11-year-old Eliza, with the help of her mother, investigates how the First World War affected her great-grandfather and his two brothers.
Sarah Ridley Books
Sarah Ridley writes and edits educational books for children and young people. A lifelong interest in history has recently led her to write about the First World War, drawing inspiration from soldiers' letters. Her work often delves into personal narratives and family archives, as seen in stories that explore the discovery of materials within her own family's collections. Another focus explores correspondence between soldier brothers and their sisters, bringing to life the experiences of young people during wartime.
Me and My World: My Friends
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A series that helps young children navigate the tricky world of relationships at home, school and beyond
One Life, One Planet: One Koala in Fifty Thousand
Why Biodiversity Matters
Exploring the interconnectedness of a single koala's life with its ecosystem, this beautifully illustrated picture book emphasizes the importance of biodiversity. Created in collaboration with the Natural History Museum, it highlights how individual species contribute to the health of their environment, making a compelling case for conservation and the protection of wildlife.
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.
Where Food Comes From: Blossom to Apple
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
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.
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.
Follow the Food Chain: Who Ate the Penguin?
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Exploring food chains and food webs in a range of habitats
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.
The Insects that Run Our World: The Decomposers
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
A series for young children that explains the vital importance of insects to our world
In the Animal Kingdom: Birds Have Feathers
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
A first classification series for young children