Module 8 Mystery/Series

Module 8 Mystery/Series

July 21-27, 2014

Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones

By David A. Adler 

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Bibliography: 

 Adler, D. A., & Natti, S. (1981). Cam Jansen and the mystery of the dinosaur bones. New York: Viking Press.

Summary:

This book is about Cam a her friend Eric who stumble upon a mystery while on a field trip at the local museum. There is action and suspense with a touch of danger when Cam and Eric try and solve this mystery.

Impressions: 

This is a fun book with a realistic mystery. The mystery did not reveal any clues up until the end. I thought it was well done.

Reviews:

Children's Literature - Dr. Judy Rowen

"Cam" is short for "camera", a nickname earned because she has a photographic memory. On a field trip to the museum, Cam notes that the Coelophysis skeleton is missing three tailbones. No one believes her, but she and her friend Eric pedal off on their bicycles in an attempt to catch the crooks. The story is quickly paced, and the two friends involve the authorities rather than entirely taking matters into their own hands. The series certainly proves the value of paying close attention to detail; the clues that Cam uses are in the book, but I had to look back to see that they were there. 1997 (orig.

The Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones (Cam Jansen Series #3). (n.d.). Retrieved August 04, 2014, from http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mystery-of-the-dinosaur-bones-david-a-adler/1100556502?ean=9780142400128

Suggestions for Use:

After reading this book students could test their memory skills by playing memory games. This and other suggestions are found at the resource listed below.

https://www.teachervision.com/tv/printables/penguin/CamJansenMysteries_TG.pdf