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What's Wrong? In Dinosaur Times

by Catherine Veitch

Book Details

Publisher:QEB Publishing
Published:2019-04-16
Pages:27
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:6-10

About This Book

Detailed full spread scenes each feature five out-of-place or "wrong" things to find. Lively text provides facts and clues as well as key information about the wrong… and the right things included in the scenes. Designed to challenge your children and push them to work things out for themselves, they’ll also be encouraged to think about where the "wrong" things do belong.

Our Review

This engaging picture book offers young paleontology enthusiasts an interactive journey through prehistoric landscapes, where each detailed spread presents five deliberate anachronisms to spot. Children will delight in identifying modern objects cleverly hidden among dinosaurs and ancient environments, from wristwatches on stegosaurus tails to sunglasses near triceratops herds. The lively accompanying text provides factual dinosaur information alongside subtle clues, creating an educational experience that builds observation skills while teaching about the Mesozoic era. This clever approach to prehistoric exploration turns each page into both a visual puzzle and a learning opportunity.

What sets this book apart is how it encourages critical thinking beyond simple spotting games—readers must not only identify the out-of-place items but consider where these objects actually belong in our modern world. The format naturally develops deductive reasoning and historical awareness as children contrast ancient and contemporary elements. Young detectives ages six through nine will particularly enjoy the challenge, while parents will appreciate how the book makes learning about paleontology active rather than passive. This innovative approach to dinosaur books creates lasting engagement through problem-solving that extends far beyond the final page.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction