Where Did Dinosaurs Go?

Name: Where Did Dinosaurs Go?
ISBN: 9780746010174

Usborne Starting Point Science Series · Book 2 of 9

For the child who loves dinosaurs and wonders about their mysterious disappearance, this book offers clear answers and fascinating facts.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their dinosaur-obsessed child starts asking the big 'why' questions: why aren't dinosaurs here anymore? What happened to them? This book directly addresses the mystery of dinosaur extinction, presenting the leading scientific theories (like asteroid impacts and volcanic activity) in a clear, illustrated, and non-frightening way. It fuels a child's natural curiosity and wonder about the natural world, turning a fascination with giant creatures into a foundational science lesson. Perfect for early elementary readers, it provides satisfying, factual answers to a major prehistoric puzzle without being overwhelming.

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What Parents Should Know

Scary ScenesMild

Depicts scientific theories of extinction, including a large meteor impact and volcanic eruptions.

Sad ThemesMild

The book's central topic is extinction, the death of all dinosaur species.

Sensitive Topics

The core topic is extinction, a form of mass death. The book's approach is entirely scientific and secular. It frames the event as a natural, historical phenomenon rather than a tragedy, focusing on the cause and effect. The resolution is factual and contains a hopeful link to the present by identifying birds as modern dinosaur relatives, which softens the finality of the extinction.