New Releases by Sarah Ridley

Super Scientists are first biographies introducing some of the world''s great scientists, simply retelling their lives and explaining why their work was important. Illustrated with archive images and photographs, the chronology of each lifetime is emphasised by a timeline that runs through the book. Charles Darwin tells the story of this key scientific figure, covering his origins as the son of a wealthy doctor, to his famous voyage on HMS Beagle, the development of his evolutionary theories and the publication of On the Origin of Species to his death and burial in Westminster Abbey.

The moving story of two brothers who fought in the First World War through the real letters, complete with hand-drawn cartoons, they sent to their sisters. Like so many families across the world, the Semple family were split apart by the First World War. While William and Robert were fighting the Germans in France, their younger sisters, Mabel and Jelly (Eileen), had to carry on with school back in England. To keep in touch, they wrote letters. The sisters treasured these letters, which gave snapshots of their brothers'' lives as soldiers. Many of the letters included cartoon illustrations to amuse the sisters. The book presents these letters with their illustrations. After each letter the author has written a short commentary, drawing out the facts about the war that can be taken from it. Altogether the book is a powerful and moving record of one family''s experience of the First World War and a moving read for readers aged nine and up. A powerful, moving record of one family''s first-hand experience of the First World War. - Education Today

Super Scientists are first biographies introducing some of the world''s great scientists, simply retelling their lives and explaining why their work was important. Illustrated with archive images and photographs, the chronology of each lifetime is emphasised by a timeline that runs through the book. Marie Curie tells the story of this key scientific figure - covering her origins as the daughter of a Polish teacher through her work on radioactivity, winning the Nobel Prize, her professorship at the Sorbonne and her amazing legacy to science today.

A Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) experiment is designed and data collected with intention to validate Positron Emission Particle Tracking (PEPT) methods. The PIV data are collected in a narrow rectangular channel for flow Reynolds number near 20,000. The narrow channel and attendant pump, header tanks and flow instrumentation are portable and designed to allow identical tests in a Concord Microsystems MicroPET P4 pre-clinical PET scanner at the pre-clinical Imaging Suite at the UT Hospital. The PIV data are instantaneous velocity field data, allowing statistics on the flow turbulence to be collected in the Eulerian frame. The PEPT method measures activated particle trajectories in time, corresponding to a Lagrangian measurement. The relationship between the PIV data collected herein, and the anticipated PEPT data is explored to provide a path for validating the performance of the PEPT method for flow measurement. The utility of the PEPT method extends to opaque fluids and flow in complex and opaque flow boundaries. These flow conditions are impossible or technically difficult for optical PIV methods to address. The PEPT method also provides full 4 dimensional particle trajectory data, with temporal and spatial resolution competitive with the most advanced optical PIV methods.

An engaging first-look at some of the most important and influential people in history. Henry was famous for having six wives and quarelling with the Catholic church. One of our most famous and notorious kings.

An engaging first-look at some of the most important and influential people in history. Churchill is famous for leading Britain as our Prime Minister during World War II and is one of history''s most important leaders.

HISTORY. An informative first look at famous figures through history. Ages 6+.

Find out about the lives of some of the most important people in history. From campaigners for change to world leaders, this series is a perfect introduction to the men and women who have helped shape out world. Book jacket.

Find out about the lives of some of the most important people in history. From campaigners for change to world leaders, this series is a perfect introduction to the men and women who have helped shape out world. Book jacket.

A timeline guides the young reader through the life of Anne Frank, and tells of her famous diary in which she recorded her life and struggles as a young Jewish girl during the Second World War.

Find out about the lives of some of the most important people in history. From campaigners for change to world leaders, this series is a perfect introduction to the men and women who have helped shape out world. Book jacket.

Join Polly, Kim and the rest of the Espresso team to find out about water. Explore where our tap water comes from, how water makes electricity, and what a monsoon is. Plus learn to paint like the Impressionists, make a cloud in a jam jar, and much more

History Snapshots: The Victorians brings history alive by combining simple text and fascinating photos to reveal how everyday people lived in the past.

Join Ash, Scully and the rest of the Espresso team to find out all about the Olympic Games. Explore how they started, what makes a champion and the Winter and Paralympics. Plus hold your own Olympics, design an Olympic kit, make a board game and much more! This book is part of the Espresso Ideas Box series, which have a wealth of information and ideas for exploring topics in a cross-curricular way. They are produced in association with Espresso Education, the leading digital curriculum service in the UK - used in over 10,000 primary schools.

This series brings history alive with fascinating photographs that reveal the lives of everyday people. This book explores the enduring popularity of the British seaside holiday and allows reader to compare and contrast seaside experiences through the ages.

Promotion of Health.

This title shows how you can find out why minibeasts and plants need each other, why ants and ladybirds fight over aphids, how to tell the difference between a cricket and a grasshopper.

Join Sal, Ash, Scully and the rest of the Espresso team as they find out all about rainforests. Explore rainforest animals, plants, people and rivers. Plus find out why rainforests are in danger, hold a rainforest debate, make a rainforest game and much more! This book is part of the Espresso Ideas Box series, which have a wealth of information and ideas for exploring topics in a cross-curricular way. They are produced in association with Espresso Education, the leading digital curriculum service in the UK - used in over 10,000 primary schools.

This is a series of books with a wealth of information and ideas for exploring topics in a cross-curricular way. The topics are introduced by the Espresso characters, who also give instructions for creative activities and pose quiz questions.

This tackles leading health issues in an informative, approachable way for younger children. It provides up-to-date facts and information is supported by colour photographs.

Easy-to-read, informative guides to life in ancient times.

Looks at how common objects are made

An informative first look at famous figures through history.

An informative first look at famous figures through history.

Discover why it is important to stay fit, clean and well. This book is about looking after your teeth.

The books in this series help young children to find out about minibeasts in their locality. Photographs of a range of minibeasts and an illustrated identification guide have been included.

Helps young children find out about minibeasts in their locality

A fun, lively yet eminently practical series of books aimed at teaching younger children how to help themselves to a healthy lifestyle