Discovering Dinosaurs
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What’s inside...
The Spotted Owl Press Discovering Animals Series is designed to make learning basic concepts fun, easy, and accessible for children ages 0-6. Each title in the series covers different animal-related topics, such as baby kangaroos, donkeys, jungle animals, and backyard creatures. Book 10 specifically introduces children to dinosaurs through fun, vibrant illustrations and word association.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it was like when dinosaurs roamed the Earth?
Which dinosaur in the book would you like to learn more about and why?
How do you think dinosaurs communicated with each other?
If you could be a dinosaur for a day, which one would you choose and what would you do?
What are some differences and similarities between dinosaurs and animals we see today?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine and describe a day in the life of their favorite dinosaur from the book.
Ask your child to draw their favorite scene or dinosaur from the book, discussing the colors and sizes used.
Create a simple ‘dinosaur fact file’ together, noting interesting facts about a few dinosaurs covered in the book.
Discuss the habitats of different dinosaurs and compare them to modern-day animal habitats.
Use a globe or map to show where dinosaur fossils have been found around the world, linking it to the dinosaurs discussed in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The protagonist's journey in 'Discovering Dinosaurs' demonstrates a thirst for knowledge as they explore various types of dinosaurs and their habitats.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by feeling encouraged to ask questions and seek answers, fostering a love for learning in daily life.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Characters in the book work together to assemble a dinosaur skeleton, highlighting the importance and benefits of collaborating towards a common goal.
Real-World Application: This can teach children the value of cooperating with others, whether it's during group activities at school or playing sports.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Throughout the book, the characters face challenges but continue to try until they succeed in their dinosaur discovery mission.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to keep trying despite difficulties, which is a valuable attitude in school tasks and personal endeavors.
Example Lesson: Respect for Nature
Explanation: The book emphasizes the importance of dinosaurs in Earth's history and fosters respect for their environment showing its impact on our current ecosystem.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of respecting and protecting nature, which can translate into being mindful of their interactions with the environment around them.