Dinosaurs who roamed the Earth millions of years ago have long fascinated scientists, children, novelists, and filmmakers. These "terrible lizards" could be as small as dogs or as large as a house, and while several theories have been advanced, no one knows conclusively how or why they disappeared. Combining quality 3-D animation, live action, and graphics, Dinosaurs offers an introduction to paleontology, profiling various species and periods (Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous), as well as looking at the processes of fossilization and excavation. The accompanying curriculum features interesting lesson plans tailored to various grade levels that expand on the video content. Part of a 10-volume series (series price: $349.50) entitled How and Why: A Journey Through Nature, Science, and History, other titles include Planet Earth, Volcanoes, Weather, Trees, and Computers and Robots. Recommended. Aud: I, J. (E. Gieschen)
Dinosaurs
(2003) 16 min. VHS: $45 (teacher's guide & curriculum included). MediaPro. PPR. Color cover. ISBN: 1-892987-68-6. Volume 18, Issue 5
Dinosaurs
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