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With everything the world has experienced over the last fifteen months, it seemed the perfect time to introduce my eleven-year-old son to How to Vanquish a Virus by Dr Paul Ian Cross. The one hundred and twenty-eight-page paperback book is published through Welbeck Publishing this month and is an information and fun read for children aged eight years and over.
How to Vanquish a Virus aims to inform children about vaccines and viruses, and to offer them an entertaining read based on scientific facts. I was quite amazed to discover that there are more viruses on our planet than there are stars in the universe. Did you know that?
Children learn about viruses from how they come to exist from a single virion particle and to spread as well as what they are made of. How to Vanquish a Virus also explains the differences between a virus and bacteria in a fun and engaging way with illustrations throughout.
I can’t imagine that there are any Primary school children who haven’t heard of Covid-19, even if they might not fully understand what it is. But How to Vanquish a Virus gives them clear information and accurate facts. There are Did you Know sections as well as information on how to be a digital detective and sniff out the truth from the fake news that is often spread across the internet.
The book also explains how the body is built, how DNA works and how our bodies are designed to defend us from bad bacteria which are known as pathogens, viruses, fungi and parasites.
There are activities to complete as well as quizzes to make children really think about what they’ve been reading in How to Vanquish a Virus.
It’s a very useful and informative read and perfect for children in Key Stage Two and beyond. I’ve included my Amazon Affiliate link below for your reference – I do earn from qualifying purchases).
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My nick name with keep me safe in red
I love all things gothic/steampunk, so it would be black, with lace and steampunk goggles!
It would have “Please get vaccinated so that we can stop wearing these” on the front
As I love to read I’d create one with book covers of my favourite stories
I’d have a big smily face on mine
I would have a picture of a sheep on mine to amuse the anti vaccine crew!
I’d love percy pig on mine because we love percy pig in this house!
I’d have a picture of my cat on mine 🙂
A smiley mouth to cheer people up after a difficult year for a lot of people.
Little tabby and white cat, just like my Cinnamon, so I can think of her every time I wear it!!
I’d have my favourite singer’s face printed on it…Dimash’s gorgeous face would contantly remind me how pivotal his music was in keeping me sane during lockdown!
I’d have a picture of a cat on mine as I’m cat mad xx
tie dye cos i think it can create some funky effects or something to represent my fav tv show, friends
I would love a happy face to make everyone smile
I’d have a beard on mine because it would be a cunning disguise
The words ‘You’re too close’ on it! 😉
I would have cartoon viruses all over mine to remind people why we are wearing them in the first place!
I would do an animal range because everyone loves animals don’t they?
I would use some of my favourite album covers
I’d have one with “it goes over your nose!” written on it!
id make one with little piggies on they are my fave animal
A huge rainbow, who doesn’t love one!
I would have a photo of my face but from 30 years ago
I think it would have a rainbow on it or the Nhs logo with being a nurse
I would make it sparkly to reflect my character
Poppies for remembrance.
I would just design a mask with the part of my face on it that is covered by the mask so as not to stand out.
Hello, I would like my face mask to be dark blue with white polka dots on. I just love that combination!
i would go for a cat – cos i love cats!
I think I would design a Harry Potter one x
I’d go for a Disney design as I love Disney
Mine would have cherry blossoms . They are beautiful and just make you feel happy and peaceful.
The words in small letters if you can read this ‘then your to close
Handle bar moustache just for giggles
A fluffy cat, because it would be so cute
I’d chose a emjoi mask maybe the one with the tongue out. It would be fun and cheery and hopefully brighten someone’s day when they see it.
Like Dark Vaders head Gear, that would scare other evil doers away.
I would create a floral design, lavender, bluebells and honeysuckle
It would be a clear mask so people can see I am actually smiling underneath it
I’d love a set of masks featuring my favorite book characters.
Space technology vehicles – looks great for the future
I’d like a Union Jack flag design.
A big smiley face, to cheer people up during these hard times
Would have to be something amusing to keep my children amused maybe one of my dads moustache
Mine would have lots of cats on it, because cats make everything better.
I would have a picture of Minnie Mouse because she’s my favourite Disney character m
I’d design one themed around The Big Bang Theory!
I love Planes,Trains,Cars and Buses
Three Lions from the England football shirt to celebrate their recent epic wins.