About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking the big questions about the world before us: specifically, how do we know things that happened a long, long time ago? It is the perfect choice for a preschooler or kindergartner who is beginning to transition from being read to toward independent reading. By focusing on the physical evidence of the past, it grounds a child's natural curiosity in scientific reality. The book introduces the concept of fossils and dinosaur tracks through a very accessible, phonetic approach. It uses rebuses, small pictures that represent words, to help young readers bridge the gap between recognizing objects and reading text. This builds immense pride and a sense of 'being a big kid' as they successfully navigate the pages. It is a gentle, educational tool that fosters a love for both science and literacy.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and scientific. While it mentions that dinosaurs are no longer here, the approach is factual and lacks any emotional weight regarding death or extinction. It focuses on the 'discovery' aspect rather than the 'loss' aspect.
