The Case of the Missing Dinosaur Egg (First Kids Mystery Book 5)
#5 in First Kids Series
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What’s inside...
A week before the annual Easter Egg Roll on the White House lawn, First Kids Cammie and Tessa, daughters of the first female president, and their cousin Nate attend the opening of a new dinosaur exhibit at the National Museum of Natural History. As the prize display, a seventy-million-year-old dinosaur egg is being presented, it cracks, and a tiny hatchling emerges! This is no dinosaur, but an ostrich. But where is the real dinosaur egg? The First Kids and, of course, First Dog Hooligan are on a new case as their investigation leads them behind the scenes at the museum, to an ostrich farm, and to a foreign embassy. This is the fifth book in the First Kids Mystery series.
Discussion points
Why do you think the dinosaur egg went missing, and who could be responsible for it?
How do the characters in the book work together to solve the mystery?
What would you have done if you were in the place of the First Kids?
What did you learn about teamwork and friendship from this mystery?
How do you think the story would change if the missing item was something other than a dinosaur egg?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, explain the context of a mystery genre to set the stage and intrigue your child.
Use animated voices for different characters to make the reading experience more lively and engaging.
Pause at cliffhangers or key moments and ask your child to predict what might happen next.
After a reading session, encourage your child to draw or write their version of the missing dinosaur egg—a great way to deepen their understanding and creativity.
Relate the teamwork in the story to real-life situations like working together to clean up toys, illustrating practical applications of the book's lessons.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: In 'The Case of the Missing Dinosaur Egg,' the young protagonists use their observation and reasoning skills to solve the mystery of the missing dinosaur egg.
Real-World Application: Children can apply problem-solving skills learned from the story to tackle challenges at school or in social situations, fostering self-reliance and critical thinking.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the book, the characters collaborate and leverage each other's strengths to uncover clues and solve the mystery.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to work cooperatively in group settings, appreciating the value of diverse perspectives and collective effort.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The young detectives take responsibility for finding the missing egg, demonstrating accountability and dedication.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of taking responsibility in their own lives, whether it's managing their tasks, belongings, or actions towards others.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The book promotes curiosity about science and history through the inclusion of a dinosaur egg, encouraging exploration and learning.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to explore subjects that interest them, potentially sparking a lifelong passion for learning and discovery.
Example Lesson: Honesty
Explanation: As the mystery unfolds, the protagonists learn the value of honesty and transparency in solving the case.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the importance of being truthful in their daily interactions and how honesty builds trust in relationships.