About This Book
This unique collection of poetry takes young readers on an epic journey through more than 500 million years of Earth's history, introducing them to a diverse array of prehistoric creatures. Organized chronologically by epoch, each poem highlights a different ancient animal, from the earliest trilobites to the mighty dinosaurs and woolly mammoths. It's a wonderful way to introduce scientific concepts like evolution and deep time in an engaging, lyrical format, making complex topics accessible and fun for children aged 4-11.
Discussion Prompts
1
Which prehistoric creature in the book was your favorite and why?
2
What do you think it would have been like to live during the time of the dinosaurs?
3
How do scientists learn about animals that lived so long ago?
4
What does 'evolution' mean, and how do we see it happening in the book?
5
If you could invent a new prehistoric creature, what would it be like?
