Dinosaurs! (Pictureback(R))
Pictureback(R) Series
What’s inside...
Dinosaurs! follows the evolution of these spectacular creatures from their earliest beginnings as little fellows who had to evade attacks from giant croc relatives to today's living dinosaurs.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it would be like to live in the time of dinosaurs?
Which dinosaur in the book is your favorite and why?
How do you think dinosaurs communicated with each other?
What would you do if you met a dinosaur today?
How are dinosaurs different from the animals we see today?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine and describe a world where dinosaurs exist today, boosting their creativity and understanding of historical contexts.
Discuss the characteristics of different dinosaurs to help your child learn descriptive words and practice comparison skills.
Allow your child to express their thoughts and emotions about the story and its characters, fostering emotional intelligence and empathy.
Use the dinosaur names and information in the book to engage in playful learning, such as creating dinosaur-themed art or playing pretend as paleontologists.
Connect the story’s themes to your child’s everyday experiences, such as learning about teamwork from how some dinosaurs may have hunted together.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Diversity
Explanation: The book introduces various types of dinosaurs, highlighting their unique characteristics and habitats, fostering an understanding of diversity in the natural world.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and respect the differences in people and environments around them, promoting inclusivity and tolerance.
Example Lesson: Importance of Teamwork
Explanation: In the narrative, dinosaurs often work together to overcome obstacles, illustrating the importance of collaboration and teamwork.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to cooperate with others in group settings such as school projects or sports, understanding that collective effort often leads to success.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The book's exploration of various dinosaur species and their eras encourages curiosity about science and history.
Real-World Application: Stimulating intellectual curiosity helps children in their educational journey, motivating them to learn and ask questions about different subjects.
Example Lesson: Adaptability
Explanation: The dinosaurs in the book adapt to various challenges in their environment, reflecting the necessity of adaptability.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of adapting to changes whether it's moving to a new environment or adjusting to a new school system.