{"id":83124,"date":"2026-02-03T07:18:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T15:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?page_id=83124"},"modified":"2026-02-11T20:09:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T04:09:27","slug":"dinosaurs-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/dinosaurs-for-kids","title":{"rendered":"Dinosaurs for Kids: Facts, Vocabulary, Games, and Coloring Pages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dinosaur-Facts-Page-Header-Image-1200x542.jpg\" alt=\"Illustrated dinosaurs for kids showing different dinosaur species\" class=\"wp-image-83129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dinosaur-Facts-Page-Header-Image-1200x542.jpg 1200w, 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facts and activities for kids, including free printables!<br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-table-ofcontents has-background\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#88d10029\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-indigo-background-color has-text-color has-background\">Table of Contents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"anchor-link-with-margin has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b7c863a2071300c15315e8a9f54341c3\" id=\"st.-patrick\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><a href=\"#dino-facts\" title=\"\">Dinosaur Facts for Kids<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-075e032a3e098f7d97872e82f876f59b\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#vocabulary\" title=\"\">Dinosaur Vocabulary Words for Kids<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9205738737840651a37cee345438e403\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#timeline\" title=\"\"><strong><strong>Dinosaur Timeline<\/strong><\/strong>: When Did Dinosaurs Live?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5e4e787f993bb76677600f6d8020146e\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#printables\" title=\"\"><strong><strong>Free Dinosaur Printables<\/strong><\/strong> <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5875f992d07e6b05aeea84d4b40ef976\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#dino-games\" title=\"\">Educational Dinosaur-Themed Games for Kids<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-159edb0b91197e9afe0f2a8204e7674e\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#dino-faq\" title=\"\">Dinosaur FAQs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"336\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Orange-Character-Figure-e1755573479831.png\" alt=\"Cute orange monster character from ABCmouse.com\" class=\"wp-image-66747\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.796200984929833;width:220px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Orange-Character-Figure-e1755573479831.png 336w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Orange-Character-Figure-e1755573479831-239x300.png 239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f7f6fb54157d12503f798909d1d112a0\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);line-height:1.5\">Our all-in-one dinosaur guide is packed with <strong>fascinating dinosaur facts<\/strong>, simple, <strong>kid-friendly dinosaur vocabulary words, <\/strong>a descriptive <strong>timeline<\/strong> of when dinosaurs lived, free printable<strong> dinosaur coloring pages<\/strong> and flashcards, and <strong>educational dinosaur-themed games<\/strong> that make learning feel like play. You\u2019ll also find a helpful <strong>Dinosaur FAQ section<\/strong> that answers kids\u2019 most curious questions in clear, easy-to-understand language, making this a <strong>roar-some resource<\/strong> for parents, teachers, and dinosaur fans alike!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9a853089f37aaa88ec33ddacd87525c6\" id=\"dino-facts\"><strong>35+ Fun Dinosaur Facts for Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is_fullwidth_area center_wide_content has-background\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;background-color:#fffee5;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"border-radius:0px;border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:#c5cbee;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:#c5cbee;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2cee7055ab92a8486d4fc7a24d72e2e8\" id=\"fun-facts\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--indigo);border-bottom-width:2px;color:#00b05a;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong><strong><strong> Dinosaur<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Facts by Species<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d5023dc7b5836ad95836174640417248\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Spinosaurus<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/spinosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg\" alt=\"Realistic Spinosaurus picture. \" class=\"wp-image-80375\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/spinosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/spinosaurus-dinosaur-names-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/spinosaurus-dinosaur-names-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spinosaurus was one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs. It had a long snout like a crocodile and a tall sail on its back. Scientists think it spent much of its time near water and may have hunted fish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bbe5783b81ed1952babb11dffc270d86\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong>Tyrannosaurus rex<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/t-rex-dinosaur-names.jpg\" alt=\"Realistic Tyrannosaurus Rex picture. \" class=\"wp-image-80376\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/t-rex-dinosaur-names.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/t-rex-dinosaur-names-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/t-rex-dinosaur-names-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tyrannosaurus rex, or T. rex, was one of the biggest meat-eating dinosaurs. It had huge teeth the size of bananas and powerful jaws. T. rex walked on two legs and used its sharp eyesight and strong sense of smell to find food.