Most Popular Books by Sarah Ridley

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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 ocean? What are baby eels called? What sound does a dolphin calf make? This book introduces young children to baby animals in ocean 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.

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, 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 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.

This book explores what makes an animal an amphibian - how their characteristics are different from other groups of animals. It shows many examples of different types of amphibian 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 8: Purple. 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 in Water; Birds Have Feathers; Fish Live in Water; Reptiles Have Scaly Skin; Invertebrates Have No Backbone; Mammals Have Hair.

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

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

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.

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.

Let''s plan a trip to the past using this essential time-travel guide! Get ready to visit the temples at the Acropolis, socialize at a symposium, see democracy in action, get fit at a local gymnasium, and watch a brand-new play at an outdoor theater. In this book, readers can do all of that and more as they head to the mighty city of Athens 2,500 years ago. Key facts about ancient Greek life and culture are presented in a fun and engaging way, supported by full-color illustrations.

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

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.

Helps young children find out about minibeasts in their locality

''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.

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