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Brachiosaurus
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Brachiosaurus was a massive plant-eating dinosaur that lived in
the late Jurassic period
(156 to 145 million years ago), and may
have survived even until 140 million years ago, into the early
Cretaceous period.
Brachiosaurus fossils
have been found in North America and Africa (although some scientists argue that
the African variety should be
classified into a separate genus, which they call
"Giraffatitan").
The very first example of the animal was discovered
by Elmer S. Riggs in Grand River Canyon,
western Colorado
in 1900.
Of all the land animals for which a complete skeleton exists, Brachiosaurus
is the largest and heaviest. An average Brachiosaurus was 75 feet (22.9 meters)
long, 41 feet (12.5 meters) tall, and weighed 89 tons (almost three times
the weight of Apatosaurus).
Brachiosaurus was unusual
among dinosaurs, in that its front legs were longer than
its hind legs. This, together with its very long neck,
gave Brachiosaurus the ability to eat foliage at the
top of trees as high as 40 or 50 feet (12.2 to 15.2 meters) above the ground.
Brachiosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 156 to 140 million years ago
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Brachiosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Brachiosaurus:
- Brachiosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Brachiosaurus" means "arm lizard" (because its forelimbs are considerably longer than its hind limbs). This name was chosen by its discoverer, Elmer S. Riggs.
- Brachiosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Brachiosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Brachiosaurus was a Sauropod - a member of a group of related large quadrupedal herbivorous (plant-eating) dinosaur with long necks.
- Brachiosaurus lived between about 156 million years ago and 140 million years ago, during the late Jurassic and early Cretaceous periods.
- Brachiosaurus lived in North America and Africa (although some scientists argue that the African variety should be classified as a separate genus, which they call "Giraffatitan").
- Brachiosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Brachiosaurus was about 75 feet (22.9 meters) long, and 41 feet (12.5 meters).
- Brachiosaurus weighed about 89 tons.
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Brachiosaurus Books
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By Anna Obiols
B.E.S. Publishing
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Brachiosaurus is one of four titles in B.E.S. series about a little boy who has a vivid imagination and a lot of interest in dinosaurs. In this whimsical tale, he makes friends with a Brachiosaurus and discovers how this dinosaur differs from all others. At story's end, he wakes up in his bed and finds himself cuddling a stuffed toy dinosaur. His adventure has been a dream! A pair of two-page spreads at the back of the book presents realistic line art, one illustration depicting the Brachiosaurus as it looked in life, and the other showing its skeleton. In this series' other three storybooks, the little boy makes friends with a Stegosaurus, a Triceratops, and a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Funny and fanciful full-page color illustrations on all pages. |
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By Kathryn Clay
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With its long neck and front legs, Brachiosaurus was the giraffe of the prehistoric world - a giant giraffe. Readers learn about this huge plant eater and its Jurassic home from carefully leveled and engaging text, bold illustrations, and interesting facts reviewed by Smithsonian experts. |
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By Daniel Nunn
Heinemann
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This book takes a very simple look at the Brachiosaurus dinosaur, examining what it looked like, what it ate, how it behaved, and its special skills and features such as its very long neck. The book also discusses how we know about Brachiosaurus today, showing where fossils are found and how scientists put them together. |
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By Tammy Gagne
Pebble
Released: 2018-08-01
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Take a trip back in time to the Jurassic Period to learn about brachiosaurus! Tall enough to reach treetops, brachiosaurus comes to life through immersive, vibrant images. Readers will be enticed to learn more about the dinosaurs' appearance, behavior, and their prehistoric habitat. Realistic illustrations and easy-to-read text help any young reader find something to enjoy. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to additional content. |
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By Notebook Gift Publishing
Independently published
Paperback (120 pages)
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This Notebook is perfect for any Brachiosaurus Lovers. A luxurious feel with White Pages and a matte finish. A great gift for someone special or of course yourself. This notebook is a perfect is the best choice for your friend or coworker! This is the perfect and inexpensive gift for Mother's Day, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas or any special occasion. This notebook will be a great gift for coworkers, boss, business woman, family or friends. This is a perfect journal for you to take to your meetings. It will give everyone a big laugh. Features:- Size: 6" x 9" (15.24 x 22.86 cm)
- Pages: 120 sturdy pages
- Perfect for gel pen, ink or pencils
- Great size to carry everywhere in your bag, for work, high school, college
- Suitable for taking notes, writing, organizing, goal setting, doodling, drawing, lists, journaling and brainstorming
- Personalized notebooks and journals make a great functional gift for any occasion
- Makes a great Christmas, birthday, graduation or beginning of the school year gift for Women and Girls
Perfect for personal use, or for your whole office. Get yours today!
