Publisher's Synopsis
A book that the entire family can learn from.
"It's because book is king and anyone who reads wears a crown indeed".
Albert Goes to Oxford - Around the World of Knowledge is a rhymed knowledge adventure around the world. When Albert opens his book, he finds himself in Oxford's Bodleian Library meeting a mythical guide who takes him on a journey to learn 10 of the greatest discoveries of our time.
From the Pythagorean theorem all the way to Einstein's theory of relativity - Come fly on a book in a journey to discover how reading can open new doors and take you to far away places and to any point in time, learning from some of the greatest minds.
A heartwarming story of a little boy who is transported to Oxford through the book he is reading and embarks on a journey to learn some of the greatest discoveries that have shaped our modern world. During his journey he learns to inquire about the world around him, asking questions and seeking to understand how knowledge is developed, while building the confidence to dream big and pursue his dreams.
What the book aims to teach
- Reading is a joy. Exploring new books, reading again beloved stories, flipping through pages, wandering in words people wrote and in worlds they created, contemplating information and opinions: we aim to show that reading and learning can be a joyful activity to pursue in our daily life.
- Developing skills. The narrative introduces skills for a lifetime, developing and reinforcing them through the story and the main character's actions and decisions. In our first book the skill is lifelong learning: "learning is a journey, not a destination".
- See books as an adventure. Books take us through their pages to new worlds, tell us fascinating stories, and introduce us to new concepts and information. With our book we aim to showcase books for the wonder they are: books are brought to life, making them lively, flying, and fun.
- Knowledge is a journey. Knowledge is not static - it is built on previous groundwork and becomes the foundation for future discoveries. We, too, should explore knowledge and learning as a journey where we start and continue our path in various directions, continually learning what interests us the most.
- Make science relatable and build confidence. We build confidence in children by making the advanced world of knowledge, books, and science relatable to them from a young age, therefore inspiring a new generation to learn, think, and aspire to make their dreams a reality.
Scientists and discoveries
With each discovery the place, and often the person, is mentioned, making the story a personal journey discussing with some of the world's greatest minds around the world and throughout time. Connecting the discovery with the place, the person (or the people), together with a simple explanation of what it is and why it matters, helps create the feeling that science and knowledge altogether is something attainable, within our reach, and keeps moving forward. In our book, among others, we portray the discoveries of Nicolas Copernicus, Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, and Edwin Hubble.
Join Albert and embark on a knowledge journey with your family!
