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Fun Books for Lockdown Learning (+ Giveaway)

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So, for the last few weeks parents how found themselves taking on the role of teacher. It’s hard and children aren’t always terribly receptive to learning! I’ve been working with Welbeck Publishing looking at a collection of fun, educational and informative books for children of all ages. Even the most reluctant of learners will find something to enjoy in the gorgeous illustrations and photographs and the fascinating, easy-to-digest text. Bring lessons to life during or after schooltime with this gorgeous collection of biology, history and geography titles.

 

So You Want to Build a Human

This book is aimed at 8+ (although E at six has enjoyed it). In this fun and interactive ‘human body construction guide,’ you’ll reveal the answers to all your puzzling human biology questions! Find out what each body system does and how they fit together to create a living, breathing person. This is a great visual book and comes with a HUGE poster!

Living Planet

Explore Nature in all its glory – from the formation of the Earth and prehistoric life to the varied habitats of our world today. Watch incredible videos play on the page with the free augmented reality app – see a volcano erupt, watch the plants and animals of the rainforest, and see right to the Earth’s core in this unmissable exploration of the amazing world we live in. This is a fantastic book and we intend to use this alongside an Oceans study next week.

The Story of the Titanic

Explore the beautiful sundecks, marvel at the luxurious design and relive the tragic sinking of the world’s most famous ship. Beautiful images and bite-sized information bring the Titanic to life, from its construction to the victims and survivors after its tragic sinking. This has sparked a lot of interest for D so I am not going to plan a Titanic themed mini project for him at some point soon.

The Holocaust: A History for Children

This thought-provoking book uses evocative photographs, maps and easy-to-follow text to tell the story of the darkest event in human history to young readers in a clear and sensitive way. It explores the period leading up to the Holocaust, what life was like in the ghettos and concentration camps, the aftermath and the founding of the state of Israel. This deals with a difficult topic in a really clear way.

The Story of the First World War For Children

A fact-packed information book that relates the unfolding events and the human stories in a way that brings history vividly to life. This book is superb and has had D totally absorbed since it arrived! He has been busy drawing the different soliders and learning all manner of facts.

The Story of the Second World War for Children

Showing the impact of the war on the lives of the people who lived through it. Feature boxes throughout highlight subjects of particular interest to children, such as life inside a U-boat and tips for a jungle fighter. Maps and cross-section artworks of the insides of famous tanks, aircraft, U-boats, aircraft carriers add extra detail and fascination for children.

Weird Weather and Changing Climates

What is climate change, how is it affecting our planet – and what can we do to prevent it? This must-have book suggests projects and ideas to encourage all of us to do what we can to be greener, limit our carbon footprints and make a lasting difference.

These books are the perfect springboard into projects and a wide range of learning. Since these books arrived D has been busy drawing up the army uniforms and creating his own lapbook of clothes from the 1914-1918 war.

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I am Sarah, home educating mum of three (born 2012, 2014 and 2016)

32 Comments on “Fun Books for Lockdown Learning (+ Giveaway)

  1. The second world war book, my son has become interested in this subject after VE day.

  2. I think so you want to build a human would be perfect for my nephew he say he wants to be a doctor

  3. They all look really great actually, but I would go for Weird Weather and Changing Climates. Thank you

  4. The Story of the Second World War for Children, important for our children to remember…..

  5. I’d like the ‘so you want to build a human book because as worthy as the others are (titanic, world wars, etc) I know that Daisy and Leo are already having to think about scary things and I don’t want to add to this.
    I was amazed recently to have quite a sensible, logical conversation with Leo, who is only 4, about corona virus. He already knows who the prime minister is and he told me that he has to stay inside to stay safe. I think it’s such a shame that the little ones are having to think of things like this.
    How to build a human sounds a perfect antidote to all the scary things they are having to cope with.

  6. The Story of the Second World War. My son has a particular interest in this as it was his latest topic at school.x

  7. So you want to build a human looks not only educational but like it would capture my sons attention too.

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