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🦖 Famous Dinosaurs

Meet the superstar dinosaurs everybody knows — the mighty T. rex, the horned Triceratops, the plated Stegosaurus, and more. Learn what made each one special.

3
lessons
~15 min
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🔬 Science
subject
Ages 6–12
level
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What you’ll learn

  1. Meet the StarsIdentify Tyrannosaurus rex and describe its most famous features.Some dinosaurs are famous the world over. Tyrannosaurus rex, whose name means 'king of the tyrant lizards,' was a giant meat-eater with banana-sized teeth, powerful jaws, and tiny little arms.
  2. Horns, Plates, and NecksRecognize Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and Brachiosaurus by their standout features.Triceratops had three horns and a bony frill, Stegosaurus had tall back plates and tail spikes, and Brachiosaurus had a super-long neck for reaching high leaves. Each famous plant-eater is known for its own special feature.
  3. Fast and FierceLearn that the real Velociraptor was small and feathered, and review all the famous dinosaurs.Velociraptor was a small, fast, feathered meat-eater about the size of a turkey, with a big curved claw on each foot. Together with T. rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and Brachiosaurus, it is one of the superstars of the dinosaur world.

Questions this course answers

What does the name Tyrannosaurus rex mean?

Tyrannosaurus rex means 'king of the tyrant lizards,' a fitting name for a giant meat-eater.

What were T. rex's arms like?

T. rex had huge jaws but very short, small arms.

How many horns did Triceratops have?

Triceratops had three horns, plus a large bony frill around its neck.

What did Stegosaurus have along its back?

Stegosaurus had a row of tall bony plates along its back and spikes on its tail.

Why could Brachiosaurus reach the tops of tall trees?

Brachiosaurus had a very long neck and tall front legs, so it could reach high leaves like a giraffe.

How big was the real Velociraptor?

The real Velociraptor was only about the size of a turkey, much smaller than in movies, and it had feathers.

Grounded in trusted sources

  • Natural History Museum (London)
  • Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History
  • American Museum of Natural History
  • Britannica Kids

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