About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their dinosaur-loving child starts asking not just 'what' but 'how'. This book is for the child who wonders how we know what dinosaurs really looked like. It takes readers behind the scenes into the workshop of two artists who build a life-size dinosaur, showing step-by-step how fossil clues are used to reconstruct everything from muscles to skin texture. It beautifully merges science with art, feeding a child's natural curiosity and imagination. Perfect for inquisitive elementary schoolers, it goes beyond a typical dinosaur encyclopedia to explain the fascinating process of scientific and creative discovery.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with fossils, which are the remains of long-dead animals, and the concept of extinction is inherent to the subject matter. However, the approach is entirely scientific and secular. The tone is one of discovery and intellectual curiosity, not sadness or loss. It focuses on what we can learn from the remains, not the fact of their death.
Ideal Reader
This book is perfect for a 7 to 10-year-old who has graduated from basic dinosaur books and is now full of process-oriented questions. They are the child who loves 'how-it's-made' shows, building intricate models, or drawing detailed pictures. They are curious about the intersection of science and art and want to know the 'why' behind the facts.
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