About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking the big 'How do we know?' questions about things that happened millions of years ago. It is perfect for the stage where a simple list of dinosaur names is no longer enough, and your child is ready to understand the science behind the discovery. This guide moves beyond the reptiles themselves to focus on the detectives of the past: the paleontologists. By exploring the process of fossilization and the history of famous finds, the book nurtures a sense of intellectual curiosity and patience. It is written at an accessible level for elementary students, making it an excellent choice for shared reading or independent discovery. It transforms a passive interest in monsters into an active engagement with scientific history and the natural world.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and scientific. It touches on the concept of extinction and the millions of years of earth history, which may require context for families with specific religious viewpoints on the age of the Earth. The tone is informative and objective.
Ideal Reader
An inquisitive 6 or 7-year-old who has moved past 'dinosaur toys' and is now obsessed with the 'real' history. This is for the child who enjoys looking at the dirt in the backyard and dreaming of finding a hidden bone.