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bfa06c576464e673cab8341e081edc40\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Triceratops<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1096\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/triceratops-dinosaur-names.jpg\" alt=\"Realistic Triceratops picture. \" class=\"wp-image-80378\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/triceratops-dinosaur-names.jpg 1096w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/triceratops-dinosaur-names-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/triceratops-dinosaur-names-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1096px) 100vw, 1096px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">Triceratops was a plant-eating dinosaur with three horns on its face and a big frill on the back of its head. The horns helped to protect itself from predators( like T. rex). It used its beak to clip tough plants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6063e8dbe539738883038dd20717e9e8\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Stegosaurus<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"890\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stegosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg\" alt=\"Realistic Stegosaurus picture. \" class=\"wp-image-80380\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stegosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg 890w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stegosaurus-dinosaur-names-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/stegosaurus-dinosaur-names-768x518.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stegosaurus was a large plant eater with big, flat plates along its back and sharp spikes on its tail. Scientists think the plates may have helped Stegosaurus stay warm or show off to other dinosaurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-53869d0b502d2aa515099e16961ddb54\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Dryosaurus<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Dryosaurus was a small plant-eating dinosaur that could run very fast, which helped it escape large meat-eating predators. Its name means \u201coak lizard,\u201d but it did not actually eat oak trees. Dryosaurus had a long, stiff tail that helped it keep its balance while running. Scientists think it may have lived in groups, which could have offered extra protection from predators.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-505a498db2c7c88752e383d7510bf615\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Hypsilophodon<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hypsilophodon was a small, lightweight dinosaur, about the size of a large dog. It had a beak-like mouth that helped it bite and chew plants. This dinosaur ran on two legs, allowing it to move quickly when danger was nearby. Hypsilophodon lived during the Early Cretaceous period, more than 125 million years ago.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4eb07bb5e686132f6d9086e45d78489d\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Brachiosaurus<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Brachiosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg\" alt=\"Realistic Brachiosaurus picture. \" class=\"wp-image-80384\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Brachiosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Brachiosaurus-dinosaur-names-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Brachiosaurus-dinosaur-names-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Brachiosaurus was a giant, long-necked dinosaur that ate leaves from tall trees. Its front legs were longer than its back legs, which helped it reach high branches. It was one of the tallest dinosaurs ever found.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fd7a429700fbe90965c334e31638a11a\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Apatosaurus<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Apatosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg\" alt=\"Realistic Apatosaurus picture. \" class=\"wp-image-80385\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Apatosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Apatosaurus-dinosaur-names-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Apatosaurus-dinosaur-names-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">Apatosaurus was a massive long-necked dinosaur that ate plants. It had a long tail that may have made a loud cracking sound when whipped. Apatosaurus spent much of its time eating leaves and ferns. It weighed up to 40 tons and was up to 75 feet long!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1a2bb27bdd5827ac1a8d685e0394f72d\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Diplodocus<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Diplodocus-dinosaur-names.jpg\" alt=\"Realistic Diplodocus picture. \" class=\"wp-image-80387\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Diplodocus-dinosaur-names.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Diplodocus-dinosaur-names-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Diplodocus-dinosaur-names-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Diplodocus was a very long dinosaur with a whip-like tail. It used its long neck to reach lots of plants without moving much. Its teeth were shaped like pegs, perfect for stripping leaves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2c99f1c7e893223f914a5b2902e10ac\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Ankylosaurus<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ankylosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg\" alt=\"Realistic Ankylosaurus picture. \" class=\"wp-image-80389\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ankylosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ankylosaurus-dinosaur-names-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ankylosaurus-dinosaur-names-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ankylosaurus was a heavily armored dinosaur covered in bony plates. It had a large club at the end of its tail that it used for protection. It ate low-growing plants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2457f16cde05d38ed3a71c27ea066bd7\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Velociraptor<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Velociraptor-dinosaur-names.jpg\" alt=\"Realistic Velociraptor picture. \" class=\"wp-image-80392\" style=\"width:466px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Velociraptor-dinosaur-names.