The Home Schoolers' Library
By The Bookshop on the Green
By The Bookshop on the Green
Home schooling is a challenge, but can be rewarding. Here are a few books and resources we've used with our own children, and might help you on your learning journeys...
Knowledge Encyclopedia Science!
DK
£19.98 £18.58Excellent colour guide to all things science, explaining molecules, forces and biology. One they can get lost in.
Kay's Anatomy: A Complete (and Completely Disgusting) Guide to the Human Body
Adam Kay and Henry Paker
£14.99 £13.94This was a big hit with some of our children at Christmas - lots of biological facts are smuggled in amongst the entertainment and jokes.
Children's Dictionary: Illustrated Dictionary for Ages 7+
Collins Dictionaries and Maria Herbert-Liew
£12.99 £12.08Every house should have one, and this strikes the right balance - neither too simple nor too complex.
KS3 Maths Study Guide - Foundation
Richard Parsons
£4.95We've found this very useful for explaining difficult new topics. Maths has changed a lot since the 1980s!
10 Minutes A Day Fractions, Ages 7-11 (Key Stage 2): Supports the National Curriculum, Helps Develop Strong Maths Skills
Carol Vorderman
£5.99 £5.57Bitesized tests for understanding fractions.
Poems to Perform: A Classic Collection Chosen by the Children's Laureate
Julia Donaldson and Clare Melinsky
£6.99 £6.50
Which books have helped your family? Email [email protected] with any suggestions.