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Scientists are not quite sure what colors the dinosaurs were. They can only guess that the dinosaurs may have been colored to match their surroundings, just as most animals are today.

Did you know that Pteranodon was not a dinosaur? Pteranodon belongs to a special group of flying reptiles called pterosaurs.

Learn about the science and history of dinosaurs with iMindsJNR audio-learning series for younger minds. Huge and sometimes ferocious, dinosaurs ruled the earth for more than 175 million years. To us, dinosaurs might be scary-looking. But humans never had to fear dinosaurs because they died out 65 million years ago, a long time before the first people were around!Dinosaurs lived in a period called the Mesozoic era, which began about 240 million years ago.

If you love to learn about dinosaurs, you might want to consider becoming a paleontologist. A paleontologist studies the remains of prehistoric life. They study why fossils form and why the animals and plants lived where they did.

An excellent, well-explained, beautifully illustrated compilation in a set of ten audiobooks that provide answers to interesting questions posed by curious children regarding the 'hows' of a wide range of diverse subjects related to the world around them. The simplicity of language adds to the appeal of each audiobook of the set.

Like the giraffe, the brachiosaurus had long front legs and an incredibly long neck so it could eat leaves from the highest of tree branches.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stand next to a real dinosaur? Millions of years ago, Dinosaurs ruled the earth and left their fossils behind for us to find all over the world. These fossils help archaeologists and paleontologists learn about what dinosaurs may have looked like. Some were really big and some were really small. In this story, you will learn all of the different shapes & sizes of your favorite dinosaurs before they went extinct. How will you measure up next to your favorite dinosaur?

Learn how fossils teach us about dinosaurs.

Listen and relive the exciting tales from Highlights, now on audio! Learn how and why pinecones protect and release seeds and about how wind and water have shaped desert sandstone into giant rock formations, along with other stories about science and scientists.

Dieser Podcast ist der ultimative Guide für Erwachsene, die den Kontakt zu ihren Lieblingsdinos aus der Kindheit verloren haben. Eine spannende Reise in ein Land weit vor unserer Zeit. Es gibt nur wenige Themen, für die sich eigentlich jede und jeder einmal im Leben restlos begeistert hat. Eines dieser Themen: Dinosaurier. Diese ausgestorbenen Riesen, die die Kinderzimmer bevölkern. Dinomagazine, Dinofiguren, Dinonudeln,... Der Fantasie ist kein Ende gesetzt. Und Dinosaurier sind auch für Erwachsene spannend.

“This in-depth, beautifully illustrated biography of Mary Anning sings with the passion and perseverance of the woman herself, who from girlhood on scoured the shifting cliffs of her native Dorset to dig out prehistoric mysteries and make sense of them—altering forever our view of the past...

TV scientist, Professor Ben Garrod, is proud to be a geek as he mixes top level science and humour to prove that science is for everyone. Looking at the evolutionary arms race, prey, predators, place, time, groups and species, Ben reveals new-look dinosaurs. Additional sections include: Ask an Expert, New Science and Fossil Finder as well as quizzes to test your dinosaur knowledge.

TV scientist, Professor Ben Garrod, is proud to be a geek as he mixes top level science and humour to prove that science is for everyone. Looking at the evolutionary arms race, prey, predators, place, time, groups and species, Ben reveals new-look dinosaurs. Additional sections include: Ask an Expert, New Science and Fossil Finder as well as quizzes to test your dinosaur knowledge.

In the history of life on this planet, 99.9 percent of all species have gone extinct. But a few have survived almost unchanged. Author Rebecca E. Hirsch introduces listeners to six living fossils, including the chambered nautilus, the horseshoe crab with its sticky blue blood, and venomous platypuses that sting, as well as a comprehensive explanation of evolution and extinction for listeners who may not be familiar with the terms yet.

This fully sound designed program is read by Isabella Star LaBlanc and a full cast. Nerdy Babies is a series that will ignite curiosity in even the youngest listeners and encourage them to ask questions and explore the world around them. In Nerdy Babies: Dinosaurs, follow our intrepid babies...

What dinosaur would you be if you had a bony ridge rising from the back of your skull and three horns poking up from the front? Answer: a triceratops! This book will keep you guessing as you find out how human skeletons are like—and unlike—those of dinosaurs!

Flying dinosaurs? Well, kind of! Pterodactyls are one of the most fascinating ancient creatures. Because they flew and didn't walk on the ground, they're not technically dinosaurs - but they were still pretty cool! Listen to find out more fascinating facts about these fancy flyers.

Triceratops is one of the most iconic dinosaurs, but you might not know everything about this dinosaur...for example, did you know it had a birdlike beak? This book can help listeners become Triceratops experts! Lively, age-appropriate text helps young listeners build nonfiction skills, while other great features make this book informative and accessible.

What if the neighborhood cat had teeth that measured a foot long? Saber-tooth cats have been extinct for thousands of years, but once upon a time they were the predators of their neighborhoods. Learn more about the different types of these ancient felines with critical thinking questions and more.

Velociraptor was a scrappy scavenger. Did you know it was only about the size of a chicken? Learn about what scientists know about velociraptors in the 21st century. Other helpful features make this an interesting and informative look at a fascinating creature!