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Velociraptor-dinosaur-names-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Velociraptor-dinosaur-names-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Velociraptor was a small, fast meat-eating dinosaur about the size of a large turkey. It had feathers, sharp claws, and was very quick. It likely hunted small animals and may have worked in groups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/subscription\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NewCTA-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83178\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NewCTA-1.png 400w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NewCTA-1-283x300.png 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-26106543a27c87c5291e8cdc6510fd3f\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Allosaurus<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Allosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg\" alt=\"Realistic Allosaurus picture. \" class=\"wp-image-80454\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Allosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Allosaurus-dinosaur-names-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Allosaurus-dinosaur-names-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">Allosaurus was a large predator that lived long before T. rex. It had sharp teeth and claws and hunted in forests and plains. Some scientists think Allosaurus may have worked together to take down big prey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-96e8da4cf96a05a88f236de8d2fd898e\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Parasaurolophus<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Parasaurolophus-dinosaur-names.jpg\" alt=\"Realistic Parasaurolophus picture. \" class=\"wp-image-80456\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Parasaurolophus-dinosaur-names.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Parasaurolophus-dinosaur-names-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Parasaurolophus-dinosaur-names-768x406.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Parasaurolophus was a plant-eating dinosaur with a long, curved crest on its head. Scientists think the crest helped it make loud, trumpet-like sounds to communicate with other dinosaurs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-122fe0fb272d90856250d1c269254c6f\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Lesothosaurus<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">Lesothosaurus was one of the earliest known plant-eating dinosaurs. It was small, measuring about the length of a bicycle from head to tail. This dinosaur likely fed on low-growing plants and leaves close to the ground. Its long legs suggest it could run quickly to escape predators.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4926ab64059a3509b33864eddf6d7eb4\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Scutellosaurus<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Scutellosaurus was a small dinosaur covered with tiny bony plates, which helped protect its body. It is considered one of the earliest armored dinosaurs known to science. Even with its armor, Scutellosaurus remained lightweight and able to move quickly. It lived during the Early Jurassic period, over 190 million years ago.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f3883e23e054142a27043f00debfc06f\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Pachycephalosaurus<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Pachycephalosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg\" alt=\"Realistic Pachycephalosaurus picture. \" class=\"wp-image-80459\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Pachycephalosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Pachycephalosaurus-dinosaur-names-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Pachycephalosaurus-dinosaur-names-768x400.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pachycephalosaurus had a thick, domed skull that could be up to 10 inches (25 cm) thick. It may have used its hard head to bump into other dinosaurs of its kind. It ate plants and maybe fruits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a33d10b5b9c796079a99d17e88a462e9\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Iguanodon<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Iguanodon-dinosaur-names.jpg\" alt=\"Realistic Iguanodon picture. \" class=\"wp-image-80461\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Iguanodon-dinosaur-names.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Iguanodon-dinosaur-names-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Iguanodon-dinosaur-names-768x410.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Iguanodon was a plant-eating dinosaur with a large thumb spike. The spike may have been used for defense. It walked on two or four legs and had strong jaws for chewing plants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9483203947977457245e81256b5b2378\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Heterodontosaurus<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Heterodontosaurus had three different kinds of teeth, making it one of the most unusual dinosaurs of its time. Its sharp, canine-like teeth were likely used for display or defense, not for hunting other animals. This dinosaur mostly ate plants, but scientists think it may have also eaten insects. It was very small, about the size of a turkey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e909efbe5344abb5aa853c3e5eff8402\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Leaellynasaura<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaellynasaura lived near the South Pole, where it experienced long periods of darkness each year. Scientists believe it had relatively large eyes, which may have helped it see in low-light conditions. This dinosaur survived in a cool, polar climate, unlike many other dinosaurs. It fed on tough plants and ferns that grew in its environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4fc917811a306d0e6b721ef54e2d1e5\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Giganotosaurus<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Giganotosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg\" alt=\"Realistic Giganotosaurus picture. \" class=\"wp-image-80463\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Giganotosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Giganotosaurus-dinosaur-names-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Giganotosaurus-dinosaur-names-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">Giganotosaurus was one of the longest meat-eating dinosaurs, even longer than T. rex. It had long, sharp teeth and hunted large plant-eating dinosaurs in groups or alone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-53e96870940cd8022faac03fc04ebda5\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Carnotaurus<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Carnotaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg\" alt=\"Realistic Carnotaurus picture. \" class=\"wp-image-80464\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Carnotaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Carnotaurus-dinosaur-names-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Carnotaurus-dinosaur-names-768x448.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Carnotaurus was a fast meat-eating dinosaur with two short horns above its eyes. It had tiny arms\u2014smaller than T. rex\u2019s!