Dinosaur Club: The Edmontosaurus Stampede
#6 in Dinosaur Club Series
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What’s inside...
Best friends Jamie Morgan and Tom Clay have discovered a secret tunnel in Jamie’s grandfather’s fossil shop that takes them back to the Late Cretaceous period. In this sixth adventure, they stumble upon a vast valley filled with hundreds of Edmontosaurus. When a predator prowls nearby, the usually placid plant-eaters panic and thunder across the plains in a fear-filled stampede. Jamie and Tom must think fast to keep themselves—and a stranded baby Edmontosaurus—out of harm’s way, all while learning about herd behaviour, survival instincts, and true courage.
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Discussion points
Why did the Edmontosaurus herd stampede?
How did Jamie and Tom show courage?
What real-life situations feel like a stampede to you?
How can knowledge help us stay safe?
Tip: Role play these questions
Create a simple map of the boys’ route to reinforce sequencing.
Compare herd behaviour to crowds at sports events to link experience.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy toward all creatures
Explanation: The boys risk safety to aid the baby Edmontosaurus.
Real-World Application: Encourage helping younger classmates or pets.
Example Lesson: Using knowledge to solve problems
Explanation: Jamie recalls dinosaur facts to predict herd behaviour.
Real-World Application: Apply prior learning when facing school challenges.
Example Lesson: Teamwork under pressure
Explanation: Tom and Jamie split tasks to distract the predator.
Real-World Application: Collaborate on group projects or sports activities.