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Argentinosaurus
Argentinosaurus was a massive plant-eater (herbivore) that lived in South America
(its fossils were
discovered in Argentina) during the
Cretaceous period,
around about 100 million years ago.
Early estimates for the creature, sized it at a length of around 114 feet (34.6 meters).
However more recent research, and comparison with Titanosaur relatives, have
now led scientists to conclude the animal was around 72 to 98 feet (22 to 30 meters)
in length, and weighed around 60 to 90 tons. Even at this reduced size, it is still one
of the heaviest
Sauropods known.
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Argentinosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived about 100 million years ago
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Argentinosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Argentinosaurus:
- Argentinosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Argentinosaurus" means "silver lizard" - "silver" is a reference to the country of Argentina (which is also derived from the Latin word for silver), where the creature was first discovered.
- Argentinosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Argentinosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Argentinosaurus was a Sauropod - a member of a group of related large quadrupedal herbivorous (plant-eating) dinosaur with long necks.
- Argentinosaurus lived about 100 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period.
- Argentinosaurus lived in Argentina.
- Argentinosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Argentinosaurus was about 72 to 98 feet (22 to 30 meters) long.
- Argentinosaurus weighed about 60 to 90 tons.
Argentinosaurus Toys
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Learning Curve
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- Plastic collectible dinosaur figure
- 6.50" x 1.37" x 3.50"
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Dinosaur Train is an American animated series created by Craig Bartlett and produced by The Jim Henson Company for PBS Kids. The series features a curious young T. Rex named Buddy who, together with his adopted Pteranodon family, takes the Dinosaur Train to meet, explore, and have adventures with all kinds of dinosaurs. |
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Learning Curve
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- Plastic collectible dinosaur figure
- For ages 3+
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Dinosaur Train is an American animated series created by Craig Bartlett and produced by The Jim Henson Company for PBS Kids. The series features a curious young T. rex named Buddy who, together with his adopted Pteranodon family, takes the Dinosaur Train to meet, explore, and have adventures with all kinds of dinosaurs.
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- Plastic collectible dinosaur figure
- 4.37" x 1.37" x 2.12"
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Dinosaur Train is an American animated series created by Craig Bartlett and produced by The Jim Henson Company for PBS Kids. The series features a curious young T. Rex named Buddy who, together with his adopted Pteranodon family, takes the Dinosaur Train to meet, explore, and have adventures with all kinds of dinosaurs. |
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Click Here | - This Photo Puzzle features an image chosen by Science Photo Library. Estimated image size 356x254mm.
- Image Description: Titanosaur, artwork. This dinosaur was also known as Argentinosaurus. It was a member of the sauropod family and is probably the largest land animal to have walked the Earth. It reached up to 45 metres in length and weighed up to 100 tonnes. Titanosaur was a herbivore that lived in herds. Its habitat was the island continent of South America.
- © Mauricio Anton/Science Photo Library
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Photo Puzzle, Titanosaur. Titanosaur, artwork. This dinosaur was also known as Argentinosaurus. It was a member of the sauropod family and is probably the largest land animal to have walked the Earth. It reached up to 45 metres in length and weighed up to 100 tonnes. Titanosaur was a herbivore that lived in herds. Its habitat was the island continent of South America. Chosen by Science Photo Library. 10x14 Photo Puzzle with 252 pieces. Packed |
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Argentinosaurus Books
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By Marco Signore
Abbeville Kids
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In the Dinosaurs series, a talented artist and a noted paleontologist have teamed up to re-create the vanished world of the dinosaurs in comic-book form. Each volume in the series tells the action-packed yet scientifically accurate story of a different dinosaur living in its particular geological time and place. At the back of each volume are several short essays, abundantly illustrated with original drawings and photographs of fossils, that explain more about the creatures and geographical settings encountered in the comic. These essays, written in terms that kids will understand, reveal not only what paleontologists have learned about the age of the dinosaurs, but also how they have learned it, by examining fossils and other types of evidence.
Giant vs. Giant, the fifth title in the series, shows what life was like for Argentinosaurus, the largest animal that ever existed. We journey across the plains of prehistoric South America with a group of these outsized herbivores, as they encounter the strange armored sauropod Saltasaurus and the primitive bird Patagopteryx. However, their nemesis, the enormous carnivore Giganotosaurus, is never far behind. The essays following the comic describe the remarkable dinosaurs of the later Cretaceous period, especially the amazingly large species that flourished in what is now Argentina.
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By Catherine D. Hughes
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Released: 2011-10-11
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The third title in National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, this book is for kids 4- to 8-years-old who LOVE dinos! The prehistoric world comes alive with dinosaurs small, big, giant, and gigantic, with stunning illustrations by Franco Tempesta—who illustrated National Geographic Kids The Ultimate Dinopedia. Bursting with fun facts and age appropriate information, each spread features a different dinosaur, along with simple text in big type that is perfect for little kids. Young dino fans will love the interactivity included in every chapter, and parents will appreciate tips to help carry readers’ experience beyond the page. |
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By David Lambert
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The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. Packed with real dinosaur fossils, this brand-new title replaces the long-running bestseller, Eyewitness Dinosaur, and features computer reconstructions bringing the fossils to life and reflecting the latest ideas on how dinosaurs looked and behaved. |
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By Don Lessem
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Released: 2010-10-12
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In the crowded field of dinosaur books, this is the very first to offer children ages 7 to 10—those at the height of their enthusiasm for the prehistoric giants—complete coverage of all the known dinosaurs.
