1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs in Pop Culture

The fun side of dinosaurs and prehistoric life, including the best dinosaur movies, the best dinosaur books, the best dinosaur museums, and the most enduring myths about dinosaurs.
The 10 Best Dinosaur Christmas Gifts
Wondering what to buy for your favorite dinosaur fan this Christmas season? Here's a list of the 10 best dinosaur-themed books, toys, DVDs and video games for both adults and kids.
Great Dinosaur Movie Tag Lines
A dinosaur movie needs an appropriately monstrous slogan for its poster, TV commercial and DVD box--and you'll gain a new appreciation for the art of movie publicity as you read these prehistoric tag lines.
Dinosaur Haiku
A collection of haiku devoted to dinosaurs and prehistoric life.
The 25 Funniest Dinosaur Jokes
Why did the T. Rex cross the road? How can you tell when there's a Stegosaurus in your refrigerator? Read this collection of dinosaur jokes and riddles to find out!
The Top 10 Fictional Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs aren't only found in dried-up riverbeds and ancient quarries--they can also be seen in TV shows, movies, comic strips and video games. Here's a selection of pop culture's most notable dinosaurs, most of which wouldn't stand a fighting chance against their paleontologically correct forebears.
Dinosaur Quiz - Sauropods
Do you know which dinosaur used to be named Brontosaurus, or what the "pod" in sauropod stands for? Take this fun quiz and test your sauropod smarts!
Dinosaur Quiz - Weird Dinosaur Names
Did Yamaceratops have a sweet potato for a head? Why would anyone name a dinosaur "Drinker?" Take this quiz and find out!
Dinosaur Haiku
Thanks to their multisyllabic names, dinosaurs lend themselves perfectly to haiku. Click here for an ever-expanding selection of homegrown haikus with prehistoric themes.
Walking with Dinosaurs: The Live Experience
Didn't get a chance to see Walking with Dinosaurs: The Live Experience when it toured major U.S. cities in 2008? Well, there was nothing like being there in person, but here's the next best thing: snapshots of the huge, animatronic dinosaurs that rumbled across the stage.
Balloonasaurus Rex
Jeremy Telford, the "Balloon Guy," recently created a life-sized T. Rex skeleton out of thousands of balloons. Here's a peek behind the scenes at the construction of Balloonasaurus Rex.
Review - Secrets of the Dinosaur Mummy
The Discovery Channel's Secrets of the Dinosaur Mummy tells the story of Leonardo, a 77-million-year old mummified Brachylophosaurus. How well does this show convey the science of dinosaur mummy paleontology?
The Top Five Dinosaur Movies
A list of the five best dinosaur movies of all time, from your About.com Dinosaur guide.
Dinosaurs on TV
Remember that short-lived TV sitcom Dinosaurs? TV.com sure does.
Dinosaur Songs
A fun list of dinosaur songs for kids, sung to familiar tunes.
Dino Stuff
An online store that sells dinosaur-themed books, puzzles, bedding, etc.

Explore Dinosaurs

About.com Special Features

A Smarter Future

Tips that will help finance your education, excel in the classroom, and advance your career. More >

How to Ace the GRE

Being well prepared is the first step; here are more essential suggestions. More >

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. Dinosaurs
  4. Dinosaurs in Pop Culture

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.