\u2014and a long, powerful tail that helped it move quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#88d100;border-width:2px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#fffee5;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e7fc8e818e2d5897774d7f285196d5cb\" id=\"more\"><strong>More Dinosaur Facts for Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, long before humans appeared.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some dinosaurs were as small as chickens, while others were longer than school buses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not all dinosaurs were meat eaters\u2014many loved plants, leaves, and ferns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some dinosaurs, like Velociraptor, had feathers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Triceratops had three horns that helped protect it from predators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stegosaurus had a tiny brain\u2014about the size of a lime!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"336\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Orange-Character-Figure-e1755573479831.png\" alt=\"Cute orange monster character from ABCmouse.com\" class=\"wp-image-66747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Orange-Character-Figure-e1755573479831.png 336w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Orange-Character-Figure-e1755573479831-239x300.png 239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The word \u201cdinosaur\u201d means \u201cterrible lizard,\u201d even though dinosaurs weren\u2019t lizards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many dinosaurs laid eggs, and some even cared for their young.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some dinosaurs, like Allosaurus, ran on two legs, while others, like Brachiosaurus, walked on four.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birds are actually modern dinosaurs that evolved from small, feathered theropods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some dinosaurs lived in herds, traveling together for safety and food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sauropods such as Argentinosaurus were the largest land animals to ever live.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fossils show that many dinosaurs grew quickly, especially when they were young.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some small dinosaurs, like Ornithomimus, were very fast and may have run up to 40 miles per hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dinosaurs lived during the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, which together are called the Mesozoic Era.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many dinosaurs had special features\u2014like crests, sails, or frills\u2014that helped them communicate, show off, or defend themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paleontologists use fossils such as bones, teeth, footprints, and even eggs to learn how dinosaurs lived.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image u-m-hide\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/prospect-register\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0015\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image u-d-hide aofl-mb-3rem-margin \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/prospect-register\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop.png 393w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop-211x300.png 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1d2b2a675cc6dbda25e6a9f601609a36\" id=\"vocabulary\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><strong>Dinosaur Vocabulary Words for Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">Learning about dinosaurs is more fun when you understand the words use to describe them. This dinosaur vocabulary list explains common dinosaur terms in <strong>simple language<\/strong>, so kids can better understand the language that learn what the words mean while exploring dinosaur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#88d100;border-width:2px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#fffee5;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dd72f6f7fb99fc6315e52a04c2f567b7\" id=\"more\"><strong>Dinosaur Group Names<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These words describe <strong>types of dinosaurs<\/strong>, based on body shape and diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sauropod<\/strong> \u2013 A very large, long-necked plant-eating dinosaur, like <em>Brachiosaurus<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Theropod<\/strong> \u2013 A two-legged dinosaur that usually ate meat, like <em>T. rex<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ornithischian<\/strong> \u2013 A group of mostly plant-eating dinosaurs with bird-like hips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saurischian<\/strong> \u2013 A group that includes theropods and sauropods with lizard-like hips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Brachiosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg\" alt=\"Toy model of a long-necked dinosaur standing upright with a long tail and green-gray coloring on a white background.\" class=\"wp-image-80384\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:1.777842736042093;width:389px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Brachiosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Brachiosaurus-dinosaur-names-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Brachiosaurus-dinosaur-names-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Armored dinosaur<\/strong> \u2013 A dinosaur with bony plates or spikes for protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hadrosaurs<\/strong> \u2013 Plant-eating dinosaurs with wide, flat \u201cduck-bill\u201d mouths, like <em>Parasaurolophus<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><strong>Ceratopsians<\/strong> \u2013 Plant-eating dinosaurs with horns and frills on their heads, like <em>Triceratops<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ankylosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg\" alt=\"Toy model of an ankylosaurus with a low body, armored plates, and a clubbed tail on a light background.\" class=\"wp-image-80389\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ankylosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ankylosaurus-dinosaur-names-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ankylosaurus-dinosaur-names-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#88d100;border-width:2px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#fffee5;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8b319237218dabf871151157790c6fb1\" id=\"more\"><strong>Dinosaur Science Words<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These words are often used by <strong>scientists and paleontologists<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fossil<\/strong> \u2013 The remains or prints of a plant or animal from long ago.