteridade.

Voorzien van vele grappige kleurentekeningen komen allerlei onderwerpen aan de orde die te maken hebben met puberteit en seks. Vanaf ca. 12 jaar.

Não importa quantas pernas um animal tenha — duas, quatro, cem ou nenhuma —, ele precisa de comida para viver, e a comida sempre vem de outros seres vivos. Esta história mostra que os seres vivos estão ligados pelo que comem, e que todos os animais precisam das plantas. Você vai saber o que mantém as plantas vivas.

This series uses cartoon-style illustrations and humorous narrative text to make key topics in science and geography accessible and engaging. This approach encourages children to read about and understand complex ideas.

Follows a drop of water as it cycles from droplet to vapor and back to water and describes its journeys in between. Includes activity.