Jacqui Bailey

Presents facts about human sexuality, including anatomy, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, homosexuality, and sexual intercourse. --

A Guide to Growing Up

Sex, Puberty and All that Stuff

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

Elizabeth II's Reign - Celebrating 60 years of Britain's History

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.

What Happens When You Move?

Christopher Maynard

The story of a tiny settlement that grew up on a muddy river bank 2000years ago to become one of the world's greatest capital cities.Fully revised and updated for 2011, The Story ofLondon features the famous people and dramatic events - battles, plagues, firesand bombings - that have shaped the city, as well as the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games. Also included are introductions tothe most important social and cultural institutions that influence Londoners'lives. Facts, fun quizzes and cartoons are presented in such a way as to bringfamous events to life and cut-away drawings reveal London's greatest andbest-known buildings, such as the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament and StPaul's Cathedral.

From Roman River to Capital City

The Story of London

The books in this series use cartoon style illustrations and lively narrative text to make key topics in science and geography both accessible and engaging. This approach encourages children to read about and understand even complex ideas. Each book contains an experiment, useful websites and an index.

The Story of Electricity

Charging about

Presents information on abortion, the current laws around the procedure, and the debates on all sides of the abortion controversy.

Abortion

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.

The Story of Day and Night

Sun Up, Sun Down

Matthew Lilly

A four-volume set offers an introduction to electricity, the water cycle, dinosaur fossils, and the effects of the Earth's rotation.

Science Works

The Story of a Dinosaur Fossil

Monster Stones

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

A Story About Erosion

Cracking Up

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.

All About Puberty & Growing Up

The Girl Files

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.

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