What Happened to the Dinosaurs?

This non-fiction book examines the most popular scientific theories about dinosaur.

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'What Happened to the Dinosaurs' investigates why these huge creatures disappeared. The important question, 'How do we know they existed?' is answered with a clear timeline of images. Various theories are suggested, which support knowledge and understanding of climate change, volcanoes, asteroids and evolution of the animals which did survive.

• Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.
• Text type – An information book.
• The response page summarises the main theories and could support a presented talk.
• Curriculum links – Science: Living things in their environment.
• This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.