Birdy the crow tells Jake about the possibility of dinosaurs still existing, explaining that birds are closely related to dinosaurs. Jake and Sabre encounter two little dinosaurs in the woods, leading to a debate about their authenticity. Jake shares his dinosaur fossil with Birdy, and they speculate on the presence of extinct dinosaurs in their woods.
Birds are closely related to dinosaurs and share characteristics like walking on two legs and having feathers.
The possibility of encountering dinosaur-like creatures in the present day can ignite excitement and fear.
Deep dives
Birdie's Age and Historical Connections
Birdie, an old crow, has lived for hundreds of years and has known important people like kings and queens, including Julius Caesar. He tells Jake, a little boy, about his extensive knowledge and reminisces on historical events.
Birdie Explains Birds as Surviving Dinosaurs
Birdie reveals to Jake that birds are descendants of theropod dinosaurs, pointing out their shared characteristics like walking on two legs, having feathers, and being hatched from eggs. He mentions the extinction of other dinosaurs caused by an asteroid impact 66 million years ago, but reassures Jake that such an event is unlikely to happen again.
Jake and Elle Encounter Miniature Dinosaurs
During a walk in the woods, Jake's prediction of finding a scary dinosaur comes true when they stumble upon two small dinosaur-like creatures. Jake and Elle observe their dinosaur-like features and behavior, causing excitement and a bit of fear. Later, they find stones that resemble dinosaur eggs, sparking their imaginations further.
This is a story about an old friend of ours. His name is Birdy. He’s a crow who has lived for hundreds of years and known all sorts of important people, including kings and queens. In this story Birdy tells Jake that dinosaurs are not necessarily extinct. Birds, for example, are closely related to dinosaurs, and it's just possible that he and his sister might meet one or two.... Also, check out Kids Stories, Science and Secrets by Rockford's Rock Opera.
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