Most Popular Books by Sarah Ridley

Everyone has memories of the toys they played with and the pastimes 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 teddy bears and construction toys to dressing up and playing outside young children can explore what has changed and what remains popular. The book is part of the ''Tell me what you remember'' series, which explores changes in living memory through photographs and memories.

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

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.

Perfect for children aged 8+, this accessible biography of Florence Nightingale''s life shows us why we still remember her today - 200 years after her birth (May 1820). Not only did Florence improve the lives of British soldiers wounded in the Crimean War, but as a professional and hard-working, extremely clever public-health reformer she led the establishment of a training school for nurses, better designed hospitals, improved sanitation and the idea of healthcare for all (leading eventually to the NHS). All this at a time when girls and women were expected to live their lives in the private sphere of marriage and home. The book is packed with images of objects, photographs and sketches to illuminate her life story, including her pet owl, her wooden lunchbox and her travelling medicine chest. Then there are her books, and her endless lists and reports (she was fantastic with statistics), and of course the famous Turkish lantern she bought from a market in Istanbul and used to light her way down the corridors and wards of the military hospital at Scutari.

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.

This book explores what makes an animal a mammal - how their characteristics are different from other groups of animals. It shows many examples of different types of mammals 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 band 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.

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.

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

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.

Galileo Galilei tells the story of ''the father of science'' - covering his origins as the son of a musician through his work in astronomy and optics, his troubles with the Church and his enduring 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. Breakthrough panels highlight key discoveries or invite children to try out simple related experiments. Ideal for children aged 6 and up.

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.

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.

Profiles many insects and invertebrates found in soil, discussing their eating habits, habitats, and survival skills.

An informative first look at famous figures through history.

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

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

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.