Great Prehistoric Search (Great Searches)
Great Searches Series
What’s inside...
Information about the creatures that lived through geologic time, starting with the Cambrian Period, is included with detailed illustrations of scenes of the habitats in which young readers are invited to search for hidden animals.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-12
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What kind of dinosaurs can you spot in the illustrations? How do you think they lived?
Which prehistoric animal would you like to learn more about and why?
Can you describe the environment these creatures lived in? What details can you find?
How are the animals in the book similar to or different from the animals we see today?
What new things did you learn about the prehistoric world from this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine the sounds, smells, and sights of the prehistoric world while reading, to make the experience more vivid.
Use a globe or a map to show where different dinosaurs lived and discuss how the Earth has changed since then.
After reading, you could visit a museum with fossil exhibits to provide a real-world connection to the information in the book.
Create a simple drawing or crafting project inspired by the book to help reinforce the themes and facts learned.
Ask your child to express what they found most surprising or exciting about the book and explore those topics further together.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Attention to detail
Explanation: Throughout 'Great Prehistoric Search', children are tasked with finding specific items or creatures within detailed scenes, encouraging meticulous observation.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children in activities such as following instructions in schoolwork or locating their belongings at home.
Example Lesson: Historical knowledge
Explanation: The book provides scenes from different prehistoric periods, allowing children to learn about various dinosaurs and prehistoric environments.
Real-World Application: The knowledge gained can spark a child's interest in history and science, making museum visits or school lessons on these subjects more engaging and comprehensible.
Example Lesson: Patience and perseverance
Explanation: Finding the hidden items in the book can be challenging and requires patience and perseverance, teaching children to not get discouraged easily.
Real-World Application: These virtues can be transferred to real-life situations like mastering a new skill or completing homework, where continued effort is required despite difficulties.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Each page of the book offers unique challenges to solve, which involves critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Real-World Application: Children can use these problem-solving strategies in everyday scenarios, such as resolving conflicts with friends or overcoming obstacles in team sports.