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Classic in the Jurassic: Turtle and Therapod Race

Dinosaur Train incorporates children's enthusiasm for dinosaurs and trains while educating children in scientific thinking, natural history, and paleontology. The show encourages children to explore questions, observations and conclusions. <br/> <strong>Ages:</strong> 3-6<br/> <strong>Educational Goal:<\/strong> Science

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Classic in the Jurassic: Turtle and Therapod Race

Season 3 Episode 8 | 12m 30s | CC

The Pteranodon family travels to the Classic in the Jurassic, an Olympics-style competition in which dinosaurs represent the three Mesozoic time periods and compete in various contests. When the theropods get tangled up at the finish line for their race, everything comes down to the slow-moving turtles.

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