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Dinosaur Hall Adventure: Activity Book & Reading Recommendations

This guide contains a collection of Dino Hall-themed activities inspired by books in the Natural History Museum’s Museum Store.

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Colorful artwork of TAC Guide 3 which shows downtown LA, parrot, snake, flowers, and gemstones

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Overview

This guide contains a collection of activities inspired by books in the Natural History Museum’s Museum Store. These activities can either be used before your visit to the Dinosaur Hall or as a follow-up to learn more about dinosaurs!

MATERIALS

  • Drawing or writing utensils (can include markers, colored pencils, etc.)
  • Dinosaur Hall Adventure activity booklet
  • For further reading:
    Sleepover at the Museum by Karen LeFrak
    Thomas the T. Rex by Michael Smith
    I Am a Big Dinosaur by Francois Crozat
    Dictionary of Dinosaurs by Dieter Braun
    How the Dinosaur Got to the Museum by Jessie Hartland

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