Dinosaur For Children

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.

Urzeit: Wer mit Kindern eine längere Fahrt vor sich hat, der kennt sie, die berühmte Frage: Papa oder Mama, wann sind wir da? Meistens nerven die Sprösslinge mit dieser Frage schon nach den ersten Kilometern und stellen sie in regelmäßigen Abständen bis zum Fahrtziel garantiert immer wieder. Wenn aber noch etliche Kilometer vor ihnen liegen, dann ist guter Rat meistens teuer, gilt es doch, die Kinder bis zur ersehnten Ankunft zu beschäftigen. Genau zu diesem Zweck gibt es die "Hörgeschichten". Die sind manchmal lustig, manchmal spannend, aber immer informativ.

Covered in armoured plates and sharp spikes, weighing more than an elephant, and swinging a deadly tail club capable of smashing through bone, Ankylosaurus is an Ultimate Dinosaur. But one we know very little about. Why have so few of their skeletons been found? Could they really have used their tails to take down an attacking Tyrannosaurus rex? Find out about this indestructible dinosaur.

Pup has boundless energy and endless optimism; Dragon is cool and thoughtful but always up for adventure … together, they are best friends who are always there for one another. It's time for the science fair, and Pup and Dragon have hatched a plan to help the kids win the first prize: They'll catch a REAL dinosaur!

En un lugar de la región del Cibao de la República Dominicana mejor conocido como El Sitio, vivía un joven llamado Pedro, al que todos conocían como Pedro Animal. Conoce a Pedro y a sus ocurrentes amigos en esta sabrosa aventura dominicana.

Grunke er ti år, og han elsker dinosaurer. Nogle gange kan han blive helt ærgerlig over, at de ikke findes længere. En dag opdager han en spillehal på Vesterbro, der har et dinosaurspil. Det er sjovt at spille det, men pludselig bliver det hele lige lovligt spændende. Dinosauren i spillet bryder nemlig fri, og pludselig må Grunke flygte gennem Københavns gader med den forvoksede øgle lige i hælene. "Børnegyser ... Lige så meget for voksne som for børn. Læs den før dit barn!" - Kolding Folkeblad Hans Peter Rolfsen er en dansk forfatter.

The annual talent show is coming up at Roxy and Dexter’s school. Roxy and the all the other dinosaurs have brilliant talents to show off, from hula-hooping to roller-skating. But Dexter the dinocorn doesn’t feel like he has any talents. With a little help from Roxy, he learns that being a good friend and listener is actually the most important talent of all.

Meet Herbie and his dino friends in this dinosaur story with all the hallmarks of a bedtime classic, plus a modern twist! But, watch out, a terrifying T. Rex is creeping about.

Maxwell and Myles are brothers. And boy-geniuses. Working for the Department of Secret Scientific Research - the DSSR - the brothers spend hours in their lab working on inventions to help them carry out their missions. And they are about to go on their most exciting adventure yet.... To find dinosaurs. Along with their neighbor and super-smart buddy Jenny, Maxwell and Myles set out to explore the Jurassic period with the help of their newly-invented time travelling devices.

Imagine a feline with the spirit of a lion, the sneakiness of a puma, the terrifying walk of a black bear, and the strong arms of a gorilla. Sounds cool? Now, add some huge dagger-like fangs. Even cooler, right? This amazing creature was best known as the saber-toothed tiger - an animal so fearless, it could beat beasts even twice their size! As cool as he sounds, this Ice Age feline earned quite a villainous reputation; you can even see them be the bad guys in movies!

In September 2012, on a chilly morning, a Russian kid named Yevgeny Zhenya and his dogs were walking to school, when an awful smell made them stop. The 11-year-old wanted to find out what smelled so bad, and with the help of his furry friends, he went to explore the land. They stumbled upon a giant pair of heels that were covered in an immense pile of snow! What could such a giant thing be?

What if, in your wildest dreams, there was a world where dinosaurs played sports? How great would it be to have a 40-foot-tall Brachiosaurus as the basketball center for your team? How scary would it be to box against a T. rex, or face a Stegosaurus linebacker with a spiny back? The possibilities are endless. In this entertaining combination of dinosaurs and sports, this book is meant for young listeners, introducing them to different sports and sports positions. Each dinosaur that is discussed has unique qualities that helped them survive.

When Oscar the orgo hatches from his egg, it isn't long before he realizes that he can sing. The problem is, once Oscar starts singing, his mum can't make him stop!

Fed up with steamy summertime Jurassic jungles, the mighty monsters are getting hot and grumpy, and they need a vacation.... Time to roll on down to the beach! Tyrannosaurus Trux might be able to "hang 10" on his surfboard, but not all of the trux feel so at home near the water. Can they organize their skills to dig up the beach and build the best sandcastle ever?

Today is the first day of school. The Dinotrux are nervous! What will they eat for lunch? Will their teacher be nice? But the Dinotrux don't need to worry. They can help each other. And school isn't scary. It's fun, especially when you are part dinosaur and part truck!

Have you ever met Oscar the orgo? He’s a creature you might not know. With a long, thin neck, and only two legs, he tends to hang out in the snow. When Oscar wakes one noisy morning, he is in for a big surprise. More orgo have gathered outside his cozy cave, while their young pups learn what orgo do best.

It's time for school, but Ms. Bronte has one small problem...she really loves eating books. (Did I mention she's also a dinosaur?) Math books, cookbooks, old books, new books - she just can't help herself. Will Ms. Bronte ever be able to curb her page-turning appetite, or will she continue chomping her way through a tasty book buffet?

"The T-Rex charges at the three-horned dino. Suddenly, a flying dinosaur swoops down to protect the three-horned dino. The T-Rex runs away because he is outnumbered. The flying dino says, “Together we can protect each other from a bully.” The flying dino says, “Do you see that volcano erupting?” What will the dino friends do?

Dinosaurs are awesome. Unicorns are, too. So what happens when you combine the best parts of each? Roxy the Unisaurus Rex! Join Roxy in all her sassy, steak-loving, glittery glory as she learns about the importance of staying true to yourself, celebrating your differences, and finding friends who love you for you are.

Trick or treat! Join your favorite dinosaurs as they visit a haunted house, carve pumpkins, make costumes, and more! Lisa Wheeler shows how these fun-loving dinos celebrate Halloween.