Book details
Excavate! Dinosaurs: Paper Toy Paleontology
Description
Excavate! Dinosaurs is the perfect paper paleontology collection for dinosaur-loving kids ages 7 and up. With fun text and colorful illustrations, Jonathan Tennant explains the anatomy, habits, and diet of 12 iconic dinosaurs from the Cretaceous, Jurassic, and Triassic eras. Pages of pop-out pieces can be assembled into stand-up paper models of each dinosaur skeleton, but only if kids can use their new knowledge and imagination to put the pieces together correctly - just like real paleontologists do!
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
82 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Educational Value: 'Excavate! Dinosaurs: Paper Toy Paleontology' provides a unique learning experience by combining the fun of crafting with educational content. Readers can gain a deeper understanding of paleontology, dinosaur species, and the prehistoric world while engaging in hands-on activities.
- Interactive Experience: The book offers an interactive way to explore the world of dinosaurs beyond traditional reading. By building paper models of dinosaurs, readers can develop their fine motor skills, follow instructions, and see paleontological concepts come to life in a tangible way.
- Family-Friendly Activity: This book is an excellent tool for family bonding. Parents and children can work together to create the paper toys, making it a perfect activity for family game nights, rainy days, or educational playdates.
- Inspires Creativity: 'Excavate! Dinosaurs: Paper Toy Paleontology' encourages readers to be creative. The process of cutting, folding, and assembling paper dinosaurs can spark imagination and might lead to a deeper interest in arts and crafts, as well as science and natural history.