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We haven’t met a child that isn’t at least somewhat interested in learning about dinosaurs. They’re such incredible creatures! It’s hard to believe they walked the earth. So, where can they find the answers to their questions?
We don’t want to be misleading...but the answers aren't in this article. However, they’re close by! Head to your local library or bookstore and find them together in books!
The fact is, dinosaur books benefit your child in more ways than you probably ever imagined. And you'll find 6 of these benefits in this article. Read on to learn why dinosaur books are great for every child.
1. Dinosaur books inspire imagination
"Rawr!" exclaims your delighted, enthusiastic child. All young children instinctively love to play pretend. I mean, we’re adults and we still love to play pretend.
And what's more fun than pretending to be a dinosaur? Plus, it's a great way for your children to get energy out in your home (as long as they don’t go full t-rex and try to eat something they shouldn’t..).
Dinosaurs are like something out of a fantasy book: whimsical, dragon-like monsters the size of a building. Except dinosaurs actually walked the Earth, which makes them even more interesting. Of course, children need to learn about dinosaurs before they can become them. That's where dinosaur books come in.
Children today are immersed in a ton of screens (we’ll admit, we’ve gotten more relaxed about it). So when you get the opportunity to do so, books are a fun way to introduce dinosaurs to your little ones. There’s something about books that allows children to unleash their imagination in a way screens don’t achieve.
2. They're appealing to all ages
On the other hand, perhaps your little ones aren't so little anymore. If yours are too old for make-believe, that's fine. Dinosaur books aren't just for very young children or older children — they have something valuable and appealing to offer children of all ages.
For toddlers, dinosaur books are bright colors, fascinating animals, and smiling faces. For young children, they inspire imagination and showcase the power, diversity, and majesty of nature. For older children, they teach interesting facts about the most exciting ages of pre-human history.
These types of books are stimulating, even awe-inspiring, to children of all ages/genders.
3. Dinosaur books are exciting and stimulating
Furthermore, dinos are big, ferocious beasts! This allows for very exciting storylines and a stimulating read. And that's a big deal. Studies show that young children learn better when the subject matter is interesting — and what’s not interesting about giant creatures walking the earth?!
Plus, it encourages children to read for fun. It's been proven that children who read for pleasure perform significantly better in school than those who don't.In one study, pleasure readers were tested against students who don't read much. The pleasure readers scored higher in Science, Mathematics, and U.S. History.
4. They're also educational
Besides helping your child learn better, dinosaur books actually teach your children about dinosaurs. This includes a lot of different subjects: history, biology, earth science, and more.
Your child can learn the difference between carnivores, herbivores, omnivores, and even introduce them to the theory of evolution.
Also, you know how much children like to ask questions. When they ask you about certain points in the dinosaur book you're reading them, find another book that has the answer.
Repeat this process over and over again. There's no end to your child's curiosity, and no end to the dinosaur books they can read. Keep your little one thirsty for knowledge with dinosaur books.
5. There are tons of options available
To reiterate, there are many, many dinosaur books for you and your child to choose from. Seriously, you could stock an entire library. When your child is curious about a particular point in a dinosaur book, head to your local library — we have no doubt you’ll find several options on that specific topic.
Furthermore, some of these books will be for young children and some for older ones. You can look through all of them and find the one that suits your child perfectly.
If you need picture books for your toddlers, there are dinosaur books for that. And if your middle-schooler wants a more detailed account of dinosaurs, you'll find age-appropriate books for them as well.
6. They're a good way to teach the realities of life
For young readers, this quest for knowledge may lead to questions about very deep subjects. For example, they'll wonder why the dinosaurs aren't around anymore and contemplate what it means for a species to go extinct.
This way, you can ease them into an understanding of how nothing lasts forever and that all living things end eventually. You can also show them that nature is harsh, dangerous, powerful, but also amazing. In short, they learn that some things in life are serious. Dinosaur books can be their first lesson toward a mature understanding of how the world works.
Read dinosaur books together with your children
You probably never knew how beneficial dinosaur books are for your children. But now that you do, get to the library, check out some dinosaur books, and start reading them together with your children.
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