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paleontologist<\/strong> \u2013 A scientist who studies fossils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Excavation<\/strong> \u2013 Carefully digging to find fossils.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Extinction<\/strong> \u2013 When a plant or animal disappears forever.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Species<\/strong> \u2013 A group of animals that are alike and share a name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#88d100;border-width:2px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#fffee5;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-808d3dcf1458a22fe5978d5faa1af874\" id=\"more\">Dinosaur Body Part Words<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These words describe <strong>how dinosaurs <\/strong>looked and parts of their bodies that helped distinguish them from other dinosaurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Crest<\/strong> \u2013 A bony shape on a dinosaur\u2019s head.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frill<\/strong> \u2013 A large bony shield behind the head, like on <em>Triceratops<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><strong>Plates<\/strong> \u2013 Flat bony armor on a dinosaur\u2019s back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1096\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/triceratops-dinosaur-names.jpg\" alt=\"Toy model of a Triceratops with three horns, a large frill, and a sturdy brown body on a white background.\" class=\"wp-image-80378\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/triceratops-dinosaur-names.jpg 1096w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/triceratops-dinosaur-names-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/triceratops-dinosaur-names-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1096px) 100vw, 1096px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tail<\/strong> \u2013 Helped with balance and movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Claws<\/strong> \u2013 Sharp nails used for gripping or defense.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sail<\/strong> \u2013 A tall, thin structure on a dinosaur\u2019s back made of bone and skin, often used for display or warmth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/spinosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg\" alt=\"Toy model of a Spinosaurus standing on two legs with a sail-like fin on its back and an open mouth on a white background.\" class=\"wp-image-80375\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/spinosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/spinosaurus-dinosaur-names-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/spinosaurus-dinosaur-names-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#88d100;border-width:2px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#fffee5;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-953a877f55b77d81517f6a9e083aed21\" id=\"more\">Dinosaur Diet Words<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These words explain <strong>what dinosaurs ate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Herbivore<\/strong> \u2013 A plant-eating dinosaur.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carnivore<\/strong> \u2013 A meat-eating dinosaur.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Omnivore<\/strong> \u2013 A dinosaur that ate both plants and animals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prey<\/strong> \u2013 An animal that is hunted by another.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Predator<\/strong> \u2013 An animal that hunts other animals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Pachycephalosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg\" alt=\"Toy model of a small bipedal dinosaur with a rounded head, short arms, and brown-and-green striped coloring on a white background.\" class=\"wp-image-80459\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Pachycephalosaurus-dinosaur-names.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Pachycephalosaurus-dinosaur-names-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Pachycephalosaurus-dinosaur-names-768x400.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3a900e7f3ab589eeded8ce565358162c\" id=\"timeline\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"><strong>Dinosaur Timeline<\/strong>: <strong>When Did Dinosaurs Live?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">Dinosaurs lived on Earth for a very long time\u2014<strong>over 165 million years<\/strong>. They first appeared long before humans and disappeared millions of years before people existed. The long time period when dinosaurs ruled Earth is known as the <strong>Mesozoic Era<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\"> Scientists divide dinosaur time into <strong>three main periods<\/strong>, based on fossil evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4f201b0a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">\ud83e\udd95 <strong>The Triassic Period (About 252\u2013201 Million Years Ago)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">\ud83e\udd95 <strong>The Jurassic Period (About 201\u2013145 Million Years Ago)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd95 <strong>The Cretaceous Period (About 145\u201366 Million Years Ago)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1084\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/duck-billed-dinosaur-cartoon-1200x1084.jpg\" alt=\"Cute cartoon dinosaur illustration for kids\" class=\"wp-image-80571\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1070482246952835;width:237px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/duck-billed-dinosaur-cartoon-1200x1084.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/duck-billed-dinosaur-cartoon-300x271.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/duck-billed-dinosaur-cartoon-768x694.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/duck-billed-dinosaur-cartoon.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#88d100;border-width:2px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#fffee5;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bb7fab3dcaed4ba26561c08c34e855ba\" style=\"color:#00b05a\"><strong>What is the Triassic Period?