Discover Dinosaurs From Around the World

Travel through the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods as you investigate some of the most fascinating creatures ever to walk the Earth. Using the DK Dinosaur encyclopedia and other resources, you'll research dinosaurs from different continents, habitats, and time periods.

Build Your Own Dinosaur Atlas

This course isn't just about reading—it's about creating. Students build a personalized Dinosaur Atlas filled with research pages, facts, maps, illustrations, and discoveries. By the end, you'll have your own dinosaur encyclopedia to keep and share.

Hunt for Rare and Unusual Dinosaurs

Some dinosaurs were giants, some were covered in feathers, some had horns, armor, sails, or duck bills. As you build your atlas, you'll discover famous dinosaurs alongside lesser-known species and create a collection of prehistoric creatures from around the world.

Reading Challenge Modules

    1. Welcome to the Dinosaur Atlas

    2. Gather your books

    3. Start Your Dinosaur Atlas

    1. Timeline Part 1: Prep

    2. Timeline Part 2: Create Your Timeline Base

    3. Timeline Part 3: Build Your Timeline

    1. Nothosaurus

    2. Postosuchus

    3. Plateosaurus

    4. Eudimorphodon

    5. Triassic Free Choice

    1. Allosaurus

    2. Stegosaurus

    3. Diplodocus

    4. Pterodactyl

    5. Jurassic Free Choice

    1. Tyrannosaurus Rex

    2. Triceratops

    3. Velociraptor

    4. Spinosaurus

    5. Cretaceous Free Choice

    6. Dinosaur Atlas Cover Page

    7. Dinosaur Atlas Flipthrough

About this challenge

  • For All Readers of Chapter Books
  • K-8
  • Join a Reading Community

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • What materials do I need?

    You'll need a notebook or binder to build your atlas, access to the DK Dinosaur encyclopedia (or a similar dinosaur reference book), and basic art supplies.

  • Is this course really self-paced?

    Yes. There are no live sessions, no deadlines, and no scheduled class times. Your student works through lessons whenever it fits your schedule.

  • How does the mastery-based feedback work?

    When your student submits an assignment, our instructors review it and either approve it or send specific feedback for revision. Students revise and resubmit until the work meets the standard. No moving on until it's solid.

  • How long does the course take to complete?

    Most students finish in 3–5 months, but there's no time limit. Some families move faster, some slower - the course works either way.

  • What do students get when they finish?

    A certificate of completion. The course is transcript-eligible through Wild Oasis Learning, or students can self-report the credit to their own school or program.

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