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.
Sarah Ridley Book order (chronological)
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.
One Life, One Planet: One Blue Whale in Ten Thousand
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A beautiful picture book, produced in association with the Natural History Museum, that explores how the life of one blue whale is linked to countless others and why biodiversity matters
Explore the past and discover life in the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes with this time travel guidebook
One Life, One Planet: One Bee in Billions
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A beautiful picture book, produced in association with the Natural History Museum, that explores how the life of one bee is linked to countless others and why biodiversity matters
Time Travel Guides: Ancient Greeks and Athens
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Step back in time to discover life in the ancient Greek city-state of Athens with this handy time travel guidebook
One Life, One Planet: One Amur Tiger in Five Hundred
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A beautiful picture book, produced in association with the Natural History Museum, that explores how the life of one tiger is linked to countless others and why biodiversity matters
Explore Ecosystems: In a Tree
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Find out about the circle of life in the microhabitat of an oak tree
Explore Ecosystems: In a Pond
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Find out about the circle of life in Earth's amazing pond habitats
In the Animal Kingdom: Amphibians Live on Land and in Water
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
A first classification series for young children looking at what defines a particular animal type
Explore Ecosystems: In an Ocean
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Find out about the circle of life in Earth's amazing ocean habitat