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">The Triassic Period is <strong>when the very first dinosaurs appeared<\/strong>. Early dinosaurs were <strong>small, lightweight, and walked on two legs<\/strong>. Earth looked very different back then, with most land joined together in one giant continent called <strong>Pangaea<\/strong>. The Triassic ended with a major extinction event that cleared the way for dinosaurs to become the dominant land animals in the Jurassic Period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The climate was hot and dry in many places.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plants such as ferns, conifers, and ginkgo trees were common. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early dinosaurs like Coelophysis and Plateosaurus lived during this time, along with many strange reptiles and the first mammals. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dinosaurs were not yet the dominant animals, and many reptiles and early mammals also lived on Earth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#88d100;border-width:2px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#fffee5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-afed19d2a473063554d9e34a1ddb2d5d\" style=\"color:#00b05a\"><strong>What is the Jurassic Period?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">The Jurassic Period is when dinosaurs became the <strong>largest and most powerful animals on land<\/strong>. This was the age of giant <strong>long-necked dinosaurs<\/strong> like Brachiosaurus and Diplodocus, <strong>spiky dinosaurs<\/strong> like Stegosaurus, and fast hunters like Allosaurus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flying reptiles called pterosaurs filled the skies (they were not dinosaurs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Earth was warm, and huge green forests covered much of the land. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dinosaurs grew much bigger and some began to develop feathers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#88d100;border-width:2px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#fffee5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bb7437b8dc4dfe721213ac495f89018b\" style=\"color:#00b05a\"><strong>What is the Cretaceous Period?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">The Cretaceous Period was <strong>the final age of dinosaurs<\/strong>. During this time, dinosaurs were found all over the world and were <strong>more diverse than ever<\/strong>, with many different shapes, sizes, and diets. The Cretaceous Period ended with a <strong>massive asteroid impact that caused a huge extinction event<\/strong>, bringing the time of the dinosaurs to a close and allowing mammals to rise in the eras that followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flowering plants appeared for the first time, changing how dinosaurs ate and making Earth greener and more colorful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many well-known species, like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, Velociraptor, and Spinosaurus, lived during this period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The continents were moving apart and starting to look more like they do today. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some dinosaurs lived in cold or polar regions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birds evolved from feathered dinosaurs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-07a5c7aaae79cbae8b02cafc43322502\" id=\"printables\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><strong>Free<\/strong> <strong>Dinosaur Printables<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is_fullwidth_area center_wide_content has-background\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:25px;border-top-right-radius:25px;background-color:#fffee5;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"border-radius:0px;border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:#c5cbee;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-color:#c5cbee;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dcca657a6c2b3027795365e140a76118\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Dinosaur Coloring Pages<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-mb-3rem-margin  aofl-desktop-margin\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SEO-686-Dinosaur-Coloring-Pages.png\" alt=\"Free printable dinosaur coloring pages for kids from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-20343\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:15px;border-top-right-radius:15px;border-bottom-left-radius:15px;border-bottom-right-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SEO-686-Dinosaur-Coloring-Pages.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SEO-686-Dinosaur-Coloring-Pages-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SEO-686-Dinosaur-Coloring-Pages-768x330.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-95a66192 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 blue-gradient-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/dinosaur-coloring-pages\/20111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get dinosaur coloring pages<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ec889c03105ced34527ef6ece8ec62f2\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong>List of 100 Dino Names<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-mb-3rem-margin  aofl-desktop-margin\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1285\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dinosaur-Facts-Page-Header-Image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83129\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dinosaur-Facts-Page-Header-Image.jpg 1285w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dinosaur-Facts-Page-Header-Image-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dinosaur-Facts-Page-Header-Image-1200x542.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dinosaur-Facts-Page-Header-Image-768x347.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1285px) 100vw, 1285px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-95a66192 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 blue-gradient-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/dinosaur-names-and-facts-for-kids\/80307\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get list of dinosaur names<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d2da2050 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d6d1ba8e371ee200368ded47cbcce6e7\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Dinosaur Flash Cards<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-mb-3rem-margin  aofl-desktop-margin\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-top:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Featured-Image-Dinosaur-PrintableWorksheets.png\" alt=\"Free printable dinosaur flashcards for kids from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-82605\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Featured-Image-Dinosaur-PrintableWorksheets.