Most Popular Books by Sarah Ridley

Tackles leading health issues in an informative, approachable way for younger children

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.

"Starting with the Sun, this book looks at a pond food chain, from duckweed plants to a bird called a heron"--

A look at baby animals in a range of habitats, exploring how their parents look after them, and how they learn, grow and thrive. Which baby animals are born in the rainforest? What are baby flying foxes called? What sound does a baby ring-tailed lemur make? This book introduces young children to baby animals in rainforest habitats. Clear and friendly text, suitable for children aged 5+, is complemented by beautiful photographs of animal babies in their natural environment. Part of the Animal Babies series looking at baby animals on farms, in the oceans and rainforests, and in snowy habitats.

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 is accompanied by large, attractive photographs.

Packed with facts and incidental information, this series presents easy-to-read guides to life in the ancient times.

Travel back in time to the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes and find out all about ancient Egyptian life and culture. Travel back in time to Thebes and find out all about life and culture there. Sail down the River Nile, visit the awe-inspiring pyramids and temple complex at Karnak and Luxor and join in the fun at a festival! Like modern travel guides, the books in this series highlight must-see features and explain local culture. Each highlighted destination contains an explanation of what took part in these areas, as well as a look at important artefacts found there providing a bigger picture of life in the past. Typical travel guide notes include, ''best time to visit'', ''what to eat'' and ''where to stay''. Perfect for the KS2 history curriculum, and for readers aged 7 and up. Contents: Thebes Putting Thebes on the Map Sail Down the Nile Stop Off at the Pyramids Where To Stay Dress Like An Ancient Egyptian A Quick Guide To Gods and Goddesses Visit Some Temples Go To a Festival Death and Mummies Watch a Funeral Procession Tutankhamun Visit Quick! Glossary Further Information Index Books in this series: The Maya and Chichén Itzá Roman Britain and Londinium The Stone Age and Skara Brae Viking Britain and Jorvik Ancient Greece and Athens The Shang Dynasty and Yin London and the Victorians Ancient Egypt and Thebes

''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 emphasized by a timeline that runs through the book.

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.

"Starting with the Sun, this book looks at an ocean food chain in Antarctica, from tiny plants called plankton to a large whale called an orca"--

A beautiful picture book that explores how one the life of one blue whale 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 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

An informative first look at famous figures through history.

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.

Everyone loves chocolate, but do you know where it comes from and how it ends up on supermarket shelves? Follow the story of chocolate through the farming process to manufacturing. Simple text is accompanied by large, attractive photographs.

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.

An engaging first-look at some of the most important and influential people in history. Nelson Mandela is famous for his passionate fight against aparthied in South Africa, becoming its first black president.He is one of history''s most important leaders.

Find out about the circle of life in Earth''s amazing pond habitats. Explore Ecosystems: Pond dives into the diverse wonder of a pond biome. This habitat is home to frogs, ducks, dragonfly, kingfishers and more. Readers find out how this ecosystem works through the lives of these animals. It explores how ocean life relies not only on other living things, but on non-living things, such as the weather, rocks and mud. 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

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.

Remembering the Fallen of the First World War takes a fascinating and detailed look at how servicemen killed during the First World War were commemorated. Beginning during the war itself, the book investigates the options available at the time - repatriation and normal burial were intially considered, but the sheer number of the dead precluded this, so cemeteries close the battlefields became the only realistic option. The book chronicles the work of Sir Fabian Ware and the Imperial (now Commonwealth) War Graves Commission in setting up permanent and beautifully maintained cemeteries after the war as well as local war memorials, plaques in churches, books of remembrance and so forth. The book also includes poetry written and artwork created to honour the fallen, and offers advice on how young readers can find their ancestors'' war graves. A must have book on World War One for ages 11 and up.

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

A farm typically has a community of different animals, and each of them has adorable babies! In this volume, readers learn about the baby animals that live on a farm, including baby sheep, baby pigs, baby cows, and more. Their relationships with their parents are also explored, as readers uncover how these animals live, grow, and thrive in their environment. Cute images of these babies are accompanied by understandable text, allowing readers to expand their knowledge of the animal kingdom and the unique habitats within them.

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. 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.

Which baby animals are born in the rainforest? And what sounds do some of these animals make? Readers uncover these answers and more as they explore the world of baby rainforest animals and their unique upbringings and ecosystems. Readers are introduced to what these babies like to eat and do, as well as how their parents take care of them. Achievable text directly corresponds to adorable photographs of these baby animals, as readers enjoy learning about them and test their knowledge at the end with a quiz.

Helps young children find out about minibeasts in their locality

A look at baby animals in a range of habitats, exploring how their parents look after them, and how they learn, grow and thrive. Which baby animals are born on farms? What is a baby goose called? Which baby animals live in a den? This book introduces young children to baby animals on a farm, exploring how their parents look after them, and how they learn, grow and thrive. Clear and friendly text, suitable for children aged 5+, is complemented by beautiful photographs of animal babies in a farm environment. Part of the Animal Babies series looking at baby animals on farms, in the oceans and rainforests, and in snowy habitats.

Travel back in time to the ancient Greek city of Athens and find out all about ancient Greek life and culture. Like modern travel guides, the books in this series highlight must-see features and explain local culture. Each highlighted destination contains an explanation of what took part in these areas, as well as a look at important artefacts found there providing a bigger picture of life in the past. Typical travel guide notes include, ''best time to visit'', ''what to eat'' and ''where to stay''. Perfect for the KS2 history curriculum.

Join Polly, Kim and the rest of the Espresso team to find out all 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! 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.

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.

Apples are a tasty food, but do you know where they come from and how they end up on the supermarket shelves? Follow the story of an apple from the first pink buds on an apple tree, through the farming process to packing houses and eventually to your fruit bowl! The simple text in this book 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 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.

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. 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.

The ocean covers around 71% of Earth surface--meaning there are plenty of fascinating and adorable baby animals that live in it! In this volume, readers meet a variety of oceanic baby animals, such as baby whales, baby eels, baby dolphins, and more. Readers are introduced to these animals and their parents, exploring how their parents look after them, and how the babies learn, grow, and thrive. Clear and friendly text is complemented by beautiful photographs of marine animal babies in their natural environment.

Find out how to tell a centipede from a millipede, why minibeasts are nature''s cleaners, and which minibeasts are fierce hunters.

Designed to support the early science curriculum, How It''s Made describes the technology behind everyday objects. Clear facts and full-color photos guide young readers through the step-by-step development of each object. Then the entire process, from raw materials through production, is summarized in a fun "Follow It Through" feature at the end of each book.

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

Packed with facts and incidental information, this series presents easy-to-read guides to life in the ancient times.