Book details
What Happened to the Dinosaurs?
Description
Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level'What Happened to the Dinosaurs' investigates why these huge creatures disappeared. The important question, 'How do we know they existed?' is answered with a clear timeline of images. Various theories are suggested, which support knowledge and understanding of climate change, volcanoes, asteroids and evolution of the animals which did survive.Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.Text type - An information book.The response page summarises the main theories and could support a presented talk.Curriculum links - Science: Living things in their environment.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
Age
7-9
Text complexity
proficient
Length
32 pages
Why to read
- Gain Insight into Prehistoric Life: Reading the book provides an opportunity to learn about the fascinating world of dinosaurs and the prehistoric era in which they lived.
- Understand Extinction Events: The book likely explores the theories and evidence behind the mass extinction event that led to the disappearance of dinosaurs, offering a scientific perspective on the phenomenon.
- Appreciate Earth's History: By learning about the dinosaurs' reign and eventual extinction, readers can gain a deeper appreciation for the vast history of our planet and the evolutionary processes that shape life.
- Engage with Scientific Inquiry: The topic encourages readers to think critically about how scientists use fossils, geological data, and other evidence to piece together the history of life on Earth.