Don Lessem, author of more than 60 books—most of them about dinosaurs—teams up with Franco Tempesta, a talented illustrator with a fresh and appealing style. The exciting result is an accessible, visually stunning book that’s packed with facts that kids can use to impress their friends and families.
The Ultimate Dinopedia is organized by the periods that are well known to young enthusiasts: Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous. It includes almost every dinosaur ever discovered, and highlights 125 species that scientists know sufficiently to describe in rich detail. Special features include How We Know What They Looked Like, Baby Dinosaurs, Great Dinosaur Goofs, and much more. Every featured dino gets a fact box that delivers important information at a glance—Scientific Name, Discoverer, Place and Date of Discovery, Length, Habitat, Diet, Fossils, Fun Facts, and Range Map. This book provides—in fabulously illustrated, kid-friendly form—all the information an 8-year-old fact hound needs to lord that knowledge over parents and teachers! |
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By Fernando E. Novas
Indiana University Press
Released: 2009-07-13
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Among the exciting events in recent dinosaur paleontology has been the discovery of significant numbers of dinosaur fossils in South America, many of which are markedly different from their cousins to the north. Fernando E. Novas, one of the scientists closely involved with these important discoveries, presents an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the dinosaurs of South America. Novas reviews the dinosaur record in the region from Patagonia to Peru, discussing the anatomy, systematics, and evolution of these dinosaurs (and their immediate precursors) within both paleogeographic and paleoecological contexts. He describes all of the important finds in chapter-length studies of the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods. Because the Cretaceous record is so rich, Novas devotes separate chapters to sauropods, theropods, and ornithischians, and puts together the evolutionary story of the period in a final summary chapter. Generously illustrated in color and in black and white, The Age of Dinosaurs in South America is a first-of-its-kind report on these unique and wonderfully diverse dinosaur faunas. (2010) |
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Sauropod dinosaurs were the largest animals ever to walk the earth, and they represent a substantial portion of vertebrate biomass and biodiversity during the Mesozoic Era. The story of sauropod evolution is told in an extensive fossil record of skeletons and footprints that span the globe and 150 million years of earth history. This generously illustrated volume is the first comprehensive scientific summary of sauropod evolution and paleobiology. The contributors explore sauropod anatomy, detail its variations, and question the myth that life at large size led to evolutionary stagnation and eventual replacement by more "advanced" herbivorous dinosaurs. Chapters address topics such as the evolutionary history and diversity of sauropods; methods for creating three-dimensional reconstructions of their skeletons; questions of sauropod herbivory, tracks, gigantism, locomotion, reproduction, growth rates, and more. This book, together with the recent surge in sauropod discoveries around the world and taxonomic revisions of fragmentary genera, will shed new light on "nature's greatest extravagances." |
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By David Burnie
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The Concise Dinosaur Encyclopedia is the most compact and comprehensive volume available for all the family. This portable encyclopedia uses a highly visual approach to a popular subject, with show-stopping artwork of dinosaurs in action. The book combines hard facts with interesting and intriguing feature spreads detailing dinosaur lifestyle, behavior, families, and habitat.
From how life on earth began and how animals evolved to the catastrophic events that brought about the end of the dinosaurs, this book is a must for every dinosaur enthusiast. Timelines, a detailed glossary, and a comprehensive index help guide the reader through the book. |
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By Dino Don Lessem
Grosset & Dunlap
Released: 2001-10-01
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This great new series brings you the most up-to-the-minute theories and discoveries about dinosaurs. Thrilling, colorful art brings the text vividly to life. Each book answers questions kids have about dinosaurs. The series also includes a fun interactive element: two pages of dinosaur stickers and a gatefold landscape to put them on!
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By Steve Miller
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Think dinosaurs are kid stuff? Think again. Remember Walking with Dinosaurs, The Lost World and Jurassic Park? Everyone is fascinated with dinosaurs - and the more realistic, the better. Here at last is a dinosaur drawing book for adults, focusing on anatomy and encompassing the latest scientific research to show serious artists exactly how to draw the most realistic and compelling dinosaurs possible. THUNDER LIZARDS, the third instalment in the Fantastic Fantasy Characters series covers everything from the terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex, to mega-dinosaur Argentinosaurus, to wiry Velociraptors, to plodding Apatosaurus. More than 50 dinosaurs in all including avian and aquatic kinds are illustrated in this book. Miller also adds tips on drawing dynamic dinosaur sequences. So many dinosaurs in one complete drawing book? It's dino-mite! |
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By Steve Miller
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Released: 2008-04-29
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Think dinosaurs are kid stuff? Not with this artists’ guide!
Everybody knows one of those nerdy little kids who is a walking encyclopedia of all things dinosaur-related. And all of us adults are afraid of looking like that kid. But secretly, in our innermost souls . . . we love dinosaurs, too. Now the artists among us can express that secret love using Dinosaurs: How to Draw Thunder Lizards and Other Prehistoric Beasts. It’s a glowing reissue of the first book designed to teach adults how to draw these fabulous creatures. With a focus on anatomy, Steve Miller’s step-by-step illustrations encompass the latest scientific research to show artists how to create the most realistic dinosaurs possible. For extra inspiration, the book features a gallery of work by leading dinosaur artists including Arthur Adams, Bryan Baugh, Brett Booth, Scott Harman, Gregory S. Paul, and the legendary Bernie Wrightson. Unleash the behemoths of the prehistoric world with this one-of-a-kind guide! |
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