There are 96 pages in this book. This is a handbook. A handbook is a single-volume reference book of compact size that provides concise factual information on a specific subject, organized systematically for quick and easy access. Statistical information is often published in handbook form (example: Statistical Handbook on the American Family). Some handbooks are published serially (CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics). This book was published 1998 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC .

JILL NEWTON's illustrations for this book have been well received by reviewers. Caroline Plaisted worked in publishing for several years before becoming a full-time writer, and is published by Bloomsbury, Simon and Schuster, Picadilly Press and Scholastic. She was born and brought up in London and now lives in Ashford, Kent.