Books with author Frances Ridley

A boy and his mother go for a walk along the seashore and find all sorts of shapes. There’s a starfish shaped like a star, a pebble that’s an oval and a jellyfish that’s a circle. A combination of fascinating photos and delightful artwork show the variety of shapes that can be found.• This e-book is best viewed on Kindle Fire in landscape view to optimise your experience.• Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.• Text type – A simple recount.• The shapes are repeated on pages 14 and 15 for children to recall and discuss.• This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

Who is your favourite Superhero? Where do they origate from and who has the 'best' powers? Welcome to the world of superheroes. Zoom in on Superman, spider-man, batman, The hulk, silver surfer and wonder woman! focus on Superhero teams!The Snapshots series of colourful and visually appealing titles is designed to engage 9 to 14 year old reluctant readers. With their bold design and familiar subject matter – from battles to Batman – these books are perfect for guided reading and for encouraging less able readers to enjoy reading alone.

An exciting look at the extraordinary life of a man who exerted a major influence on the path of world history This exciting new biography looks at the extraordinary life of Nelson Mandela, and explores his influence on the path of world history. From his days as a young activist to his release from prison after serving 27 years, this sophisticated magazine-style biography engages older reluctant readers and provides a high quality non-fiction resource. The up-to-the-minute narrative has all the flair and excitement of a fictional novel. The book also has a Legacy chapter that looks again at Mandela's life and achievements, and provides the reader with points to discuss and questions to consider. Featuring photographs of his funeral and information on the many world leaders who attended, this is a must-have book for all admirers of the great man.