What Happened to Dinosaurs?
What Happened to Dinosaurs? by Jon Hughes, published by Collins in 2007, is an illustrated book designed to enhance children’s reading confidence. This 32-page volume explores the mystery of dinosaur extinction, addressing the critical question of how we know these creatures once roamed the Earth. Through a clear timeline of images, the book presents various theories related to climate change, volcanic activity, asteroids, and the evolution of surviving animals.
Readers will find that this information book not only investigates the disappearance of dinosaurs but also supports knowledge and understanding of related scientific concepts. The text is structured to encourage evaluation and investigation, making it suitable for elementary education. Additionally, the response page summarizes the main theories, which could aid in discussions or presentations. This book aligns with curriculum links in science, particularly focusing on living things in their environment.
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‘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.
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