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Alert the little paleontologist in your household: It will soon be International Dinosaur Day!
Though the big day takes place on May 18, National Geographic Kids is celebrating all month long in fearsome fashion with "DinoMAYnia," an entertaining, fun-filled exploration of prehistoric creatures.
DinoMAYnia features renowned paleontologist and National Geographic Explorer Nizar Ibrahim, whose groundbreaking discoveries about Spinosaurus have forever changed the way we think about dinosaurs and changed the way we imagine the prehistoric era when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
Kids and parents can follow Ibrahim throughout the month on an incredible journey back in time by visiting the DinoMAYnia hub and checking out the incredible selection of dinosaur books. At the hub, you'll also find prehistoric profiles, a Design-a-Dino poster contest, printable DinoMAYnia poster and even a dinosaur personality quiz.
Plus, follow @NatGeoBooks on Twitter and Facebook for weekly Dino Dispatches and fascinating trivia. Parents can visit the Reimagining Dinosaurs hub for more fascinating stories about dinosaurs, including some of the latest dinosaur discoveries that continue to change the way we understand the prehistoric reptiles.
Want to bring some of the fun home? Check out some of these featured National Geographic Kids books and products.
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Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs
The prehistoric world comes alive with dinosaurs small, big, giant, and gigantic, with stunning illustrations by Franco Tempesta, illustrator on National Geographic Kids The Ultimate Dinopedia. Young dino fans will love the interactivity included in every chapter, and parents will appreciate tips to help carry readers' experience beyond the page.
You Can Be a Paleontologist! Discovering Dinosaurs with Dr. Scott Book
Ever wondered how to find a dinosaur? Paleontologist Dr. Scott Sampson, host of Dinosaur Train on PBS Kids, tells kids how! How do paleontologists find dinosaur bones? How do they know what dinosaurs ate or looked like? And what is paleontology, anyway? Dr. Scott tackles all these questions and more while inspiring kids to go out and make the next big dino discovery!
Ultimate Dinopedia: The Most Complete Dinosaur Reference Ever Book
Find favorites, like the fierce T-Rex and the gentle Brontosaurus, plus audacious new finds, like the Anzu, Kosmoceratops, and Yi. Every dino profile is colorfully illustrated and features descriptions of when they roamed the Earth, how they lived, what they ate, and more. There are more than 600 dinos featured in all, including 10 profiles of recently discovered dinosaurs and new entries in the Dino Dictionary. Reports from paleontologists present the latest news and insights from the field.
Weird but True! Dinosaurs: 300 Dino-Mite Facts to Sink Your Teeth Into Book
Calling all dino dynamos! Get ready to devour wacky wonders, facts, stats, and trivia about all things dinosaur. Did you know that the T. rex had vision 13 times better than the average human's? Or that people collect fossilized dino poop? And get this: There's a dinosaur named after Hogwarts—Harry Potter's wizarding school! Get ready to meet dinosaurs with horns and feathers, razor-sharp claws and gigantic teeth. You'll encounter the places they lived, the bizarre art they inspired, and the amazing paleontologists who discovered them.
National Geographic Mega Fossil Dig Kit
Premium Fossils to Inspire Any Young Scientist! With National Geographic, kids learn all about earth science with this hands on digging activity. The Mega Fossil Mine dig includes archeological tools and a digging site filled with 15 genuine fossil treasures just waiting to be unearthed.
National Geographic Dinosaur Dig Kit
Journey to the Prehistoric Era and Uncover Genuine Dinosaurs Fossils! National Geographic's Dinosaur Dig is an exciting hands-on adventure that boys and girls love! Your child will become a real paleontologist as they explore fossils that are millions of years old.
National Geographic Dinosaur Play Sand
Your young scientist will really ''dig'' this dinosaur-themed play set featuring sculpting sand and dino figures. The sand sticks together for easy sculpting of whatever worlds your imagination can dream up!