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Carol Ballard has
written more than 50 non-fiction titles, mostly for the 7 – 14 age range. Her
main topic areas are sciences, maths and geography, especially biological
sciences, nature and environment. She is also able to write on other curriculum
areas such as music, art and history. Publishers include Heinemann / Harcourt / Raintree, Wayland, Watts.
Carol has also
written the biology strand of a major KS3 science scheme, including pupils’ and
teachers’ materials, and has been asked to write materials for GCSE Biology. She
has had a series of articles published in Teaching and Learning magazine on
various aspects of teaching Science in primary schools. Additionally, she has
acted as a scientific and educational consultant for several publishers.
Member of
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Association for Science Education |
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Society of
Authors |
Tel:
01729 830885
Email
carolballard@supanet.com
Web
www.carolballard.co.uk
Age group
preferences:
Other work
includes:
Visits to
schools and libraries for book weeks, science events, library days, workshops,
‘writing for information’ days.
Some titles:
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How Do Our Bodies Work? Series
- for 7 - 9 years
Wayland
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How Do Our Eyes See?
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How Do Our Ears
Hear?
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How Do We Taste and Smell? |
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How Do We Feel and Touch?
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How Do We Move?
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How Do We Think? |
Each book looks at one aspect of how the human body
works.
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Body Focus Series
- for 11 – 14 years
Heinemann Library
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Heart and Blood
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The Digestive System |
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Lungs
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Bones |
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The Immune System |
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Eyes
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Ears |
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Muscles
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Each book looks in detail at a body system, with a
focus on the importance of exercise and maintaining a healthy
lifestyle.
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Science Answers Series - for 7 – 9 years
Heinemann Library
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Solids, Liquids and Gases
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Grouping Materials
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These books give information about scientific topics
and include details of experiments to carry out at home or in the
classroom.
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Keeping Healthy Series - for 7
– 9 years
White-Thomson Ltd
for
Hodder Wayland
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Harmful Substances
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Exercise
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Personal Hygiene
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Relationships
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Eating
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Safety |
Ideas and information about keeping
safe and healthy.
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Using Materials Series
– for 6 – 9 years
Heinemann Library
Information about where materials come from, their
properties and how they are used.
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Exploring the Human Body
– for 9 - 11 years
Arcturus Publishing Ltd
for Watts
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Heart and
Circulation
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Stomach and Digestion |
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Lungs and Breathing |
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Skeleton and Muscles
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Brain and Nerves
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Information about the structure and function of human
body systems.
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Cutting Edge Medicine
- for 11 – 14 years
Arcturus Publishing Ltd
for Franklin Watts
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Infectious
Diseases |
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Organ Transplantation
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Delve into the world of modern medicine with these
books, which provide information about the latest techniques and science
involved.
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Food Choices series
- for 11 – 14
years
Heinemann Library
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Food for Feeling
Healthy |
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Special Diets and Food Allergies |
The importance of food, how our bodies use it, what
makes a balanced diet. The books also include recipes and meal plans.
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Chain Reactions series
- for 11 – 14
years
White-Thomson Ltd
for Heinemann Library
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From Cowpox to Vaccines – development of
medicines |
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From Steam
Engines to Nuclear Power – development of understanding of
energy |
Each book traces the development of one particular
aspect of science, linking the discoveries of the past with those of
today.
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How Does Science Work series
- for 7 – 9 years
Hodder Wayland Ltd
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Light |
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Sound |
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Magnets and Springs |
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Electricity |
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Forces |
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Materials
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An introduction to basic science facts and ideas,
together with lots of activities to try at home or in the classroom.
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