Most Popular Books by Sarah Ridley

An informative first look at famous figures through history.

In the wake of Covid-19, this book is a great first introduction as to what vaccines are, how scientists first developed them and information about the Covid-19 vaccination, and other serious illnesses including malaria. The book includes the science behind germs and the immune system, the first inoculations performed in China using smallpox scabs, details of the early adopters of inoculation such as Lady Montagu in Europe and Cotton Mather in the USA, leading to Edward Jenner and the creation of the first vaccine. As well as the history of vaccines, the book looks at the modern science and issues around vaccines, covering topics such as how you vaccinate the world, herd immunity, vaccine hesitancy and anti-vaxxers. The text is illustrated with archive and modern photography.

Honey is a tasty food, but do you know where it comes from and how it ends up on the supermarket shelves? Follow the story of honey from the worker bees visiting flowers, through what happens in the hive and the collection process to a jar in your cupboard! The simple text in this book, suitable for children aged 5+, is accompanied by large, attractive photographs. Where food comes from is a series for young children, helping them question where their food comes from. It uncovers the role of bee keepers and others and begins an exploration of food groups. Children studying science topics including how plants change over time and healthy eating will also find these books useful.

Many people remember sporting events - whether they were watching them or participating. This book gives young children access to people''s memories alongside photographs to help them build up a picture of the past. From sport at school to big sporting events such as the 1966 Football World Cup, young children can explore what has changed and what remains the same. The book is part of the ''Tell me what you remember'' series, which explores changes in living memory through photographs and memories. It is a perfect teaching tool for KS1 or for children up to age 7.

An informative first look at famous figures through history.

This book tells the story of the campaign to get women the vote in Britain. Beginning by looking at the role of women in the 19th Century and ending with the continuing struggle for equal rights for women in all parts of society, this is an essential read for young people aged 10 plus to understand the history of the women''s movement on suffrage. It includes the suffragists'' campaign. The book includes photos of key people in the campaign such as Millicent Garrett Fawcett, Emmeline Pankhurst and Emily Wilding Davison and ephemera such as force-feeding equipment, banners and medallions. The book was long-listed for the 2017 SLA information book award. It is published ahead of 2018 - a landmark year that marks the centenary of the Representation of the People Act. This finally gave the vote to some women for the first time (women over 30, who owned property) and also gave the vote to all men (up until then, only about two-thirds of men had the vote). The Houses of Parliament are celebrating this centenary with their ''Vote 100'' project. 2018 will also be the 90th anniversary of women gaining full voting equality with men in 1928.

A series for young children that explains the vital importance of insects to our world. Perfect for young children studying living things and their habitats in their science lessons, or for young minibeast fans, this book explores insect helpers and pests. We need insects to survive - for pollination - and many are essential for pest control. But insects can be trouble, spreading disease or eating crops. Then there are the ''useful'' insects - that make silk or shellac, or for dyes and wax. Insect design is also an inspiration to inventors and researchers, such as those inspired by the strength of spider webs to unlock other strong materials, or investigate how mealworms are able to eat plastic. Alongside the simple text, fantastic close-up photographs show the insects at work.

Everyone has memories of their early family life. This book gives young children access to people''s memories alongside photographs to help them build up a picture of the past. From wartime families to holidays and family celebrations, young children can explore what has changed and what remains the same. The book is part of the ''Tell me what you remember'' series, which explores changes in living memory through photographs and memories. It is a perfect teaching tool for KS1 or for children up to age 7.

An informative first look at famous figures through history.

A series for young children that explains the vital importance of insects to our world. Perfect for young children studying living things and their habitats in their science lessons, or for young minibeast fans, this book explores the importance of insect decomposers such as the beetles that munch on dead trees, breaking them down and returning nutrients to the soil. It also looks at the flies that lay eggs on dead animals or food waste and whose grubs clean up these dead things to recycle their nutrients and clean up the planet. Then there are ants, collecting up crumbs of food to take back to their nests and the dung beetles that deal with - dung. Alongside the simple text, fantastic close-up photographs show the insects at work.

