This one is a little leftfield compared with my usual Word Wednesday fare, but why not come on a trip with me to the Bauhaus Ballet? Read More
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Category Archives: Word Wednesday
Word Wednesday: Science Ninjas
‘Science Ninjas: Big Trouble with Simple Machines’ is a perfect introduction to the principles of engineering. Read More
Word Wednesday – National Park Posters
Celebrate the wonder of “America’s Best Idea,” with these National Park Posters. Check out the post for retro feels and a discount code too! Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Ask a Scientist’
“Ask a Scientist” The best baby shower gift nobody will receive! A brilliant science book invaluable for parents with inquisitive children. Read More
Word Wednesday: DK’s ‘Signs and Symbols’
‘Signs and Symbols’ is a social and cultural history primer told from through the medium of symbols. It’s fascinating from start to finish. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘On the Origin of Species’ – Retold
When a book about evolution drops through my letterbox, I pretty much know it will end up in a Word Wednesday column. Particularly if it’s are as gorgeous as Sabina Radeva’s retelling of Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Be a Super Awesome Photographer’
‘Be a Super Awesome Photographer’ will help your kids release their inner artist and unleash the power of their phone camera. Read More
Word Wednesday: DK – Pixar and ‘Toy Story 4’
DK has 2 books perfect for ‘Toy Story’ fans. The ‘Disney·Pixar Character Encyclopedia’ and the ‘Toy Story 4: Official Guide.’ Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘TIE Fighter Owners’ Workshop Manual’
Love technical specs? Love diagrams? Love TIE fighters? Then the TIE Fighter Owners’ Workshop Manual is just for you! Read More
Word Wednesday ‘Science You Can Eat’
DK’s ‘Science You Can Eat’ is filled with fascinating information and experiements to help your child understand what happens when they eat. Read More
Word Wednesday: “Speak Up!”
‘Speak Up!’ Find your voice with the help of Tampon Tax campaginer Laura Coryton. It’s a vital vibrant book for our times. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Hello World’ by Hannah Fry
Hello World by Hannah Fry is a fascinating look at the algorithms that govern our lives. It examines the good and bad of machine learning and asks important questions, such as should a computer be in charge of clinical diagnosis or criminal sentencing, and can an algorithm be an artist? Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Crossing on Time’
For Word Wednesday this week, it’s something of an honor to review a book by an author who created one of my favorite books of all time. Read More
Word Wednesday “General Knowledge Genius”
Who doesn’t love a quiz? Awesome pictures and fascinating facts packaged to promote some healthy competition. It’s General Knowledge Genius! Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Inventing Ourselves’ by Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
‘Inventing Ourselves’ by Sarah-Jayne Blakemore. Possibly the book every parent of teenagers should read. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘What’s Where On Earth: Dinosaurs.’
DK Books once again prove they are King of the Dinosaurs with the excellent ‘What’s Where on Earth: Dinosaurs’ Read More
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
