psychgal Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 My daughter and I are crazy about Magic School bus books. We are almost through all of them though. I haven't been able to find another series that is SO educational yet is story based (We're eventually going to love LoF). Everything I've found is just fiction with tidbits of knowledge here and there and often relies on attitude or "smart-aleckyness" for humor. Has any one found anything with the educational and story content up to the standard of MSB (for any subject)? (and doesn't have the 'tude) Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Good Times Travel Agency - History, much of it ancient One Small Square - I don't think there is a fictional storyline, but it does have a similar feel 24 Hours nature series from DK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 (edited) Are you just looking for science? ETA: I see you said 'or anything'. I will post my list later. Edited December 15, 2009 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenneinCA Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 The Way Things Work dvds are cool and have great science content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 We like the Good Times Travel Agency books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyK Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 My son recommends the Bentley Boyd comics, on sale through Homeschool Buyer's Co-op right now. I enjoy them too. :001_smile: He also says there are some more educational Geronimo Stiltons where they travel in time. I haven't read those so I'm not sure if he's right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April in NC Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I have my eye on Liberty's Kids. They have the complete series on DVD at Amazon for $45. This is an animated series all about the history of the Revolution. Has social and historical issues, explored through the eyes of a couple of teenagers living at the time and working in Ben Franklin's printing shop. It has absolutely fantastic reviews. Would work great with our study of colonial/revolutionary America this spring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyK Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 We adore Liberty's Kids and my children have learned a lot from it. Works for a wide range of ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Not fictional but my ds loves Top Readers by Barnes and Noble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 My dc REALLY and I mean REALLY like the Sir Cumference series of books. They request them all. the. time. IMO they're quirky, well written, funny, and have taught the kids a LOT about math. Sir Cumference is a knight in the kingdom of Camelot. He is married to Lady Di of Ameter and have a son named Radius. I believe there's only 6 or so titles: Sir Cumference and the First Round Table Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi Sir Cumference and the Great Knight of Angleland Sir Cumference and the Sword in the Cone Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter Sir Cumference and All the King's Tens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 What ages would you say for these books? My dc REALLY and I mean REALLY like the Sir Cumference series of books. They request them all. the. time. IMO they're quirky, well written, funny, and have taught the kids a LOT about math. Sir Cumference is a knight in the kingdom of Camelot. He is married to Lady Di of Ameter and have a son named Radius. I believe there's only 6 or so titles: Sir Cumference and the First Round Table Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi Sir Cumference and the Great Knight of Angleland Sir Cumference and the Sword in the Cone Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter Sir Cumference and All the King's Tens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 What ages would you say for these books? They are cute enough that my preschooler likes to listen to them, my K'er adores the storyline, and my grade 3 is starting to grasp the mathematical concepts. There's something in there for everyone. :D It's tough to say. An older child who knows what Pi or diameter is would find the book funnier because they would have that understanding, but a child who doesn't know the material would be introduced to the concept. To be fair, they are just short story books, not chapter books. Amazon says they're for ages 4-8. My grade 3'er doesn't get all the math concepts covered in them, but is wanting to learn because of the books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osaubi Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Andrew Lost series is science based The new Flat Stanley's World Wide Adventures books have good geographical/cultural stuff in them There are a few Ms. Frizzles Adventures that feature the same characters Geronimo Stilton is a hit and miss. The one we read about Australia was very informative, but they are not all like that. If I remember more I will post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Some of the "You Wouldn't Want to be" books are very good. Our favorite is the first one... a Sumerian Slave. Don't knock them until you try them. We love the Good Times Travel Agency books too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychgal Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Thanks for the suggestions. I've already ordered a bunch of them from our library to check them out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelouis75 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 My dc REALLY and I mean REALLY like the Sir Cumference series of books. They request them all. the. time. IMO they're quirky, well written, funny, and have taught the kids a LOT about math. Sir Cumference is a knight in the kingdom of Camelot. He is married to Lady Di of Ameter and have a son named Radius. I believe there's only 6 or so titles: Sir Cumference and the First Round Table Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi Sir Cumference and the Great Knight of Angleland Sir Cumference and the Sword in the Cone Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter Sir Cumference and All the King's Tens We love those, too. They've helped me dust off my math brain and get the cells working again. :lol: We also like What's Your Angle, Pythagoras? A Math Adventure by Julie Ellis and Math-terpieces by Greg Tang (actually, he has a TON of great math books). For Science: The Let's Read and Find Out About Science Series is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) Have you seen George's Secret Key to the Universe? http://www.georgessecretkey.com/ It would be a read aloud for the majority of 5 year olds, but interesting. Off to check out Good Times Travel Agency....... Edited January 4, 2010 by KarenNC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenS Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 The Adventures of Riley is a series Scholastic just started carrying in their book clubs. I think they're reprints, but they seem to be good. Mixes cartoon art with photography, as Riley travels around the world, learning about animals in different regions. There are six or so out now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I was reading the Cindy Neuschwander's Books (Sir Cumference) to my 5 year old last year. I also found them a good read a loud for my olders to read him. Gotta sneak learning in for both when you can:-) She also has some other books out. I like this thread. Gosh... we watch too much TV.... should be reading... should be reading... Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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