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Featured-Image-Dinosaur-PrintableWorksheets-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Featured-Image-Dinosaur-PrintableWorksheets-768x330.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-95a66192 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 blue-gradient-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/dinosaur-flashcards\/82602\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get dinosaur flash cards<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:15px;border-bottom-color:#88d100;border-bottom-width:5px;border-left-color:#88d100;border-left-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cbd74663ad40f2e5b71c1d4e63438bff\" style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Dinosaur Jokes<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-mb-3rem-margin  aofl-desktop-margin\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dinosaur-Jokes-for-kids-Header-image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84256\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dinosaur-Jokes-for-kids-Header-image.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dinosaur-Jokes-for-kids-Header-image-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Dinosaur-Jokes-for-kids-Header-image-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-95a66192 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 blue-gradient-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/printables-and-worksheets\/dinosaur-jokes-for-kids\/84071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get dinosaur jokes<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dd225191 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<printables-email-registration style=\"width:fit-content;display:flex;margin:auto\" class=\"wp-block-abcmouse-printables-email-registration\"><\/printables-email-registration>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-96b233d7228297b2466e29dcaad7533e\" id=\"dino-games\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Educational Dinosaur-Themed Games for Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Combine dinosaurs with play-based learning to make practicing math, literacy, and science totally roar-some! Click on the name of each dinosaur game to <strong>play it for free<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#88d100;border-width:2px;border-radius:15px;background-color:#fffee5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4cda970f-6dfc-4ca4-a23c-29f41878f563_63077-4x.png\" alt=\"Fun Draco's Dash odd numbers race game for kids to play for free online from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-52953\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4cda970f-6dfc-4ca4-a23c-29f41878f563_63077-4x.png 960w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4cda970f-6dfc-4ca4-a23c-29f41878f563_63077-4x-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4cda970f-6dfc-4ca4-a23c-29f41878f563_63077-4x-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-47e250ebae60f46286ecaa1631a7c9d3\" style=\"color:#00b05a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/dracos-dash-odd-numbers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Draco&#8217;s Dash: Odd Numbers<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-padding aofl-mb-3-padding has-black-color has-text-color\">Help Draco race through jungle by running through the odd numbers and avoiding the even number!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/f5eb1178-3543-4295-af6e-876e3e1e4639_11359-4x.png\" alt=\"Dinosaur chomp fun online math game for kids from ABCmouse.com.\" class=\"wp-image-51578\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/f5eb1178-3543-4295-af6e-876e3e1e4639_11359-4x.png 960w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/f5eb1178-3543-4295-af6e-876e3e1e4639_11359-4x-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/f5eb1178-3543-4295-af6e-876e3e1e4639_11359-4x-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e38f8248758bff6cd5a77bb36b4bf7d8\" style=\"color:#00b05a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/dinosaur-chomp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Dinosaur Chomp<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-padding aofl-mb-3-padding has-black-color has-text-color\">This hungry dino needs to eat the leaves with the correct number of rain drops on them. Can you pick the right ones? <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6edecb1f-e740-457e-b5f0-44af22522c93_21553-4x.png\" alt=\"Fun free fosil finder game for kids from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-55403\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6edecb1f-e740-457e-b5f0-44af22522c93_21553-4x.png 1250w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6edecb1f-e740-457e-b5f0-44af22522c93_21553-4x-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6edecb1f-e740-457e-b5f0-44af22522c93_21553-4x-1200x813.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6edecb1f-e740-457e-b5f0-44af22522c93_21553-4x-768x520.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5436a88e029d10b8fefd54e2efe70e7c\" style=\"color:#00b05a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/fossil-finder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Fossil Finder<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-padding aofl-mb-3-padding has-black-color has-text-color\">Take on the role of paleontologist in this game that lets kids &#8220;dig&#8221; up fossils and test their knowledge about what they find.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0f5347f7-9856-42cc-96da-c70cd9dcc278_24764-4x.png\" alt=\"Fun ABCmouse game to play for free Nutly's Dinosaur Daydreams. \" class=\"wp-image-52797\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0f5347f7-9856-42cc-96da-c70cd9dcc278_24764-4x.png 1250w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0f5347f7-9856-42cc-96da-c70cd9dcc278_24764-4x-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0f5347f7-9856-42cc-96da-c70cd9dcc278_24764-4x-1200x813.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0f5347f7-9856-42cc-96da-c70cd9dcc278_24764-4x-768x520.