Amber is like a magical time capsule. Imagine a sticky, golden liquid from a tree that catches tiny things like insects or leaves. Over many, many years, this liquid becomes hard like a rock. This hard piece is amber, and it holds the tiny things inside it, keeping them safe for a very long time.
Think of amber as a piece of the sun. Its color is warm and bright, like the sun shining through honey. When you hold it up to the light, it can glow and look like a tiny piece of sunshine in your hand. It’s like having a little bit of the sun that you can carry around.
Amber is also like a storyteller. It tells us stories about what life was like millions of years ago. Scientists can look at the insects and plants inside the amber to learn about the past. It’s like reading a book that was written by nature a very long time ago. So, amber is not just a pretty thing to look at; it’s a special way to learn about history.