Through fictionalized narration, energetic characters, and fun cartoon illustrations, the If You Were a Kid series gives young readers insight into different areas of life, most of which have a STEM focus. A brief introduction precedes each story, which stars a boy and girl character and provides readers with plenty of factual tidbits. A budding paleontologist and his adventurous friend unearth a possible dinosaur bone in Discovering Dinosaurs, and the resulting archaeological dig provides insight into the formation and care of fossils. Each story comes packed with quick-fact sidebars, complete with photographs and charts, and volumes end with handy, easy-to-follow maps, time lines, and glossaries. A fun, absorbing first step into nonfiction.