Why the Dinosaurs Died Out

Dinosaurs lived on Earth many millions of years ago, but scientists are still unsure how they died out. The dinosaurs could have died from a gigantic asteroid, a changing climate or volcanoes that erupted 66 million years ago. Look at the evidence and see for yourself!

About NovaStar

NovaStar supports the explicit instruction of language comprehension, integrating background knowledge, vocabulary and comprehension strategies.

NovaStar can be used across middle and upper primary, with 60 titles best suited for readers aged between 8 and 10 years, and 60 titles best suited for readers aged between 10 and 12 years.

• Suited for years 3 6
• Includes contemporary fiction texts and knowledge-rich non-fiction texts
• Builds fluency, vocabulary and comprehension strategies and skills
• Contains explicit teaching notes and exemplar lesson plans