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Category Archives: Word Wednesday
Word Wednesday: ‘Meteorites’
‘Meteorites’ from Firefly Books contains everything you ever wanted to know about lumps of rock that fall from space. It’s a perfect primer. Read More
Word Wednesday: DC Ultimate Character Guide
The ‘DC: Ultimate Character Guide’ offers a great overview of the heroes and villains from the DC Universe. Both the famous and not so famous. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Bruce Springsteen – The Stories Behind the Songs’
Rolling Stone writer, Brian Hiatt, delivers great insight into The Boss and his music with ‘Bruce Springsteen: The Stories Behind the Songs.’ Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Science is Magic’
‘Science is Magic.’ An excellent hands-on guide for teaching your children magic tricks and the science behind them. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘The Feminism Book’
Big Ideas, Simply Explained is a fabulous series from DK Books. ‘The Feminism Book’ is a perfect way to complete our series on books for International Women’s Day. Read More
Word Wednesday: Women: Our History
This Week’s Word Is “Women.” International Women’s Day is this Friday, and to mark it Word Wednesday is devoting three posts to books celebrating Women and Womanhood. Last week, I looked at So Here I Am, a book of great speeches given by women. This week, I am moving on to DK’s Women: Our History. The book… Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘So Here I Am’ by Anna Russell
‘So Here I Am’ is filled with inspirational speeches given by inspirational women from Elizabeth I to Maya Lin, via J K Rowling and Malala. Read More
Word Wednesday – ‘Leaders Who Changed History’
‘Leaders who Changed History’ combines compelling text with top quality production values.It’s a remarkable book about remarkable people. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘A Cat’s Guide to the Night Sky’
For northern hemisphere dwellers, ‘A Cat’s Guide to the Night Sky’ is an engaging book that will encourage your kids to look upwards. Read More
Word Wednesday ‘The Atlas of Disease’
There have definitely been more pleasant books discussed for Word Wednesday, but few perhaps quite as geekily fascinating. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Warhammer Adventures’ GIVEAWAY!
This week’s word is “Giveaway.” Yesterday, I reviewed the first two books in the Warhammer Adventures series. Today, in a slight departure from my usual Word Wednesday format I have a Warhammer Adventures giveaway for you all. Games Workshop is offering 5 GeekDad readers the chance to win a pair of books. The Warhammer Adventures books are great for middle-grade… Read More
Word Wednesday ‘The Aviary’ by Matt Merritt
Birds & beauty meet in tactile field guide, ‘The Aviary.’ This lovely book is filled with facts, information, and glorious pictures. Read More
Word Wednesday – “What Is Race?”
“What is Race?” is an invaluable primer for children aged 10 upwards. It answers many of the questions they may have about race and racisism. Read More
Word Wednesday: Awesomeness
It’s 2019 and who doesn’t want their kids to be awesome!? Help them on their way with these two books to help them discover their brilliance! Read More
Word Wednesday – Father Christmas
‘Tis the season that comes but once a year and these books about Father Christmas are set to become perennial favorites. Read More
Word Wednesday: “Battles That Changed History”
Beginning with the Battle of Marathon and ending with Desert Storm, Battles that Changed History is a comprehensive overview of one of humanity’s worst habits, war. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Help Your Kids With Computer Science’
It’s Computer Science Education Week so we’re looking at DK’s excellent ‘Help Your Kids With Computer Science.’ Ideal for the whole family. Read More
Word Wednesday: Biography
With December just around the corner, Word Wednesday inevitably turns its eyes toward present giving. In amongst all the frivolity and games ( hopefully lots of games) of the holiday season, there are always opportunities for quieter more thought-inducing gifts Read More
Word Wednesday – Cartography
DK delivers yet another amazing reference book. One that is manna for map Geeks. Check out ‘The History of the World Map by Map.’ Read More
Word Wednesday: 2 Astronomy Books Reviewed
‘Astronomy: The Visual Guide’ and ‘The Univerese Explained.’ Check my review of two great books from two long-serving Astronomy educators. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘The Skies Above My Eyes’
This Week’s Word Is “Skies.” This week’s Word Wednesday features a delightful children’s book that encourages them to look upwards. Commencing with a walk on a busy street, The Skies Above My Eyes moves from street signs, office blocks, and window cleaners before soaring into the heavens, traveling up beyond the edges of the Solar System. From there we head before… Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘The Physics Behind…’ by Russ Swan
‘The Physics Behind…’ looks at the physics behind life’s conveniences. Read it to revel in a wealth of information you didn’t know you didn’t know. Read More
Word Wednesday “My Mixed Emotions”
My Mixed Emotions is an excellent primer on children’s feelings. It’s essential reading for both parents and children. Relax. Breathe. Be happy! Read More
Bonus Word Wednesday: Space Adventure Poster
Awesome retro styling that channels Hergé and ‘Where’s Waldo?’ What’s not to love about the Space Adventure Poster? Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Spacecraft’
Written by a Nasa historian and backed up by detailed diagrams, ‘Spacecraft’ charts the evolution of spaceflight and man’s journey to the stars. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Beyond the Sixth Extinction’
‘Beyond the Sixth Extinction’ imagines how life might evolve after an apocalypse. It’s filled with great science and amazing pop-up sturctures. Read More
Word Wednesday: Dinosaurs – 3 Books Reviewed
This week’s word is “Dinosaur” bringing with it two great dinosaur books and the fun, stylish Dinosaur Bingo. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Absolutely Everything’ by Christopher Lloyd
‘Absolutely Everyhing’ is enthusiasm in book form. Read history as its never been told before in this comprehensive volume of wonder. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Scrapers’ by Zack Scott
Humankind is ever building upward. Check out our review of the ‘Scrapers’ by Zack Scott. A history of the world’s tallest buildings. Read More