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By QA Notebook
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Paperback (100 pages)
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Paper Composition NotebookPerfect square grid notebook for School/College students, math, science, engineering etc. Standard Size. Good Quality.- Size:8 x 10 in
- Pages:100 lightly lined pages
- Paper:Good quality white paper
- Cover:Soft Matte Cover, Math and Science design
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By QA Notebook
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Paper Composition NotebookPerfect square grid notebook for School/College students, math, science, engineering etc. Standard Size. Good Quality.- Size:8 x 10 in
- Pages:100 lightly lined pages
- Paper:Good quality white paper
- Cover:Soft Matte Cover, Math and Science design
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By QA Notebook
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Paper Composition NotebookPerfect square grid notebook for School/College students, math, science, engineering etc. Standard Size. Good Quality.- Size:8 x 10 in
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- Paper:Good quality white paper
- Cover:Soft Matte Cover, Math and Science design
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By QA Notebook
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Paper Composition NotebookPerfect square grid notebook for School/College students, math, science, engineering etc. Standard Size. Good Quality.- Size:8 x 10 in
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By Grylls Nicolas
Released: 2020-01-13
Kindle Edition
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Surprising Dinosaur Facts for Kids
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 Grylls Nicolas—who illustrated Geographic Kids. 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. The theropod dinosaurs ruled the planet for millions of years, with species ranging from the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex to feathered raptors no bigger than turkeys. Dinosaur Facts and Figures is a stunningly illustrated book of records for these marvelous creatures—such as the biggest, the smallest, and the fastest theropods, as well as the ones with the most powerful bite. The book uses captivating illustrations and carefully chosen words to teach children about "The Great Lizards".
What you can expect to learn from this book of Dinosaur facts
- The origin of Dinosaurs
- The period in history when they existed and reigned supreme
- What they ate
- How they reproduced
- How they became extinct
- Fun facts for 20 different Dinosaur species
- Cool Dinosaur fossil facts
Who is this Dinosaur book for?
This book is for you if:
- You love animals and Dinos especially
- If you would love to know more about these huge and ferocious creatures
- If you are a kid who loves to read and loves to learn interesting facts
- If you are a parent, grandparent or guardian who would love cool stories
- to read to your ward(s).
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Brachiosaurus Toys
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Jurassic World
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The Jurassic World Legacy Collection roars into action celebrating classic moments, themes and characters from the blockbuster film franchise! Inspired by the Brachiosaurus from the original Jurassic Park film, this approximately 28-inches high and 34-inches long dinosaur figure features movie-inspired sculpting, authentic color and realistic texture. |
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- Made Out Of 100% Kids Safe Materials For All Ages To Enjoy
- Polly Packaging , Perfect For Your Next Dinosaur Party Or Christmas Gift For Your Little Dinosaur Lover
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Prextex Jumbo 24" Soft Jurassic Brachiosaurus - Educational Dinosaur Action Figure, Great Sandbox Toy, Beach Toy, Dinosaur Party Toy, and Toddler Dinosaur Gift or party favor |
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- Collectable, educational and ideal for school diorama projects.
- Made to the highest specifications using the finest materials.
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Mojo Brachiosaurus Toy Figure |
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By Schleich
SCHLEICH
Released: 2018-07-01
Green Accessory
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Click Here | - Individually crafted and highly detailed
- Modeled after real representations of the Brachiosaurus
- Add to your collection of Schleich Dinosaurs for your own Jurassic adventure!
Product Description:
All Schleich figures are lovingly hand-painted with detailed modeling and allow children to learn as they play. Brachiosaurus translated means “ arm lizard”. |
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Brachiosaurus & Plesiosaur Toy
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Click Here | - Natural appearance: Each dinosaur figure is finely sculpted and hand painted by experts, highly detailed for realistic appearance
- High quality: Made of environmental PVC, durable and washable, heavy duty and drop-resistant
- Package includes: Plesiosaur: 12"*6.2"*3.1" Brachiosaurus: 10.2"*2.7"*7.9"
Product Description:
Educational toys for children
With ture-to-life details, active poses, these dinosaur figurines set can easily help capture kids' attention and spark imaginative play! Children will recognize and learn how these dinosaurs act and move. they also help teacher and parents to teach the dinosaur characters in the nature.
Hand Carved
Since they are hand carved, please allow for slight variations in size, shape and color.
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Wild Republic
Released: 2014-03-19
Brachiosaurus Toy
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Click Here | - With a long neck, there is no other dino that fits the bill better than the Brachiosaurus stuffed animal
- The Brachiosaurus stuffed animal is surface washable due to the high quality of the materials it is made of
- Smiles emerge when this Brachiosaurus stuffed animal is up front and center, the temptation to touch one is irresistible
Product Description:
Residing in what is now known as North America, Africa, and Tanzania, the Brachiosaurus was a dinosaur that lived over 145 million years ago. They are best known for their incredible size and long length of neck, small head, and small tail; often called “arm lizard.” These plant eaters were able to capture the delicious foliage in high, hard to reach places thanks to their necks. With all of that eating comes a great weight, almost as much as four elephants’ worth. Also, they could be as large as two railroad cars. Our lifelike version of this creature is a great idea to give as a unique gift for adults or birthday gift for kids. Wild Republic has been developing animal plush and educational toys for kids of all ages since 1979, with a unique specialization in lifelike stuffed animals. |
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Papo
Released: 2018-06-15
Multicolor Toy
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Click Here | - THE LARGEST KNOW DINOSAUR - Brachiosaurus means "Arm lizard" and was named in 1903. It is a genus of armoured dinosaur that has been found in geological formations.
