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Paleontology Read-Aloud Book Pack

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Picture Books for All Ages
Two full-color, interactive books included in the optional Paleontology Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning for all ages and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Paleontology study.

Do you know which dinosaur looked like it was wearing a Grecian helmet and which dinosaur skeleton fascinated an English king? How are dinosaurs classified, and what can be learned from fossils today? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you encounter thirty awe-inspiring creatures in The Ultimate Dinosaur Guide by Heather Hawkins. (79 pages, full-color, 11"x8.5")

Have you ever thought about the extraordinary animals that lived long ago? Paleontologists and other scientists have made many fascinating discoveries about these incredible, often spine-chilling ancient creatures. Join us for a ton of fun as we learn about them one by one in Ancient Animals by Molly Sanchez! (35 pages, full-color, 10"x7")

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful and are designed to appeal to children in grades 3–8, although younger students may enjoy reading along with older siblings who are completing the science unit. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

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Amazing Archaeological Digs: Paleontology Grades 7-8 Extension

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Level 7

Travel around the world and take a look at the past one archaeological dig at a time. From King Tut’s tomb to cities that lay under water, explorers and scientists have found more than just buried treasure! Grab a shovel and get ready to learn about some of the world’s more incredible discoveries in Amazing Archaeological Digs.

  • 35 pages
  • Full-color photos and illustrations
  • Paperback; perfect binding; 8.5"x5.5"
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The Ultimate Dinosaur Guide: by Heather Hawkins

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Do you know which dinosaur looked like it was wearing a Grecian helmet and which dinosaur skeleton fascinated an English king? How are dinosaurs classified, and what can be learned from fossils today? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you encounter thirty awe-inspiring creatures in The Ultimate Dinosaur Guide.

  • 79 pages
  • Full-color illustrations
  • Paperback; perfect binding; 11"x8.5"
$10.99

Ancient Animals: by Molly Sanchez and The Good and the Beautiful Team

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Have you ever thought about the extraordinary animals that lived long ago? Paleontologists and other scientists have made many fascinating discoveries about these incredible, often spine-chilling ancient creatures. Join us for a ton of fun as we learn about them one by one in Ancient Animals!

  • 35 pages
  • Full-color illustrations
  • Paperback, perfect binding, 8.5"x5.5"
$7.99

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Paleontology: Course Book (PDF)

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PDF for self-printing The full-color Course Book guides the parent through each lesson in the Paleontology science course. Hands-on activities, vocabulary words, engaging information, access to captivating videos, mini books, beautiful illustrations and images, and more are found throughout the course. Once you gather any simple lesson supplies, the lessons are open-and-go. Just turn to a lesson and start reading and learning together! This course is taught family-style and only one Course Book is needed per family. 
  • PDF for self-printing
  • 72 pages
  • Full-color
  • 11 lessons
A Student Journal for each child is also needed to complete this course.
$19.99

Paleontology: Student Journal Grades 3-6 (PDF)

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PDF for self-printing Each student grades 3–6 needs his or her own copy of the 28-page Paleontology Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities.
  • PDF for self-printing
  • 28 pages
  • Full-color
$9.99

Paleontology: Student Journal Grades 7-8 (PDF)

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PDF for self-printing

Each student grades 7–8 needs his or her own copy of the 44-page Paleontology Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities. The grades 7–8  journal also includes a student-directed Lesson Extension for each lesson. These allow your older students to dive deeper into the lesson concepts.

  • PDF for self-printing
  • 44 pages
  • Full-color
$9.99

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Required Course Items

Paleontology: Course Book: One Per Family

Details:
The full-color course book guides the parent through each lesson in the Paleontology science course. Hands-on activities, vocabulary words, access to captivating videos, mini books, beautiful illustrations and images, along with engaging information is found throughout the course. Once you gather any simple lesson supplies, the lessons are open and go. Just turn to a lesson and start reading and learning together! This course is taught family-style and only one course book is needed per family. 
  • 72 pages
  • Full-color
  • 11 lessons
  • Wire binding; 8.5"x11"
A Student Journal for each child is also needed to complete this course.

Paleontology: Student Journal Grades 3-6: One Per Student

Details:
Each student grades 3–6 needs their own copy of the 28-page Paleontology Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the course book will direct the student regarding when to complete the student journal activities.
  • 28 pages
  • Full-color
  • Saddle-stitch binding; three hole punched; perforated; 8.5"x11"

Paleontology: Student Journal Grades 7-8: One Per Student

Details:
Each student grades 7–8 needs his or her own copy of the 44-page Paleontology Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the course book will direct the student regarding when to complete the student journal activities. The grades 7–8  journal also includes a student-directed lesson extension for each lesson. These allow your older students to dive deeper into the lesson concepts.
  • 44 pages
  • Full-color
  • Saddle-stitch binding; three-hole punched; perforated; 8.5"x11"

Recommended Resources

Paleontology Read-Aloud Book Pack

Details:
Two full-color, interactive books included in the optional Paleontology Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Paleontology study.

Includes:

  • The Ultimate Dinosaur Guide by Heather Hawkins
  • Ancient Animals by Molly Sanchez

Amazing Archaeological Digs: Paleontology Grades 7-8 Extension

Details:

Travel around the world and take a look at the past one archaeological dig at a time. From King Tut’s tomb to cities that lay under water, explorers and scientists have found more than just buried treasure! Grab a shovel and get ready to learn about some of the world’s more incredible discoveries in Amazing Archaeological Digs.

35 pages

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