Dinosaur Dig & Animals in Danger Level 23-24

This compelling book pairs the fictional story Dinosaur Dig with the non-fiction report Animals in Danger. In Dinosaur Dig, a palaeontologist sets out on an excavation, and her children make an unexpected discovery. With a riddle embedded in the story and factual elements woven throughout, the narrative supports curiosity about ancient life. Animals in Danger discusses endangered species, the causes of population decline, and global conservation efforts. Through case studies, diagrams, and bullet points, readers learn about threats to wildlife and the steps being taken to protect them. These titles work together to deepen readers' knowledge of life science, spark interest in environmental issues, and foster responsible attitudes towards the natural world.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages exploration of fossils and ancient species through narrative inquiry.
• Supports understanding of animal conservation through structured factual text.
• Reinforces the concept of cause and effect in ecological contexts.
• Builds vocabulary related to life science and environmental studies.

Classroom Ideas:

• Construct a timeline of the dinosaur era and modern endangered species.
• Create conservation posters based on animals mentioned in the text.
• Solve the riddle in Dinosaur Dig and write original riddles based on animals.
• Research and present on an endangered animal using text features from the non-fiction title.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 8-10
• Book dimensions: 207mm x 148mm
• No small components; entirely printed text and images
• Safe for classroom, home, and group reading settings