Come children, come gather round,
I'll tell you a tale that's quite profound,
It's about the Earth and all its wonders,
And the scientists who explore and ponder.

In a museum, far away,
A skeleton of a T-Rex on display,
Its bones so big and strong and stout,
A reminder of what Earth's past was all about.

Long ago, this world was home,
To creatures big and small, who roamed and roamed,
Their fossils now give us a clue,
Of what life was like, long before me and you.

And as we study these fossils and bones,
We learn about the world's unknowns,
Scientists work hard to make sense,
Of the secrets buried deep, behind the fence.

And when we look at a bird's nest,
Or the feather on its little chest,
We know that all life is connected,
From the tiniest insect to the most respected.

So let's explore the world together,
With curiosity, love and wonder,
For there's always more to learn and discover,
In this world, and in all the others.

Reflections

Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the story:

1. What did you learn about the Earth's past from the fossils and bones that were on display in the museum?
2. What do you think it would be like to be a scientist who studies fossils and bones?
3. How are all living things connected, as the story suggests?
4. What do you think are some of the mysteries that scientists are still trying to solve about the Earth's past?
5. How can we explore and learn more about the world around us?