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Free digital book Coronavirus information for children 5-9

Axel
Scheffler has illustrated a digital book for primary school age
children, free for anyone to read on screen or print out, about the
coronavirus and the measures taken to control it. Published by Nosy
Crow, and written by staff within the company, the book has had expert
input: Professor Graham Medley of the London School of Hygiene &
Tropical Medicine acted as a consultant, and the company also had advice
from two head teachers and a child psychologist.

The book answers key questions in simple language appropriate for 5 to 9 year olds:  read more »

Scribd’s library — which includes millions of ebooks, audiobooks, magazine articles, and more — available to anyone, free, for 3

To help those around the world forced to socially distance themselves and self-isolate, Scribd has made its library of millions of ebooks, audiobooks & magazines free for 30 days.

Perhaps you'll find something there to help you take your mind off things?

 

Scribd’s library — which includes millions of ebooks, audiobooks, magazine articles, and more — available to anyone, free, for 30 days through this link

Thread of online resources for parents who want to home school, and adults who want stuff to do

Ok. Spurred on by @Kinhead I’m gonna make a thread of online resources for parents who want to home school, and also adults who want stuff to do. Bear with me, it’s long and it’ll take me awhile.
Since many kids are/will be home from school,  sharing an awesome list of ideas from a parent who homeschools.
Online resources:
- BrainPop
- Curiosity Stream
- Tynker
- Outschool
- Udemy
- iReady
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These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch (Video)

Experience the best museums from London to Seoul in the comfort of your own home.  read more »

Cambridge University Press all 700 textbooks in HTML format on Cambridge Core free to access to end of May

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