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: ‘Politics for Beginners’
Category Archives: Word Wednesday
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
Word Wednesday: ‘What Would Marx Do?’
How would political theorists solve your everyday problems? One of the many questions Gareth Southwell poses with his entertaining new book “What Would Marx Do?” Read More
Word Wednesday: 2 Periodic Table Books Reviewed
This week’s word is “Element.” This week I have two periodic table books for you. I’ve had them a while, sitting on the back burner, waiting for the opportunity to share them with you. The periodic table is probably one of my favorite things in the world. For those of you familiar with Desert… Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘100 Scientists Who Made History’
DK’s ‘100 Scientists Who Made History’ presents an informative and engaging look at history’s greatest scientific minds; examining their personalities, discoveries, and inventions. Read More
Word Wednesday “Fantastically Great Women Who Made History”
Kate Pankhurst’s second book in her ‘Fantastically Great Women’ series. This time those that changed history. With wonderful illustrations and informative text, she celebrates the contribution of women across the globe and through the ages. Read More
Word Wednesday! DK’s ‘LEGO City Busy Word Book’
DK’s LEGO City Busy Word Book will build your child’s vocabulary and inspire their imaginative play. But can you find the pretzel? Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Feed’ – 2 Books Reviewed
This week’s Word Wednesday features two fabulous fiction books that examine our relationship with social media and internet content. Are we at risk of becoming slavish consumers and unthinking followers? Read More
Word Wednesday: DK’s ‘Black Panther: The Ultimate Guide’
The Marvel ‘Black Panther’ movie is just around the corner and where’s there’s a Marvel movie there’s always a DK Ultimate Guide. Black Panther is no exception and once again DK has produced an excellent companion guide. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Books That Changed History’
DK’s excellent ‘Books That Changed History’ examines the history of the written word, important texts through the ages, and their cultural impact. If you love books, you’ll this one too. Read More
Word Wednesday: 7 Christmas Book Reviews
This week’s Word Wednesday word is “Christmas.” 7 Christmas books reviewed. 7 awesome tales to warm your heart on a cold winter’s night. Read More
