Best educational books on Reddit
86 reviews from r/UKParenting, r/audiobooksonyoutube, r/AskReddit and 15 more subreddits
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#1
Harvard Classics
5.0
(4)
"Introduction and reader's guide is informative."
"Enjoyed Elizabethan Drama I."
"Currently reading classical philosophy."
"A representative selection of major works of Western literature."
#2
Usborne
5.0
(4)
"She loved the Usborne Farmyard Tales, they are great learn to read books."
"Great for engaging young children with stories."
"Usborne do loads of good non fiction books that are appropriate for little ones."
"We have just bought our soon-to-be-4 year old a bunch of Usborne Illustrated books. This one is perhaps my favourite."
#3
Julia Donaldson
5.0
(3)
"The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is also a favorite here."
"Stick Man is another beloved book by Julia Donaldson."
"Julia Donaldson books are huge favourites, especially the Gruffalo."
#4
National Geographic
5.0
(2)
"My kids loved the National Geographic early leveled readers on plants and animals."
"Cosmos provides a visually stunning exploration of the universe."
#5
Cambridge University Press
5.0
(2)
"The Art of Electronics is good."
"A comprehensive guide to electronics, perfect for both beginners and experts."
#6
YouTube
5.0
(2)
"SciShow is an amazing science channel on YouTube that keeps kids engaged."
"PBS Crash Course is another great science channel for kids."
#7
N/A
5.0
(2)
"Buying a pre-slotted board is recommended for simplicity in building."
"A double action truss rod is essential for guitar building."
#8
Amazon
4.5
(2)
"Feynman's books are easy to read and he explains complex ideas simply."
"I found it an interesting read."
#9
Various Authors
4.5
(2)
"A prolific reading habit of historic fiction books not only indirectly teaches history, but it teaches pattern recognition and critical thinking."
"At a slightly older age - teen years - I’d go more directly for the history books."
#10
Dan Saks
5.0
(1)
"Families Can by Dan Saks for teaching how families come in all sorts of arrangements."
#11
Ruth Spiro
5.0
(1)
"Ruth Spiro's Baby Loves Science books are surprisingly good."
#12
Eric Carle
5.0
(1)
"All of Eric Carle's books are also very educational."
#13
Nuclear Physics for Babies
5.0
(1)
"We have Nuclear Physics for Babies which is actually really good."
#14
Who Was? and What Is?
5.0
(1)
"The most child friendly history books series I can think of is the “Who Was? and What Is? What is America” book series."
#15
Horrible Histories
5.0
(1)
"The Horrible Histories books, and the spin-offs, Murderous Maths and Horrible Science?"
#16
Usborne Books
5.0
(1)
"Usborne Books has some awesome science titles for a wide range of ages and readers."
#17
Moritz Klein
5.0
(1)
"I love Moritz Klein on YouTube. Really fantastic videos."
#18
W2aew
5.0
(1)
"W2aew on YT also has a great video on op amps."
#19
innove workshop
5.0
(1)
"Oh and innove workshop on YT too."
#20
Khan Academy
5.0
(1)
"Offers actual lessons and exercises."
#21
The Organic Chemistry Tutor
5.0
(1)
"The Organic Chemistry Tutor series is excellent for understanding complex concepts."
#22
Beatrix Potter
5.0
(1)
"The tales of Beatrix Potter are classics for a reason."
#23
Cal Newport
5.0
(1)
"Very insightful book dispelling the idea that everyone has a passion and if you find it and get a career aligned with that passion you'll be eternally happy."
#24
Books for Topics
5.0
(1)
"Excellent resources for children to read independently, perfect for enjoyment."
#25
Edith Hamilton
5.0
(1)
"It’s an anthology of Greek, Roman and a bit of Norse mythology. Very well written."
#26
HarperCollins
5.0
(1)
"An insightful guide that enhances the reading experience."
#27
Doug Robertson
5.0
(1)
"A sarcastic and educational book I love."
#28
Routledge
5.0
(1)
"It’s one of the best academic works on Greek myth."
#29
Guitar Player
5.0
(1)
"Full of really good info that may be of use."
#30
Erlewine
5.0
(1)
"This book is a comprehensive guide on finishes."
#31
Fritz Graf
5.0
(1)
"A great overview of the study of Greek myth over time."