This book explores what makes an animal a reptile - how their characteristics are different from other groups of animals. It shows many examples of different types of reptiles in their natural environment. The simple text, suitable for children aged 5+, is accompanied by large, attractive photographs. For children progressing through book bands it is suitable for reading at level 7: Turquoise. This book is part of the ''In the Animal Kingdom'' series which explores the classification of animals. Why not look for them all: Amphibians Live on Land and Water; Birds Have Feathers; Fish Live in Water; Reptiles Have Scaly Skin; Invertebrates Have No Backbone; Mammals Have Hair.

Perfect for young children studying living things and their habitats in their science lessons, or for young minibeast fans, this book explores insect helpers and pests. We need insects to survive - for pollination - and many are essential for pest control. But insects can be trouble, spreading disease or eating crops. Then there are the ''useful'' insects - that make silk or shellac, or for dyes and wax. Insect design is also an inspiration to inventors and researchers, such as those inspired by the strength of spider webs to unlock other strong materials, or investigate how mealworms are able to eat plastic. Alongside the simple text, fantastic close-up photographs show the insects at work. The book is part of a series, The Insects that Run Our World, for children aged 6 plus. The titles are: The Pollinators, The Decomposers, The Predators and the Prey and The Helpers and the Pests.The books include information about how insects are threatened by habitat changes and pollution and how we can help them.

Helps young children find out about minibeasts in their locality

Fair Trade First explores what fair trade is, how it helps people and why we should all support it It looks at fair trade products, from bananas to footballs, and where and how they are made, bringing the processes to life with carefully selected case studies and quotes from farmers and producers who have been helped by the Fairtrade Foundation. As a topic, it ties in with themes that really resonate today, such as conscious consumerism, product sustainability and climate change. The book also contains practical suggestions for how readers can help support fair trade initiatives, as well as some fun recipes to try at home. The text has been reviewed by the Fairtrade Foundation, and they have also supplied many of the images used in the book. Perfect reading for children aged 9 and up. Contents What is fair trade? A Fairtrade story: chocolate A Fairtrade story: bananas A Fairtrade story: coffee A Fairtrade story: tea A Fairtrade story: sugar A Fairtrade story: cotton More Fairtrade products Supporting Fairtrade Questions and answers Glossary and further information Index

All living things need food to give them energy to live. Plants that make their own food and animals that eat plants or other plant-eating animals are linked together by many different food chains. This book looks at a desert food chain in Arizona, USA. The text introduces young children to the scientific vocabulary associated with food chains and big, beautiful photographs bring the desert food chain to life.

Starting with the Sun, this book looks at a food chain in a Central American rainforest, from a pea plant to a wild cat called an ocelot.

All living things need food to give them energy to live. Plants that make their own food and animals that eat plants or other plant-eating animals are linked together by many different food chains. This book looks at an ocean food chain in Antarctica. The text introduces young children to the scientific vocabulary associated with food chains and big, beautiful photographs bring the ocean food chain to life.The Follow the Food Chain series helps children aged 6 and up to explore food chains and webs in a range of habitats, from an ocean to a pond and from a rainforest to a desert. Titles in the 4-book series are: Who Ate the Butterfly?, Who Ate the Frog?, Who Ate the Penguin? and Who Ate the Snake?.

This book is an ideal resource for exploring and discussing online safety and includes topics such as using search engines, playing online games, cyber bullying, trolls and much more. Me and My World explores topics that are important to children aged 6 plus as they grow up. The text and illustrations provide lots of talking points and questions help children to relate information to themselves and discover their similarities and differences. In the classroom, the books are great for exploring the topics in the RSE 2020 curriculum. The titles in the series are Being safe, My behaviour, My family, My friends, My growing body and Life online.

This series helps young children find out about minibeasts in their locality.

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.

