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• Format: Color, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: PBS
• DVD Release Date: October 12, 2010
• Run Time: 120 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B003S1UO04
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,359 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The Jim Henson Company/PBS series Dinosaur Train is a fun, educational program that capitalizes on young children's love of dinosaurs and trains, as well as their insatiable curiosity about the world around them. The four young dinosaurs of the Pteranodon family--one of whom is actually a Tyrannosaurus rex--love to explore the world via a prehistoric-time-traveling dinosaur train. From seeing snow at the North Pole for the first time, to unearthing million-year-old fossils, pondering whether huge trees grow from tiny seeds, tracking down a famous dinosaur singer, or seeking out the perfect big red flower for their mom, Don, Tiny, Shiny, and Buddy can always be counted on to ask important questions and seek the answers scientifically. Lucky for them, their parents and the Troodon train conductor are always more than willing to help them find the answers. The series features bright, animated dinosaurs and country-meets-rock songs that are immensely appealing to kids ages 3 to 6. But the best thing about the show is that it teaches kids some of the basics of scientific inquiry and process, like good observation skills and how to compare and contrast what they see; there's also some general information about the different types of dinosaurs. Interestingly, the DVD does not contain any of the live-action segments with paleontologist Dr. Scott Sampson that are usually shown between episodes on the televised program. Bonus DVD-ROM features include an interactive game, coloring pages, a dinosaur reference guide, and information for parents about the program and its characters. --Tami Horiuchi

Product Description

Dinosaur Train embraces and celebrates the fascination that preschoolers have with both dinosaurs and trains while sparking an interest in life science, natural history and paleontology. Episdoes include: Dinosaurs in the Snow; Night Train; Fossil Fred; King Cryolophosaurus; Dinosaur Block Party; Buddy s Surprise Birthday Party; Mom s Day;

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My boys love this January 8, 2011

By Jharki2

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

My two boys love this show and were so excited to watch this DVD. It contains eight 12 minute episodes, but not the Dr Scott segments included on PBS. The boys don't seem to mind the missing Dr Scott, but I miss the short educational segments about each episode. However watching my boys' faces light up when this DVD begins definately makes up for it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Video September 6, 2011

By Dylan

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

My son absultly loves this dvd he watches it all the time. Dinasuares are one of his favorites. When I opened it to give it to him the expression his face was priceless

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Such a fun winter-time DVD! June 16, 2011

By Just a Mom with her thoughts

Format:DVD

We have not watched Dinosaur Train before receiving this DVD, but my youngest loves dinosaurs and trains so we were super excited to review it! My son sat through the entire Dinosaur Train DVD only stopping to ask for a drink (LoL) which is almost a miracle in itself (he's very active). In the episodes, the characters search for the answers to the questions by hopping on the Dinosaur Train and going through the time tunnel to another period of time. It's really a cute little educational series that any preschooler would fall in love with. Dinosaur Train: Dinosaurs in the Snow also has an interactive game on the DVD called "How Big" which deals with spaces and counting. Also included are PDF files with coloring pages and an adorable song.