Dinosaur TOOB® Set

Dinosaur TOOB® Set includes: o Dinos TOOB® o Travel back to the start of the Mesozoic era and beyond - when dinosaurs and prehistoric reptiles ruled the earth! This Toob includes the dinosaurs Apatosaurus, Triceratops, Iguanodon, Dilophosaurus, Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Spinosaurus, and Diplodocus, as well as two non-dinosaur prehistoric reptiles - Dimetrodon and Pteranodon. o History: Dinosaurs were a diverse group of creatures that roamed the earth for a period of roughly 180 million years, before most of them were wiped out by a mass extinction. Ironically, the world “dinosaur” means “terrible lizard,” however while dinosaurs were reptiles, they were not lizards. In fact, dinosaurs are closer relatives to modern day birds than they are to lizards! o Characteristics: Now you can hold some of the largest herbivores and most terrifying carnivores the world has ever known in the palm of your hand with our immaculately painted and true to life figurines. Make sure you have a lot of fresh meat and greens ready, because these dinos can eat a lot! These mini toys make great Montessori toys and are perfect for sensory bins and other exploratory learning activities. o Size: 1.5 inches long, 1.5 inches wide, and 12.8 inches tall, this Toob is a bit larger than the size of a standard American ruler and contains 12 different dinosaur figurines that range from 1.25 to 3.75 inches tall. o Feathered Dinos TOOB® o Recently, scientists have discovered that many dinosaurs were feathered! This Toob includes a feathered Psittacosaurus, Protoceratops, Pachycephalosaurus, Chasmosaurus, Apatosaurus, T-rex, Caudipteryx, Dilong, Beipiaosaurus, Microraptor, Velociraptor and Sinornithosaurus. o History: The actual hypothesis that birds were descendants of dinosaurs was suggested as early as the mid-19th century by biologist Thomas Henry Huxley. However, without significant evidence, Huxley’s theory never gathered steam. It wasn’t until 1969 when John Ostrom found a theropod (a suborder of dinosaurs) which had a skeletal structure that was almost identical to modern birds. This caused a much more systematic search for fossils of feathered dinosaurs, which were eventually discovered in the mid 1990’s. o Characteristics: Although scientists aren’t sure why dinosaurs evolved to have feathers, one thing that’s certain is that they were not capable of flight like modern day birds. While there are many theories, such as heat regulation and defense tactics, perhaps you will be the one to finally solve the riddle with careful study of these accurately sculpted and researched figurines! These figures make excellent Montessori toys for lessons about ancient natural history. o Size: All 12 dinosaur figurines in this Toob range from 1.25 to 3.75 inches tall while the Toob itself measures 1.5 inches long, 1.5 inches wide, and 12.8 inches tall, about the size of a standard American ruler. o Dino Babies TOOB® o Many of these dinos will grow up to be fearsome predators, but for now they’re harmless and as cute as a button! This Toob includes a baby Pteranodon, Allosaurus, Apatosaurus, Triceratops, Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Velociraptor, T-Rex, and Spinosaurus. o History: Although the name dinosaur translates directly to “terrible lizard,” there’s nothing terrible about these cute little reptiles! Dinosaurs were a diverse group of creatures that roamed the earth for a period of roughly 180 million years and were the biggest land animals to ever exist on our planet. You may not think it looking at these tiny tots, but some dinosaurs could grow up to 60 feet tall and 130 feet long! o Characteristics: We don’t blame you for wanting to study and play with these cute little critters but be warned adult dinosaurs often take care of their young and might come looking for their babies! Individually hand painted with true to life detail, these figurines are exceptional for creative fun, educational purposes, or as additions to a diorama or collection. They also make great Montessori toys for lessons on natural history. o Size: Contrary to popular belief, dinosaurs were very colorful, as seen by the little Pteranodon’s pumpkin orange body and sunny yellow head. 1.5 inches long, 1.5 inches wide, and 12.8 inches tall, this Toob is a bit larger than the size of a standard American ruler and contains 10 different dinky dinosaurs that range from 1.25 to 3.75 inches tall.

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