About This Book
"What Was the Ice Age?" offers an engaging and accessible introduction to a pivotal period in Earth's history for young readers aged 6-9. Part of the popular Who HQ series, this chapter book vividly describes the world 20,000 years ago, when global temperatures plummeted and vast ice sheets reshaped the planet. Children will learn about the fascinating prehistoric animals that adapted to this harsh environment, such as woolly mammoths and saber-toothed cats, as well as the emergence of Neanderthals and early modern humans. The narrative is designed to be easy to read, making complex scientific and historical concepts digestible and exciting for early independent readers or for reading aloud. It's an excellent resource for sparking curiosity about science, history, and the natural world.
Introduces the period approximately 20,000 years ago when global temperatures were much colder and ice covered much of the planet, and describes how animals living during that time adapted to the environment.
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Discussion Prompts
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What was the biggest difference between Earth during the Ice Age and Earth today?
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How did animals like the woolly mammoth and saber-toothed cat adapt to the cold environment?
3
What do you think was the most challenging part of living during the Ice Age for early humans?
4
If you could visit the Ice Age for one day, what would you want to see or do?
5
How do scientists learn about what happened so long ago, before written history?
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