Product Description

Clues and news about recent dino discoveriesNand more than 25 activitiesNwill unearth the fascinating world of the reptile overlords who once ruled the Earth for budding paleontologists. This volume in the newly revised NatureScope¨ education series of creative, activities-centered resource books, enlists kidsO intense fascination with dinosaurs to help them make discoveries about geology, predators and prey, adaptations, natural extinction, the time scale, and many other science concepts. Digging into Dinosaurs gives teachers, camp counselors, and nature center guides enjoyable and age-appropriate activities that entice children K-8 into an understanding and appreciation of the natural world, while developing the skills they will need to make responsible decisions about the environment.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2893458 in Books
• Published on: 1991-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback

From the Back Cover
Ranger Rick'sNatureScope is a creative, activities-centered education series dedicated to inspiring in children an understanding and appreciation of the natural world, while developing the skills they will need to make responsible decisions about the environment. Teachers, parents, scout leaders, camp couselors, and anyone else committed to sharing nature with kids will want to collect all the volumes of these award-winning nature guides, filled with kid-pleasing indoor and outdoor activities. Each book includes: Reproducible "Copycat Pages," with games, puzzles, pictures to color, and more; Ready-to-use activities, including arts and crafts, creative writing, science experiments, songs, games, and curriculum tie-ins. . .with complete materials lists and step-by-step instructions; Essays and case studies from leading scientists for group discussion; Expanded glossaries and bibliographies. CLUES AND NEWS ABOUT RECENT DINO DISCOVERIES--and more than 25 activities--will unearth the fascinating world of the dinosaur for budding paleontologists. Digging into Dinosaurs enlists kids' natural interest in reading about dinosaurs, drawing them, classifying them, and "sizing them up.' to help them make discoveries about geology, predators and prey, adaptations, natural extinction, the time scale, and many other science concepts. Digging into Dinosaurs gives teachers, camp couselors, and nature center guides enjoyable and age-appropriate activities that entice children into a learning adventure centered on the reptile overloads who once ruled the Earth.

Customer Reviews

Great Ideas for the dinosaur fanatic
We first discovered this book at the library and had to find a copy for ourselves. Thankfully, amazon's sellers came through with a "looked brand new" used copy.