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DEXTER AND THE DINOSAURS

Did you know that dinosaurs were discovered in Massachusetts? This entertaining documentary, acted by children, provides the history of that discovery. The children's joy is infectious, the history is illuminating, and the film is a fun way to learn history.

The documentary tells the true story of Dexter Marsh, a citizen scientist from Greenfield, MA. When he was laying a stone sidewalk on his property in 1835, he found enormous bird tracks that appeared to be that of a dinosaur. (This was before the word "dinosaur" was invented by Sir Richard Owen in 1842.) The unearthing of the tracks and how Dexter Marsh finally got credit for his discovery is told in this marvelous film.

The documentary is not only educational, it is also entertaining. It is a wonderful way for children to learn history by watching other children play the roles of historical characters and through archival pictures of historical documents. The cinematography is amazing. While the film is mostly in color, black and white is effectively used to indicate that the story takes place in the past. The costumes depict typical clothing worn by people in the mid 1800s. The film was shot in Massachusetts where the discovery was made. The fun background music is all original and is effectively used to not only tell the story but it also keeps one's attention. All the characters are played by children, with the exception of a school teacher and Dexter March. My favorite part of the film are the black and white scenes that give the impression that the film is historical.

The film documents the little known history of Dexter Marsh. It also demonstrates that important discoveries are often made by citizen scientists and not just by people who have higher levels of education.

I give Dexter and the Dinosaurs 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12. By Pam L., KIDS FIRST!

Did you know that dinosaurs were discovered in Massachusetts? This entertaining documentary, acted by children, provides the history of that discovery. The children's joy is infectious, the history is illuminating, and the film is a fun way to learn history.

The documentary tells the true story of Dexter Marsh, a citizen scientist from Greenfield, MA. When he was laying a stone sidewalk on his property in 1835, he found enormous bird tracks that appeared to be that of a dinosaur. (This was before the word "dinosaur" was invented by Sir Richard Owen in 1842.) The unearthing of the tracks and how Dexter Marsh finally got credit for his discovery is told in this marvelous film.

The documentary is not only educational, it is also entertaining. It is a wonderful way for children to learn history by watching other children play the roles of historical characters and through archival pictures of historical documents. The cinematography is amazing. While the film is mostly in color, black and white is effectively used to indicate that the story takes place in the past. The costumes depict typical clothing worn by people in the mid 1800s. The film was shot in Massachusetts where the discovery was made. The fun background music is all original and is effectively used to not only tell the story but it also keeps one's attention. All the characters are played by children, with the exception of a school teacher and Dexter March. My favorite part of the film are the black and white scenes that give the impression that the film is historical.

The film documents the little known history of Dexter Marsh. It also demonstrates that important discoveries are often made by citizen scientists and not just by people who have higher levels of education.

I give Dexter and the Dinosaurs 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12. By Pam L., KIDS FIRST!

Dexter and the Dinosaurs looks at the life of Dexter Marsh, a citizen scientist from Greenfield, MA who discovered dinosaur tracks while laying a stone sidewalk in 1835 before the word "dinosaur" had been invented.