Curiosity Book List & Resources

Children are naturally curious about people, school and the world around them. Foster this enthusiasm with this curiosity book list. They will inspire children’s curiosity and intrigue of the world, its people and cultures.

Curiosity Book List

Resources

These resources relate to the book, author and illustrator. The number of resources varies subject to subject. Please check they are appropriate for your specific needs before using them with children. If you have any suggestions please get in touch!

General Information

Get Connected: 5 Tips for Building Enthusiasm with Kids

Kids Matter: How children’s thinking and learning develop

National Inventors Hall of Fame: Search for an inventor’s biography

National Parks Service: Teaching with Historic Places – The Invention Factory: Thomas Edison’s Laboratories

Scholastic: Creating Curious Thinkers

User Generated Education: The Future Belongs to the Curious: How Are We Bringing Curiosity Into School?

Educational Articles and Lesson Plans

British Council: How to use inquiry-based learning with young learners

Connections Academy: Practical Tips to Inspire Student Curiosity

Early Childhood Australia: Inquiry-based learning

Global Digital Citizen Foundation: 10 Great Critical Thinking Activities That Engage Your Students

The Guardian: Children learn best when they use their imagination

Kids Discover: The Classroom Curiosity Cabinet: Extending Show and Tell to Create an In-Class Museum

Macmillan English: Critical Thinking Resources

Scholastic: Creating Curious Thinkers

TES: Curiosity: Activities to encourage questioning

Teach Primary: Building curiosity in the primary classroom

More Books to Explore

The Children’s Library Lady has over 450 picture books on large variety of topics. You will find specific book, author and illustrator information, as well as resources. You can also browse themed books lists and explore all the books on the website. Click on the book covers below to start exploring what the website has to offer.

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Curiosity Book List & Resources