#32
Goodreads
5.0
(1)
"It’s great. It’s perfectly understandable for people with zero background in feminism or gender or any other woke things, while it manages to still have a lot to give to people who are already fairly knowledgeable. I learned so much!"
#33
Dolly Parton
5.0
(1)
"Dolly Parton's free book program is a wonderful initiative that encourages children to read."
#34
Martin
5.0
(1)
"Building Electric Guitars by Martin Koch is by far my favourite."
#35
Shirley Hughes
5.0
(1)
"A beloved classic that children enjoy."
#36
Carl Sagan
5.0
(1)
"Probably the best introduction to astronomy and the history of science."
#37
Hiscock
5.0
(1)
"I'd say get the Hiscock book. Pure gold."
#38
Oxford Reading Tree
5.0
(1)
"The full Oxford Reading Tree was a great investment for learning to read."
#39
Ben Goldacre
5.0
(1)
"A must-read for understanding science."
#40
Chris Hadfield
5.0
(1)
"The book I learned the most about leadership and teamwork."
#41
Bill Bryson
5.0
(1)
"A comprehensive foundation knowledge book."
#42
Howard Zinn
5.0
(1)
"For accurate discourse that focuses on what really happened, Howard Zinn will be your guy."
#43
Penguin Books
5.0
(1)
"A Brief History of Time is an excellent introduction to complex scientific concepts."
#44
Doug Self
5.0
(1)
"I’d recommend any book by Doug Self. He’s fantastic but his books assume some level of electronics knowledge."
#45
Thomas the Tank Engine
5.0
(1)
"Thomas the Tank Engine books are also a hit."
#46
Mr Men
5.0
(1)
"Mr Men and Little Miss books are classics."
#47
Libby
5.0
(1)
"Libby allows you to borrow books for free with a public library card."
#48
Hoopla
5.0
(1)
"Hoopla offers excellent audio quality and a variety of features."
#49
Candide
5.0
(1)
"A classic that expands cultural literacy."
#50
Dao De Jing
5.0
(1)
"A philosophical text that is essential for understanding Eastern thought."
#51
The Hare with Amber Eyes
5.0
(1)
"A beautifully written memoir that explores art and family."
#52
The Confessions of Saint Augustine
5.0
(1)
"A profound exploration of faith and philosophy."
#53
The Brothers Karamazov
5.0
(1)
"A deep dive into morality and human nature."
#54
East of Eden
5.0
(1)
"A rich narrative that explores good and evil."
#55
Guns, Germs, and Steel
5.0
(1)
"An insightful analysis of human history."
#56
Dracula
5.0
(1)
"A classic horror novel that remains relevant."
#57
Frankenstein
5.0
(1)
"A timeless tale of creation and responsibility."
#58
Eris Young
4.0
(1)
"It talks about what nonbinary means and why it's important to be acknowledged and accepted."
#59
Steven Pressfield
4.0
(1)
"It's about beating resistance."
#60
Mark Manson
4.0
(1)
"There are some big eye openers in the book and I think it's a starter to more books that are about mindsets."
#61
Roger Penrose
4.0
(1)
"It covers all major modern theories in detail but concisely, without lying about them by skimping on mathematics."
#62
FranklinCovey
4.0
(1)
"The 7 habits of highly effective people has a lot of merit to being a better person and teacher."
#63
E. M. Berens
4.0
(1)
"So far, it's pretty good and offers everything you asked for. I'm enjoying it!"
#64
For Dummies
4.0
(1)
"The For Dummies series of books is very good for learning most of these for a beginner."
#65
Cato Institute
4.0
(1)
"The course offers a guided tour of various works, making it a valuable resource."
#66
Hal Leonard
4.0
(1)
"Great projects for musicians looking to enhance their sound with electronics."
#67
James Burke
4.0
(1)
"A great follow-up on the history of science."
#68
Stephen Hawking
4.0
(1)
"A more physics-based approach to understanding the universe."
#69
Neil Degrasse Tyson
4.0
(1)
"A great introduction to astrophysics that's accessible for all ages."
#70
New Scientist
4.0
(1)
"A good broad knowledge magazine."
#71
Scientific America
4.0
(1)
"Another excellent broad knowledge magazine."
#72
Sky and Telescope
4.0
(1)
"Great for those interested in astronomy."
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