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about the book
- by Darcy Pattison and
- illustrated by John Joven
- 8.5" x 8.5"
- 32 pages
- 2nd-3rd grade reading level, 590L
Dinosaur book for 6-8 year olds!
You could BE a dinosaur!
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- ★ “…entertaining tale… A science-centric winner, especially for young dinosaur lovers.” Kirkus starred review
- “…an engaging scientific concept… bright, comical cartoon artwork…” School Library Journal
- Arkansiana Award for contribution to Arkansas culture and heritage, from the Arkansas Reading Association
- Eureka! Nonfiction Honor book from the California Reading Association
Little Bit of Dinosaur, Book 1, A Little Bit of Dinosaur series is an innovative dinosaur book for 6-8 year olds that reveals an amazing scientific truth: you really do have dinosaur in your bones! This captivating picture book by Darcy Pattison and Elleen Hutcheson takes young readers on an extraordinary journey through time and nature.
Starting with a Tyrannosaurus Rex in ancient North America, children follow a single calcium molecule from dinosaur bone through millions of years of geological change. They'll discover how rain erodes rock, how rivers carry minerals, and how the very same calcium that once strengthened a T-Rex's massive skeleton travels through water, soil, plants, and animals to eventually become part of their own bodies.
Science Concepts + Dinosaur Book for 6-8 Year Olds
This clever dinosaur book for 6-8 year olds transforms complex scientific concepts like erosion, the water cycle, and food chains into an accessible adventure story. Young readers will be fascinated to learn they might have "a little bit of velociraptor in your grasping hands" or "a little bit of stegosaurus in your strong spine."
Perfect for budding paleontologists and science enthusiasts, this book seamlessly blends dinosaur excitement with real earth science. The story's cyclical ending, suggesting the calcium might one day become part of a blue whale, beautifully illustrates the interconnectedness of all life on Earth.
With its unique approach to teaching about matter cycles and geological time, Little Bit of Dinosaur offers parents and educators a fresh way to engage children with both dinosaur facts and fundamental science concepts, making it an essential addition to any young reader's library.
This dinosaur book for 6-8 year olds has been read 6.7 million times on the EPIC! reading app!
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Sisters Elleen Hutcheson and Darcy Pattison team up to bring Leopoldo's circle of life to kids. Hutcheson is a high school biology teacher; five of Pattison’s picture books have been named NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books. Each is shaking her finger at their mother wondering why she fed them that cheese sandwich.