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By Melissa Camacho
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Dinosaur adventures are fun but have some scary moments.
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Andy's Dinosaur Adventures
What's the Story?
The BBC series ANDY'S DINOSAUR ADVENTURES stars Andy Day as he travels back in time to find out more about specific dinosaurs. He's working hard at the National Museum with co-worker Hatty (Kate Copeland) to get the newest dinosaur exhibition ready for its grand opening. But when unexpected mishaps threatens to delay the big event, Andy discovers that the museum's grandfather clock is a time machine, and can take him back to when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. With the help of a computer-type gadget he wears named Gizmo, he can look up information about each dinosaur and attempt to understand their behavior. After each journey, he is able to apply what he's learned and make the exhibit better.
Is It Any Good?
This entertaining live-action series features fun scenes of CGI dinosaurs exhibiting behaviors that scientists believe they engaged in when they were alive. Each episode focuses on specific type of dinosaur, noting what period of the prehistoric era they lived in, what they ate, and how they interacted with other creatures. All this information is offered in simplified terms, making it easy for young children to understand. But aspiring paleontologists of all ages will appreciate the many facts Andy's Dinosaur Adventures has to offer.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the ways paleontologists learn about dinosaurs. How do these scientists determine what different dinosaurs looked like or how they behaved? Can they ever be sure about their findings?
Andy's Dinosaur Adventures shows some of the ways that dinosaurs lived in prehistoric times. If they were alive today, could Andy observe them the same way? Or is he only able to observe them because it's a TV show?
TV Details
- Premiere date : February 15, 2014
- Cast : Andy Day , Kate Copeland
- Networks : Xfinity , CBeebies
- Genre : Educational
- Topics : Animals ( Dinosaurs ) , Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , STEM
- Character Strengths : Curiosity , Teamwork
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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