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Over one hundred color photographs illustrate the variety and intensity of colors found in nature.

Clues and news about recent dino discoveriesÑand more than 25 activitiesÑwill unearth the fascinating world of the reptile overlords who once ruled the Earth for budding paleontologists. This volume in the newly revised NatureScope ̈ education series of creative, activities-centered resource books, enlists kidsÕ intense fascination with dinosaurs to help them make discoveries about geology, predators and prey, adaptations, natural extinction, the time scale, and many other science concepts. Digging into Dinosaurs gives teachers, camp counselors, and nature center guides enjoyable and age-appropriate activities that entice children K-8 into an understanding and appreciation of the natural world, while developing the skills they will need to make responsible decisions about the environment.

Through enjoyable, age-appropriate, indoor and outdoor activities for grades K-8, kids will witness the birth and death of a star...play "Astro Match" and "Solar Scramble"...learn to recognize the constellations...study great moments in space history...make a sundial watch...examine the discoveries and problems of the space program...draw a time line through space...and even join scientists in the search for extraterrestrials! On this fantastic voyage, youngsters will deepen their relationship with space, gain valuable scientific inquiry skills, and be inspired to reach for the stars. A volume in the newly revised NatureScope ̈ education series of creative, activities-centered resource books, dedicated to inspiring in children an understanding and appreciation of the natural world, while developing the skills they will need to make responsible decisions about the environment.