Most of the United States and in other countries as well, schools are closed due to the COVID19 virus threat.  Public schools and probably many, if not all, private schools have implemented their learning from home programs.  Students are sort of half homeschooled and half still in public school as they remain in contact with their teachers for part of the day for a few hours of pubic school instruction.  In response to this widespread pandemic, Usborne Books & More has added a new category to their line of educational books called Learning from Home.  The following books are recommended for students in the 5th grade.

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Learning from Home with Usborne - 5th Grade

100 Science Experiments

100 Science Experiments

This action-packed collection of science experiments combines hands-on fun and scientific investigation. See the results for yourself and then find out what’s really going on by discovering the science behind it all.

Series: Science Activities
These bright, exciting books respond to the growing emphasis on scientific exploration for young children. Their appealing scientific activities are cleverly designed to help children investigate the intriguing properties of different types of science. Experiments explore basic principles of physics, chemistry, and biology in a fun and practical way. 

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Girls with a Voice and Girls with Courage

6 Chelsea Walk Bindup 1 (Girls with a Voice and Girls with Courage)

Discover the extraordinary lives of the inspiring girls who have lived throughout history at 6 Chelsea Walk. 1764: Mary Ann wishes to become an opera singer, but when she's forced to leave her school, her dreams are dashed. Can Mary Ann find a way to sing again? 1857: Lizzie is sent to London to live with her aunt and uncle. She misses her mother and her garden in the country, but when she discovers her mother is in danger, she must find the courage to rescue her. Two inspiring stories of girls fighting for their dreams.

A Year in My Life

A Year in My Life

A kids’ journal quite unlike any other, this beautifully illustrated book invites children to record a year of their life by filling in the 365 quirky drawing and writing activities—one for every day of the year. Activities are fun, quick—so no excuse to miss any days!—and imaginatively offbeat, so journalers might be invited to “Draw a scene that happened today, but give the people animal heads” or “Write down every feeling you remember feeling today” or simply just “Sum up today in a single word.”  At the end of the 365 days, children will end up with an amusing, creative, and offbeat record of a year in their life to treasure in years to come.

Black Beauty

Black Beauty

This classic story is narrated by a well-bred horse named Black Beauty. Follow her as she tells the tale of her life from a pleasant meadow in the English countryside to the dark streets of Victorian London, as she passes from owner to owner and experiences both cruelty and kindness.

Series: Illustrated Originals
Beautifully illustrated, complete, and unabridged stories in paperback version.  

Butterflies

Butterflies

I know there are miracles. The Professor said there are miracles. I’ll have soft skin and pretty hair one day. One day, I’ll wear my hair up.

Katherine is almost eighteen. Severely burned when she was three, she dreams that one day she will look like everyone else. Be like everyone else. Achieve her dreams.

But Katherine won’t be seen as a victim. Her life is filled with fun and humor and friendship, as she faces her first “real” date, arguments with her mum, and decisions about her future.

An extraordinary story of a journey where pain and trauma become triumph and a passion for living, Butterflies is a coming of age story that celebrates the fighter in all of us.

Coding for Beginners Using Scratch

Coding for Beginners Using Scratch

An introduction to coding for complete beginners, this friendly and accessible book will teach children the basics of Scratch (a free, online program developed by MIT which is widely used in elementary schools), allowing them to get inside the code of their computer and create simple games and animations on screen.

A new version (Version 3) of Scratch has been released. The current edition of this book will work for the majority of the features which are covered. There is also a supplement available with instructions for the updates: https://cdn.usborne.com/quicklinks-library/coding/using-scratch3.pdf

Series: Coding for Beginners
Learn what goes on inside a computer, how coding works, how computers talk to each other across the internet, and more!

Race to the End of the World (Book 1)

Race to the End of the World (Book 1)

Adventure and danger lie just off the edge of the map in this swashbuckling trilogy.
Quinn's older brothers may long for adventure, but he is content with his quiet life on the farm. Destiny, however, has other plans.

The king is determined to create the first map of the world and has scoured the kingdom for boys who could become mapmakers. When Quinn is chosen for the king's training school, he's amazed - but that is nothing compared to his shock when he is selected as one of the three mapmakers and finds himself on board a ship, competing for the big prize.

So begins Quinn's reluctant journey deep into the unknown, with only his photographic memory and skills learned on the farm to help him. He’s on a ship captained by a slave, with a stowaway girl on board – and a mysterious sea monster that seems to be following them. Hot on their trail are the other competitors for the king's prize, who will stop at nothing to win.

Perfect for readers who love stories filled with adventure and suspense, The Mapmaker Chronicles are one-part fantasy, one-part quest, one-part high-seas action. Filled with strong, feisty characters who learn resilience, perseverance and the importance of friendship, each book transports readers to faraway lands.
  
Series: The Mapmaker Chronicles
Adventure and danger lie just off the edge of the map in this swashbuckling new trilogy! 

State Capitals

State Capitals

Take a journey to the capital city of each state through the brightly colored pages of this book. The wonderfully illustrated maps showcase natural features, historical landmarks, and amazing sights and are packed with fascinating facts and statistics. You’ll discover every state’s flag, wildlife, history, and much more!

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

A very special, beautifully illustrated gift edition of Frank L. Baum’s well-loved classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, complete and unabridged. Join Dorothy and her dog, Toto, as they are whirled up in a great cyclone and find themselves in the magical land of Oz.

Series: Illustrated Originals
Beautifully illustrated, complete, and unabridged stories in paperback version.  

Word Puzzles and Games

Word Puzzles and Games

Test your word-power with this entertaining book packed with original puzzles and classic games.

Series: Puzzle Books
Packed full of games, puzzles, mazes, and more, these books make any boring day or journey fun! Filled with individual and group activities, these books are sure to keep children (and adults!) amused for hours! 

Write and Design Your Own Magazine

Write and Design Your Own Magazine

 A new addition to Usborne’s popular Write Your Own series, this book explains how to make homemade magazines or ‘zines’ from scratch. With step-by-step instructions and tips on everything from making comics or writing advice columns to printing magazines and finding readers.

Series: Write Your Own Books
The Write Your Own story books are full of inspiring ideas for all kinds of different stories, with writing tips to help you on your way.

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