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8a2ec5e935ac737092016d5349c37321\" style=\"color:#00b05a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/nutlys-dinosaur-daydreams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Nutly&#8217;s Dinosaur Daydreams<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-padding aofl-mb-3-padding has-black-color has-text-color\">Nutly is daydreaming about dinosaurs but needs help completing his thoughts. You&#8217;ll need to pick the correct noun, adjective, or verb to finish his sentences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4a38d004-603b-4abf-9527-ba536d93ff42_5478-4x.png\" alt=\"Online dinosaur painting coloring page for kids from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-59566\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4a38d004-603b-4abf-9527-ba536d93ff42_5478-4x.png 960w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4a38d004-603b-4abf-9527-ba536d93ff42_5478-4x-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4a38d004-603b-4abf-9527-ba536d93ff42_5478-4x-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1ea73224084d8ed974987bb07f4b44e3\" style=\"color:#00b05a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/d-is-for-dinosaur-online-coloring-page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">D is for Dinosaur: Online Coloring Page<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-padding aofl-mb-3-padding has-black-color has-text-color\">In this digital coloring page, kids can color a dinosaur while learning the letter \/d\/ sound and letter D recognition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1ac00fc0-55b8-41f2-aaf8-13305520c7d1_63252-4x.png\" alt=\"Draco's dash learn the letters A-D game online for kids from ABCmouse.com.\" class=\"wp-image-52960\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1ac00fc0-55b8-41f2-aaf8-13305520c7d1_63252-4x.png 960w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1ac00fc0-55b8-41f2-aaf8-13305520c7d1_63252-4x-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1ac00fc0-55b8-41f2-aaf8-13305520c7d1_63252-4x-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8fe28f350c2b07cb26210269b7e12cc6\" style=\"color:#00b05a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/game\/dracos-dash-letter-a-d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Dracos Dash: Letters A through D<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-padding aofl-mb-3-padding has-black-color has-text-color\">Dash with Draco the dinosaur as he collects the letters A through D! Help him jump for the right ones and dodge the rest in this fun letter learning game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-link-with-margin has-indigo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6f57322a07225f8df32acf372b8b9a5f\" id=\"dino-faq\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><strong>Dinosaur FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What is a dinosaur?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">A dinosaur is an animal that lived on land during the Mesozoic Era, between about 230 and 66 million years ago. Dinosaurs had legs that stood upright under their bodies, which helped them walk and run efficiently. Some dinosaurs ate plants, some ate meat, and some ate both. Birds are the only dinosaurs still alive today.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">When did dinosaurs live?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">Dinosaurs lived during the Mesozoic Era, which lasted from about 230 to 66 million years ago. This era is divided into three periods: the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous. Different dinosaurs lived during different periods, and new species evolved over time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Why did dinosaurs go extinct?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">Most dinosaurs went extinct about 66 million years ago after a large asteroid struck Earth. The impact caused major climate changes by blocking sunlight and cooling the planet. Plants could not grow, and food chains collapsed. Many animals, including non-bird dinosaurs, could not survive these changes. Birds survived and are living dinosaurs today.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Are dinosaurs still alive today?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">Yes, dinosaurs are still alive today in the form of birds. Scientists have discovered that birds evolved from small, feathered dinosaurs. Birds share many features with dinosaurs, including hollow bones and similar skeletons. All other dinosaur groups went extinct millions of years ago.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What is the biggest dinosaur ever discovered?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">The biggest dinosaurs ever discovered were sauropods, long-necked plant-eaters like <em>Argentinosaurus<\/em>. These dinosaurs could grow over 100 feet long and weigh many tons. Because fossils are often incomplete, scientists continue to study new discoveries to better understand their size.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">How big was T. rex?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs ever discovered. It grew to about 40 feet (12 meters) long and stood about 12 feet (3.6 meters) tall at the hips. Scientists estimate that T. rex weighed around 8 to 9 tons, which is about as much as a large truck.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Did all dinosaurs eat meat?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">No, not all dinosaurs ate meat. Many dinosaurs were herbivores, meaning they ate plants, while others were carnivores that ate meat. Some dinosaurs were omnivores and ate both plants and animals. A dinosaur\u2019s teeth and jaw shape help scientists understand what it ate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">How do scientists know what dinosaurs looked like?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">Scientists study fossil bones, compare them to modern animals, and use computer models to understand how dinosaurs moved and lived. Some fossils show skin impressions or feathers, helping scientists make accurate reconstructions. New discoveries often update what we know about dinosaur appearance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What is a fossil?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p style=\"line-height:1.5\">A fossil is the preserved remains or traces of a plant or animal that lived long ago. Dinosaur fossils can include bones, teeth, footprints, or even nests. Fossils form when living things are buried by sediment and slowly turn into rock over millions of years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">How do you explain dinosaurs to a child?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);line-height:1.5\">Dinosaurs were animals that lived on Earth millions of years ago, long before people existed. They lived during a time called the Mesozoic Era, which is often called the Age of Dinosaurs. Some dinosaurs were very large, while others were small. 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