Dinosaurs
What is Dinosaurs?
Dinosaurs lived on the earth for over 150 million years. They were the largest land animals of their time. Over 700 different species of dinosaurs have been found. They come in all shapes and sizes, from the tiny Compsognathus to the massive Patagonian titanosaur.
Most dinosaurs are thought to have been herbivores, but some may have been carnivores. They probably used their strong jaws and sharp teeth to bite off plants. They may have also used their beaks to nip at leaves.
Dinosaurs are known for their large bones, but they also had other unusual features. Some had horns or crests on their heads. Others had spines or plates running down their backs.
Most dinosaurs lived in warm, wet climates. They probably hunted during the day and slept at night. Some dinosaurs may have lived in cold climates, though. They may have had fur or feathers to keep them warm.
Dinosaurs probably communicated with each other using sounds and movements. They may have used their tails to signal danger or to show their dominance.
Dinosaurs were amazing creatures that ruled the earth for millions of years. Sadly, they are all now extinct. But thanks to fossil evidence, we can still learn about these fascinating animals.
Dinosaurs lived during the Mesozoic Era, which was between 252 and 66 million years ago. They were the largest land animals of their time, and some were as big as airplanes! There were many different kinds of dinosaurs, including the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the Brontosaurus, and the Velociraptor. Dinosaurs are interesting to learn about because they are so different from any other animals that exist today.
Dinosaurs Resources
Ansel & Clair Cretaceous Dinosaurs
Video Preview Description In this app which is part of the Dinosaur trilogy, the adventures starts with Ansel & Clair visiting a modern dinosaur dig site. Ansel & Clair meet a paleontologist who helps then uncover fossils from the Cretaceou...
Ansel and Clair Jurassic Dinosaurs
Spectacular interactions & animations, stunning visuals, puzzles & games bring Jurassic dinosaurs to life in the second app in the Ansel & Clair dinosaur trilogy. The whole Jurassic adventure is a seamless blend of education and entertain...
Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds
Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds is a five-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of the origins of birds. This course examines the anatomy, diversity, and evolution of theropod dinosaurs in relation to the origin of...
The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures
Profiles all known dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures, from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous eras and beyond. Each main entry has a highly detailed and technically accurate illustration, and a map showing the sites where fossils have been found...
Ansel and Clair with Triassic Dinosaurs
Spectacular interactions & animations, stunning visuals, puzzles & games bring Triassic dinosaurs to life in the third app in the Ansel & Clair dinosaur trilogy. The whole Triassic adventure is a seamless blend of education and entertainm...
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs [David Norman] on Amazon.com. More than seven hundred illustrations, drawings, photographs, and diagrams, mostly in full-color, accompany an informative text that discusses the lives of sixty-eight of the bes...
Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology
Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology from University of Alberta. Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology is a 12-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of non-avian dinosaurs. Topics covered: anatomy, eating, locomotion, growth, environmental and …...
Dinosaurs for kids
Dinosaurs for kids explores the fascinating, super-sized world of the dinosaurs. This collection of movies, games, interactives, and profile pages offers kids the opportunity to learn about their favorite dinosaurs, as well as the environment in whic...
The Complete Dinosaur (Life of the Past): James Orville Farlow
More than 350 illustrations, including 16 pages in full color Each chapter written by an expert in dinosaur studies Includes the latest dinosaur discoveries New information on the warm-blooded/cold-blooded debate New insights on the possibility of is...
Dinosaurs: The Most Complete, Up-to-Date Encyclopedia for Dinosaur Lovers of All Ages
Written by one of the world's foremost experts on dinosaurs, this award-winning title—honored by the NSTA and the AAAS—is an essential addition to any dinophile's library, regardless of age! Using casual language aimed at youn...