Sarah Ridley

In the Animal Kingdom: Amphibians Live on Land and in Water by Sarah Ridley explores what makes an animal an amphibian and how their characteristics differ from other groups of animals. It provides many examples of different types of amphibians in their natural environment. With simple text suitable for children aged 5 and above, the book is accompanied by large,...

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

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 pollinating insects. Pollinating insects allow countless wild and cultivated plants to make fruit and seeds. Bees, of course, are featured, but also wasps, the tiny flies that pollinate the cacao tree flowers, hoverflies, beetles, butterflies...

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...

One Life, One Planet: One Amur Tiger in Five Hundred is a beautiful picture book that explores how the life of one Amur (Siberian) tiger, of the around 500 alive today, is intertwined with countless other animals and highlights why biodiversity matters. Produced in association with the Natural History Museum, the book is designed to help young children explore conservation...

In the Animal Kingdom: Mammals Have Hair by Sarah Ridley explores what makes an animal a mammal, highlighting how their characteristics differ from other groups of animals. The book provides many examples of different types of mammals within their natural environments. The simple text, suitable for children aged 5 and above, is accompanied by large, attractive photographs. For children progressing...

A beautiful picture book that explores how 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...

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...

Animal Babies: In the Snow offers 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 cold, snowy places? What are baby seals called? What sound does a polar bear cub make? This book introduces young children to baby animals...

Find out about the circle of life on Earth's amazing Australian desert habitat. Explore Ecosystems: In a Desert dives into the diverse wonders of the Australian desert biome. This habitat is home to reptiles, kangaroos, birds, plants, and more. Readers will discover how this ecosystem functions through the lives of these animals and plants. The book explores how desert life...

Find out about the circle of life in Earth's amazing pond habitats. Explore Ecosystems: In a Pond dives into the diverse wonder of a pond biome. This habitat is home to frogs, ducks, dragonflies, kingfishers, and more. Readers will discover how this ecosystem works through the lives of these animals. It explores how pond life relies not only on other...