Bread is an everyday food, but do you know where it come from and how it ends up on the supermarket shelves? Follow the story of a loaf of bread, through wheat farming to the manufacturing process. Where food comes from is a series for young children helping them question where their food comes from. It uncovers the role of farmers and others and begins an exploration of food groups. Children studying science topics including how plants change over time and healthy eating will also find these books useful.

All living things need food to give them energy to live. Plants that make their own food and animals that eat plants or other plant-eating animals are linked together by many different food chains. This book looks at a food chain in a Central American rainforest. The text introduces young children to the scientific vocabulary associated with food chains and big, beautiful photographs bring the rainforest food chain to life.

The snowy Arctic can reach below freezing temperatures, but how do the adorable baby animals that live there survive? Readers learn about the lifestyles of these baby animals, such as baby polar bears and baby eels, and expand their knowledge of different animal species and habitats. Age-appropriate and friendly text bring readers directly into the snowy animal world, as precious photographs have readers wishing they could cuddle these animals! Tricky words are defined throughout the text and in the glossary, allowing young readers to strengthen their vocabulary.

All about light: where it comes from, what it does, why it''s important for life.

A beautiful picture book that explores how one the life of one koala is linked to countless other living things and why biodiversity matters. Produced in association with the Natural History Museum, the book helps young children explore conservation without being alarmist. The book is part of One Life, One Planet for children age 5 plus. Titles in the series: One Blue Whale in Ten Thousand One Bee in Billions One Amur Tiger in Five Hundred One Koala in Fifty Thousand

A beautiful picture book that explores how the life of one Amur (Siberian) tiger of the around 500 alive today, is linked to countless other animals and why biodiversity matters. Produced in association with the Natural History Museum, the book helps young children explore conservation without being alarmist. Vivian Mineker uses watercolour, coloured pencil and digital processes to create a modern look with a traditional texture. The book is part of the series One Life, One Planet for children age 5 plus. Titles in the series: One Blue Whale in Ten Thousand /One Bee in Billions / One Amur Tiger in Five Hundred / One Koala in Fifty Thousand

Nicolaus Copernicus tells the story of this key scientific figure - covering his origins as the son of a merchant through his education in Poland and Italy, his work in astronomy and mathematics, the development of his theories about the universe and his legacy 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.

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 circle of life on Earth''s amazing Amazon Rainforest habitat. Explore Ecosystems: Rainforest dives into the diverse wonder of South America''s famous rainforest biome. This habitat is home to jaguars, monkeys, frogs, birds and more. Readers find out how this ecosystem works through the lives of these animals. It explores how rainforest life relies not only on other living things, but on non-living things, such as the climate and rivers. The importance of balance in the natural world is a key theme - showing how animals large and tiny have an impact on their environment. The Explore Ecosystems series is a perfect introduction to habitats for readers aged 7 and up. Titles in the series In a Desert In an Ocean In a Pond In a Rainforest On a Savannah In a Tree

A beautiful picture book that explores how one the life of one bee is linked to countless other living things and why biodiversity matters. Produced in association with the Natural History Museum, the book helps young children explore conservation without being alarmist. It is full of interesting facts and covers topics including pollination, why bees are important and what we can do to help. The book is part of the series One Life, One Planet for children age 5 plus. Titles in the series: One Blue Whale in Ten Thousand One Bee in Billions One Amur Tiger in Five Hundred One Koala in Fifty Thousand

Using photographs from British history as the starting point, the titles in this series explore what it was like to live in a certain era. Simple questions are featured allowing children to think more about what is going on in the photographs.

Everyone has memories of the food they ate they had when they were growing up. This book gives young children access to people''s memories alongside photographs to help them build up a picture of the past. From family meals to wartime rationing young children can explore what has changed and what remains the same. The book is part of the ''Tell me what you remember'' series, which explores changes in living memory through photographs and memories. It is a perfect teaching tool for KS1 or for children up to age 7.