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Review of Destination Time Travel, by Steve Nallon

May 17, 2024

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A book on temporal adventures may seem like an odd inclusion here, but it can actually be used in many ways. The physics of time travel, for example, can provide glimpses into relativity and related topics. In any case, the science programme of study aims to cultivate in students ‘a sense of excitement and curiosity’ – which Destination Time Travel certainly does.

English teachers could use some of the ideas it presents as writing prompts, while RE teachers may be interested in pursuing class discussions around the implications time travel might have for the ‘fate versus free will debate’.

History teachers could even use it as a gateway into the alternative history genre.

If you’ve ever entertained the prospect of using time travel somewhere in your scheme of work, then I doubt that you’ll find a more comprehensive resource on which to draw than this.

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This book was first reviewed in Teach Secondary magazine.

In Bookshelf, Reviews, Discussion topic Tags Destination Time Travel, time travel, Steve Nallon, reviews
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