About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their dinosaur-obsessed child begins asking the big question: 'Where did all the dinosaurs go?'. This nonfiction reader provides a clear, age-appropriate answer, focusing on the most accepted scientific theory of an asteroid impact. It transforms the potentially scary topic of extinction into a fascinating scientific mystery, complete with clues and evidence. By presenting the information factually and focusing on the process of discovery, it satisfies a child's curiosity about a complex event without causing alarm. It is an excellent choice for early elementary schoolers ready to move beyond simple dinosaur facts into the 'why' and 'how' of their world.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book's core subject is mass death and extinction. The approach is entirely scientific and secular. It frames the extinction not as a tragedy, but as a historical, natural event and a mystery for scientists to solve. The resolution is factual and conclusive about the dinosaurs' fate, but the tone remains inquisitive and wonder-filled, not sad or scary.
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