Wishlist Wednesday: The Book That Every Family Needs To Have In Their Home Library

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Happy Wednesday! It's Wishlist Wednesday Time here on the blog! Today, I have a book that we just NEED! 

This is The Usborne Children's Encyclopedia!

This may be one of the coolest books I've ever seen. Check it out: 

Jam-packed with information, photographs, charts and maps for additional study and research.

  • Links to over 150 recommended websites through the Usborne Quicklinks Website
  • Downloadable quizzes, word searches and activity sheets
  • Over 1,500 amazing photographs, illustrations and diagrams
  • Up-to-date information on hundreds of topics
  • Lots of free, downloadable pictures
  • Simple, safe activities and experiments
  • Maps of the world and flags of every country
  • Facts and records
  • Over 150 QR codes allow readers to access carefully selected websites, downloadable pictures and quizzes - straight to a mobile phone or tablet. An additional 750 internet links lead to a hand-picked selection of the best websites available on a desktop computer.

This book is 6 1/4" by 7 7/8" and 320 pages long. I highly recommend it for any kiddo in school. It's perfect for homeschoolers and public and private school attendees alike. 

The pictures are colorful, and for any kiddo who's got further interest in the content of the pages, just quickly scan the QR code and go right to a website with even more information. It's the perfect blend of technology and books. 

This is totally going on my Usborne Wishlist

Do you remember what your first research paper topic was? Mine was bottlenose dolphins in either 1st or 2nd grade! 

 

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Comments

kerri - May 2, 2018 12:32 PM
This looks cool! My girls would be so interested.
Mama Writes Reviews - May 2, 2018 7:25 PM
I'm totally getting it once I close my book party and redeem my free books! I'm very excited.
Anitra Jackson - May 2, 2018 7:00 PM
This looks like such a great book that's full of great info!
Mama Writes Reviews - May 2, 2018 7:26 PM
Yes! I can't wait to get it!
Sarah - May 2, 2018 7:02 PM
My oldest son is five and he would absolutely love this book. We have ordered usborne books before and they are great!
Mama Writes Reviews - May 2, 2018 7:26 PM
I am getting this for my 5 year old as well!
Carri - May 2, 2018 7:06 PM
I just LOVE encyclopedias of all kinds! Thanks for the recommendation.
Mama Writes Reviews - May 2, 2018 7:26 PM
Me too. I love having information! Thanks for stopping by!
Crysta Parkinson - May 3, 2018 12:38 AM
We have this book and totally love it! It is so useful in our homeschooling, we use it often.
Mama Writes Reviews - May 4, 2018 3:28 PM
Great to know! Thanks for stopping by. :)
Loni - May 3, 2018 1:15 AM
This looks like such a great encyclopedia! I think every classroom needs one too! :)
Mama Writes Reviews - May 4, 2018 3:28 PM
That's a great idea! I was looking for an end of year teacher gift for my son's class.
Sarah Howe - May 4, 2018 7:26 AM
ah this looks brill. I used to have one when I was younger. Thanks for sharing with #bloggersbest x
Mama Writes Reviews - May 4, 2018 3:28 PM
Thanks for stopping by!
Mama Writes Reviews - May 4, 2018 3:28 PM
Thanks for stopping by!
Amy - The Rolling Baby - May 4, 2018 1:36 PM
I loved my encylopedia when I was a kid. I used to refer to it so often #fortheloveofBLOG
Mama Writes Reviews - May 4, 2018 3:29 PM
Yes, I remember mine as a kid too. I was sad when we moved and we had to give it away.
Vicky - May 8, 2018 4:32 AM
I love the look of this book! I think my toddler would love it, she loves learning about new things. Thanks for sharing with #fortheloveofBLOG
Mama Writes Reviews - May 8, 2018 8:55 AM
Thanks so much for stopping by! It really is an amazing book.
Gladys Parker - May 24, 2018 7:11 PM
I have always loved children's Encyclopedias. I remember when the grocery stores sold them for .99 cents for the first edition. This New Edition sounds awesome with all those additional website links to add even more information translated education!
Mama Writes Reviews - May 26, 2018 12:36 PM
It's a pretty cool setup with the internet links. I love that!
Czjai Reyes-Ocampo - May 25, 2018 8:48 AM
Every home needs a great encyclopedia such as this. If I remember correctly, my first ever research paper was about constellations. :)
Mama Writes Reviews - May 26, 2018 12:36 PM
Constellations! That's cool!
holly - May 25, 2018 10:33 AM
Looks like a great read. I will definitely have to check this book out. Thanks for the great review.
Mama Writes Reviews - May 26, 2018 12:36 PM
You're welcome! Thank you for stopping by!
Shannon Sawicki - May 25, 2018 10:54 AM
my step son loves facts so this would be a perfect book to read with him a bedtime.
Mama Writes Reviews - May 26, 2018 12:37 PM
That's a cool idea! I'm going to try that with my boys!
Luci - May 25, 2018 2:16 PM
I need to get that book for my niece and nephew. They would love this book. I think I had a book like this growing up and I loved it.
Mama Writes Reviews - May 26, 2018 12:37 PM
I think I had one too, and I used it all the time. I'm excited to get this for my family.
Mi Fernandes - May 25, 2018 6:46 PM
My nephew loves this kind of books, I wonder if this one as well. Looks amazing and thats a lot of info in there!
Mama Writes Reviews - May 26, 2018 12:38 PM
It's sure packed with information. Lots and lots of information.
Cristina - May 25, 2018 9:59 PM
A good encyclopedia like the one you mention here by USborne is for sure a mustn’t to have at home!
Mama Writes Reviews - May 26, 2018 12:39 PM
Thank you! I appreciate your stopping by!
Explorethe6 - May 26, 2018 1:51 AM
You'll have to be sure to share your review once you get this book! It sounds like it's full of fun facts and I think my nieces would love it!
Mama Writes Reviews - May 26, 2018 12:39 PM
I'm excited to! I will definitely review the book once we get it.
Carol Cassara - May 26, 2018 7:27 AM
I think it's awesome that you're sharing this! It's really good to have encyclopedias that the kids can ready and have access to at home.
Mama Writes Reviews - May 26, 2018 12:40 PM
Yes! Now that I have a KINDERGARTENER, we're going to start having homework and papers and so much! I love having a reference book on hand.
Elizabeth O - May 26, 2018 9:23 AM
This looks like a really must have book for children and families. Encyclopedias are awesome for learning and educating.
Mama Writes Reviews - May 26, 2018 12:41 PM
Every family needs an encyclopedia! I also love how this is packed with internet links for further learning.
Rachel - May 27, 2018 8:37 AM
I totally agree with this! I used to have one in my family home and used it loads for homework! These were the days before Google though!
Mama Writes Reviews - May 27, 2018 9:00 AM
Google made a world of difference, didn't it?
Heather - June 12, 2018 1:50 PM
Oh gosh, I used to LOVE encyclopedias when I was a kid!
Jenn - August 20, 2018 1:39 PM
A perfect gift idea. Thank you for sharing!
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