Bøker av Ruth Redford

Marnie and her AI sidekick Glitch investigate measles and how scientists cracked the case of treating the disease.

Marnie and her AI sidekick Glitch investigate the bubonic plague and how scientists cracked the case of Black Death.

In the early 1900s everyone from scientists to sanitation workers were trying to crack a true medical mystery--who was spreading typhoid fever in community of Mamaroneck, New York? All signs pointed to domestic worker Mary Mallon, but could she spread the disease without showing symptoms herself? Marnie and her trusted AI sidekick Glitch are on the case, following the clues to learn the history of typhoid fever, how it spread, and how we're protected from typhoid fever today. Science enthusiast Marnie discovers the fascinating history of this disease while going above and beyond, as usual, for her research project. A fun graphic approach, diverse characters, and humorous text tell this thrilling story of medical history in a high-interest format. Marnie's Medical Mysteries was developed in collaboration with Nipunie Rajapakse, M.D., Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician at the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. She completed a Master of Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and previously worked as a consultant with the World Health Organization. Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

Marnie and her AI sidekick Glitch investigate polio and how scientists cracked the case of this debilitating disease.

A first novelty board book for young children about visiting animals at the zoo, with push, pull, slide and turning mechanisms.

You Choose meets My Dad is Brilliant in this celebration of daddies everywhere. This engaging picture book encourages children to identify their daddies in a fun and interactive way.Daddies come in all shapes and sizes but what is YOUR daddy like?Is your daddy as BIG as a giant? Is he funny and cuddly? Are his feet GINORMOUS or SMELLY?Warm, inclusive and funny, this is the perfect book to help children build decision-making skills and be proud of the person they call Daddy.Ruth Redford is a freelance editor and author based in Norfolk. She studied English Literature and History of Art at university and her first ever job was at Ladybird Books. She couldn't believe that writing stories and making books for children could actually be a career! She has since worked with several publishers, including: Dorling Kindersley Books, Macmillan Children's Books, Thames and Hudson Children's Books, Random House Children's Books, David Fickling Books and many more.Dan Taylor studied illustration at university where his interest in children's illustration flourished. He has worked as a freelance illustrator for a number of years and works in a variety of media, including traditional painting techniques combined with digital. Dan has worked for several publishers including Scholastic, Sterling and Egmont. He lives with his mischievous dog, Bertie.

What does an Olympic champion eat for breakfast? How can you become the fastest runner in the world? At what age can you start training to be a boxer?Interesting facts, super secrets and never before seen photos of some of the best-known sporting heroes including boxer Amir Khan, runners Mo Farah and Christine Ohuruogu, basketball sensation Luol Deng and the gymnast Louis Smith.Look inside for tips on how to get into sports, where you can train, and how you too can become a sporting hero.