Thunderbirds: Thunderbirds Are Go!
Thunderbirds Are Go Series
What’s inside...
The Thunderbirds face their biggest rescue mission yet when the Hood makes a daring attack on Tracy Island. Meanwhile, learn creative and practical ways to repurpose mason jars and fruit crates that may be lying around your home. 'Upcycle' is a project book that offers contemporary ideas to transform common objects into stylish home furnishings and decor. The book includes full-color photographs, easy-to-follow instructions, and a variety of DIY projects using 8 everyday items such as wooden pallets, fruit crates, cotton sheets, glass jars, wine bottles, tin cans, old lampshades, and dishes.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-10
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes the Thunderbirds heroes, and how can you be a hero in everyday life?
How do the Thunderbirds work together to solve problems? Can you think of a time when teamwork helped you?
What is your favorite Thunderbird vehicle and why? How do you think it helps them in their missions?
If you were a member of the Thunderbirds team, what role would you choose and why?
How do the characters show bravery and intelligence? Can you share a moment when you felt brave?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use open-ended questions that allow for more than yes or no answers to foster deeper thinking and conversation.
Express genuine interest in their thoughts and feelings about the story to make them feel valued and heard.
Relate the themes of teamwork and problem-solving in the book to real-life situations your child faces to help them connect and apply what they read.
Encourage them to describe their favorite parts or characters, fostering their ability to recall and narrate stories.
Discuss the moral lessons in the story and how they can be incorporated into everyday life, reinforcing the values taught.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: The Thunderbirds team demonstrates the power of working together to solve complex problems and successfully complete rescue missions.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of cooperation and teamwork in school projects or team sports, understanding that collective effort often leads to greater achievements.
Example Lesson: Innovative Problem Solving
Explanation: Characters in 'Thunderbirds Are Go' often face unpredictable challenges, which they overcome through creative thinking and the use of technology.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think outside the box and apply innovative thinking to obstacles they encounter in academic and personal situations.
Example Lesson: Responsibility and Leadership
Explanation: The Tracy brothers each have specific roles and responsibilities as part of the team, teaching the value of reliability and leadership.
Real-World Application: Kids are inspired to take on responsibilities at home, like chores, or in school, such as group leader roles, learning to be dependable and proactive.
Example Lesson: The Importance of Helping Others
Explanation: The central theme of the series revolves around helping others in danger, emphasizing altruism and compassion.
Real-World Application: This lesson reinforces the value of community service and being helpful to others in need, fostering a sense of empathy and kindness in young readers.