Awesome retro styling that channels Hergé and ‘Where’s Waldo?’ What’s not to love about the Space Adventure Poster? Read More
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Category Archives: Word Wednesday
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
Word Wednesday: Midnight Monsters
‘Midnight Monsters’ is paper engineering at its finest. Check out the wild wood, creepy caves, and haunted house but beware what hides within. Read More
Word Wednesday: DK’s ‘Science: A Children’s Encyclopedia’
DK relaunches its Children’s science encyclopedia. Filled with stunning pictures and informative text it’s the perfect school science primer. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘DC Comics: Anatomy of a Metahuman’
‘DC Comics: Anatomy of a Metahuman.’ imagines how Bruce Wayne’s case notes of DC metahumans might look.Who knew he was such a great artist? Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Politics for Beginners’
Usborne’s ‘Politics for Beginners’ is a one-stop politics primer for ages 10 and up. It’s accessible, impartial, and fundamentally important. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Who Owns These Bones?’
Science meets design in the sumptuous ‘Who Owns These Bones?’ It’s a brilliant introduction to the wonders of the bones within us. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Inventions: A Children’s Encyclopedia’
DK strike gold again with ‘Inventions: A Children’s Encyclopedia.’ It’s another great reference book perfect for the family library. Read More
Word Wednesday: #Awkward (A Guide to Growing Up Online)
Online saftey. Always a concern for modern parents. ‘Dr Christian’s Guide to Growing Up Online’ helps your kids stay safe on the internet. Read More
Word Wednesday – ‘How to be Good at Science Technology & Engineering’
Looking for a primer to switch your children on to science? Look know further than DK’s ‘How to be good at Science Technology & Engineering’ Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Hoakes Island’
‘Hoakes Island’ is great looking, easy to access puzzle book that will be great to share with your children this summer. Read More
Word Wednesday: “You Are Awesome” by Matthew Syed
“Practice Makes Awesome” is the mantra from Matthew Syed’s book for ages 11-16. Help your kids unlock their potential with “You Are Awesome.” Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Incredibles 2: The Official Guide’
All great movies deserve a DK official guide. ‘Incredibles 2’ is no exception, so here’s ‘Incredibles 2: The Official Guide’! Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Moth: An Evolution Story’
‘Moth: An Evolution Story’ is a beautifully illustrated book that uses the story of the Peppered Moth to introduce the concept of evolution. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Myth Match’ by Good Wives and Warriors
‘Myth Match’ is a beautiful book filled with fantastic beasts. With its flipbook pages, you can create over 1000 combinations of monster and mythology. Read More
Word Wednesday – Introducing ‘Warhammer Adventures’
The Emperor has come for your children! Games Workshop announces a new book series for 8-12 year-olds, ‘Warhammer Adventures’ Read More
Word Wednesday – DK’s ‘Science Squad’
DK Science Squad is a vibrant science primer for 6 to 11-Year-Olds. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Maths – They’re the S-Team! Read More
Word Wednesday “We Wear Pants”
‘We Wear Pants’ is a charming children’s book filled with a multitude of animals. It that will engage and entertain your children, whilst posing important questions about the divergence of UK and US English. Read More
Word Wednesday – ‘The Bacteria Book’
With its bright, bilious green cover, and bumpy bacteria cartoon drawings, The Bacteria Book immediately draws its readers in. It demands to be opened, to discover what horrors lay inside. This is most definitely book that will fascinate children whilst leaving their parents feeling queasy. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘How to Be an Engineer’
This week’s word is Engineering. How to be an Engineer, is an excellent practical guide for budding engineers. Filled will the fundamentals of the subject and lots of excellent experiments to try at home. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Grandville’ by Bryan Talbot Reviewed.
The ‘Grandville’ series by Bryan Talbot is a blend of Belle Epoque steampunk, Tarantino, and badgers with guns. Here’s why I love this series so much. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different’
Following on from the success of Books like ‘Stories for Rebel Girls’ comes ‘Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different.’ Does the book have something to say, or is it a shameless attempt to jump on a popular bandwagon? Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘What’s Weird on Earth?’
DK’s ‘What’s Weird on Earth’ is filled with facts you didn’t know you didn’t know. By engaging our sense of wonder, it teachers geography using the planet’s most peculiar goings-on. Read More
Word Wednesday: DK’s ‘Do You Know About Science’
With over 200 questions answered, DK’s ‘Do you Know About Science?’ is an engaging science primer for ages 8+. Find out more, here. Read More
Word Wednesday: DK’s ‘Night Sky’
DK’s ‘Night Sky’ is a primer for younger children, designed to open up their eyes to the skies above us. Its informative text, clear diagrams, and fun experiments will inspire the next generation of astronomers. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Mysthea’ – Kickstarter Alert!
Gorgeous artwork, intriguing mechanics, and beautiful minis. What more could you ask for in a tabletop game? Check out the ‘Mysthea’ Kickstarter today! Read More
