Best Selling Books by Jacqui Bailey

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

The Science Works series use cartoon style illustrations and lively narrative text to make key topics in science both accessible and engaging. Have you ever thought about what keeps your feet on the ground? Or why things always fall downwards? The answer is a mysterious force called GRAVITY. In this revised edition from Jacqui Bailey, we follow the story of an astronaut on his first trip into space. There he experiences what life is like without the pulling force of gravity. This book also contains an experiment, more great facts to know, useful websites and an index. Ideal for readers age 6+.

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

What makes the sun rise and set? Our planet is spinning in a universe of sun, moon, and stars. See how a day unfolds in one family''s backyard in this story of Earth and sun.

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

Explains how weather and water wear away rock and includes two experiments to assist in understanding how erosion works.

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

Discusses the changes that puberty brings for boys and girls, the challenges that come with it, and the male and female reproductive systems.

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.

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.

This comprehensive and inclusive guide is packed with useful information, presented in a way that teenagers will find user-friendly and appealing. The advice on a wide range of sensitive topics is sensible and non-patronising and the illustrations are streetwise. It has been checked by expert consultants.

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

Discusses the force of gravity, how it helps keep our feet on the ground and why things always fall downward.

Discover the world of science through easy-to-follow experiments What is electricity? How does a circuit work? Why do batteries only work if you put them in the right way around? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in Be a Scientist: Investigate Electricity. This friendly, illustrated series shows how young scientists can use investigation to find out about science for themselves.

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

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

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

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

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.