The Usborne Time Traveller
#1 in Usborne Time Traveller Series
What’s inside...
Combining four of Usborne's titles in one book, The Usborne Time Traveller takes the reader to a number of destinations for action-packed trips into the past. The detailed colour illustrations and descriptions bring history to life.
Discussion points
If you could travel to any time period we read about, which one would you choose and why?
What are some differences you noticed between life now and life in the time periods we visited in the book?
How do you think people in the past solved problems without modern technology?
What lessons can we learn from the historical figures we encountered during our time travels?
What would you take with you on a time travel adventure to help people in the past?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in each time period, asking how they would adapt to the customs and daily life.
Relate historical events or inventions from the book to modern equivalents to help your child make connections between the past and present.
Use the illustrations in the book to spark discussion about the cultural and technological differences presented in each era.
After reading, help your child to create a small time capsule with their favorite modern items and imagine how people from the past might react to them.
Praise your child’s responses and elaborate on them to deepen the conversation, reinforcing their interest and understanding of historical time periods.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding of different historical eras
Explanation: The book transports young readers through various time periods, from ancient civilizations to medieval times, vividly explaining the everyday life and innovations of each era.
Real-World Application: Children can develop an appreciation for history and learn the importance of understanding the past to better appreciate the present and future societal developments.
Example Lesson: Cultural appreciation and diversity
Explanation: Through its depiction of various cultures throughout time, the book encourages young readers to recognize and respect cultural differences.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children embrace diversity and fosters a welcoming attitude towards individuals from different backgrounds in their daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Importance of curiosity and learning
Explanation: The protagonists of the book show a great deal of curiosity about the worlds they explore, which drives the narrative and their adventures.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to ask questions and seek out knowledge actively, whether in school subjects or in learning about new cultures.
Example Lesson: Value of teamwork
Explanation: Characters in the book often work together to navigate the challenges presented by their travels in time, highlighting the successes achieved through collaboration.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of cooperating with others to achieve common goals, beneficial in group projects and community involvement.