Dinosaurs for Kids

Dinosaurs for Kids is a very nice hardcover book from Answers in Genesis, a Christian based company that develops and sells quality Bible based materials. This book is no exception. I had been using some curriculum from this company and when I saw this book, I thought it would make a great resource to go along with our studies.

The illustrations in the book are very eye-catching and they alone will hold your child's attention. Dinosaurs for Kids can be used as a read aloud for one or more children or read independently by upper elementary age and beyond. The information in this book is based on what the Bible says and has many scripture references throughout to back it up and prove that it is factual.

The book is broken down into seven different ages of the dinosaurs that explains where they came from, when they lived, what happened to them, and how they are recreated by scientists. It also explains the different groups they can be categorized in. Descriptions, sizes, and habits of these animals are explained which include detailed pictures. One warning about these pictures though, the book is recommended for ages 5 and up. Some of the pictures could be quite scary to a young child and you would need to use your judgment as to whether he could handle it or not. Many of the pages contain fast facts about each of the dinosaurs which were very interesting and a great way to quickly learn some new information.  There is also a pronunciation key included, which is very helpful with many of the names.

If you are looking for a Biblical perspective on dinosaurs, this is a great resource! It is well laid out and explained in as simple terms as possible. This will be a keeper in our home for many years.