- DEVELOPS DEXTERITY AND SPARKS THE IMAGINATION - We encourage your kids to use their imagination to create their own magical kingdom. This Papo toy will help to develop their skills while enjoying hours of imaginative play in great planet's history.
- BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED AND DURABLE - This figure is beautifully finished and the extreme attention to detail is universally recognised. This figure is made of a very high quality plastic and its measures approximately 15.5 inches tall; Suitable for ages: 3+ Years.
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Click Here | - ✅ MULTI-FUNCTION - Comes with the function of walking motion, swinging neck & tail action, authentic roaring, and light up eyes. Bring it back to the Dino Planet with textured body, claws, teeth and more!
- ✅ SWITCH ON/OFF - Roaring sounds and light-up eyes can be controlled by hidden body button. Choose the play mode you prefer! Dimensions: 18"(L) X 6.1"(W) x 12"(H).
- ✅ IDEAL GIFT: 17.5"(L) x 5.5"(W) x 11"(H) dimensions. With a cool color box packing. Not only a toys but also a communicative link between you and child. Inspire your kid's creativity and imagination. Perfect choice as kids Birthday gift or Christmas gift. Recommended for ages: 6+ years
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Tap into your wild side with this awesome Infrared-Control R/C Brachiosaurus. This dinosaur stomps and nods his head with the power of wireless infrared technology. Intimidate everyone around with this mighty dinosaur's ferocious growls and glowing eyes! Every step of this radio controlled 18"L Brachiosaurus can be seen, heard and felt as it walks and roars! Thundering sound effects with each step, the eyes light up, and the head moves around like a real dinosaur! Use the included remote control to control the dinosaur forward, and to make it roar on command! Dinosaur Dimensions: 18"(L) X 6.1"(W) x 12"(H). 3 "AA" Batteries Included. Recommended for ages: 6+ years |
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Click Here | - FUN FACT: The Brachiosaurus ate between 440 and 880 pounds of plants every day. It had a relatively small tail compared to other Sauropods, with longer front legs than back which gave it a height advantage when foraging for food.
- AUTHENTICITY: Each prehistoric sculpture has been approved by Anthony Beeson, a well respected expert in palaeoimagery who is also an art librarian, archaeologist and collector, based in the city of Bristol, England.
- PRODUCT SPECS: CollectA's Brachiosuaurs measures 7.3" L x 5.2" H and is realistic and lifelike in every detail from its longer front legs to its wrinkled joints and bumpy hide.
Product Description:
CollectA's detailed replica of the long-necked Brachiosaurus is lifelike down to the individual bumps on its skin. The Brachiosaurus's height allowed it to browse and eat vegetation as high as 30 feet off the ground. The dinosaur may have been as long as 85 feet long. This beautifully sculpted, collectible figure from our Prehistoric Life Collection measures 8.5''L x 5.9''H. Each prehistoric figure in our collection has been approved by archeologist Anthony Beeson, a well-respected expert in paleoimagery. All CollectA models are individually hand crafted to the highest standards and made with the finest and safest phthalate-free, lead-free materials. Create a natural world in miniature with high quality toy replicas from CollectA. Our mission is to educate collectors and to provide the greatest opportunity for creative play. |
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Wild Republic
Released: 2012-05-29
Brachiosaurus Toy
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Click Here | - Bring dinosaurs back from the extinction with this lifelike stuffed animal Brachiosaurus
- Not only is the vibrant, multi-colored fabric of this plushie eye-catching, but it's constructed with durable materials, able to withstand any adventure your imagination can dream up
- Take your imagination on a journey through time with this realistic stuffed animal Brachiosaurus
Product Description:
Looking for the perfect kids toy for the animal lover in your life? Jurassic times call for Jurassic measures, but this stuffed animal Brachiosaurus dinosaur is the one you’ve been searching for. In nature, the Brachiosaurus was well-known for reaching incredible sizes, sometimes up to 85 feet in length, weighing around 30-40 tons; this huggable plushie has been scaled down to a fun-filled 19 inches for the animal lover in your life. Named for their long necks, Brachiosaurus literally means ‘arm lizard’ in Greek. It is believed that Brachiosaurs traveled in pods, feeding on foliage from tree-tops, high above the ground. Once found roaming North America and areas around the Colorado River, this stuffed toy dino will soon be roaming the halls of your imagination. The uniquely multi-colored and vibrant fabric of this huggable plushie is sure to catch the eye of animal lovers of all ages. Constructed with durable and 100% surface-washable fabrics, this animal plush toy is capable of withstanding all sorts of time-traveling adventures. Wild Republic has been developing animal plush and educational toys for kids of all ages since 1979, with a unique specialization in realistic stuffed animals. |
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