Arts and Crafts Reviews

A fun way for kids and parents to learn about dinosaurs together, this 3-D wooden puzzle kit will transform your kitchen table into a prehistoric excavation site. By carefully assembling the kit's 51 pieces, you can construct a scale replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton in your home. The interlocking pieces in this kit are made from premium Baltic birch and require no glue or hardware to assemble. Although younger children may require the assistance of an adult to assemble the kit, the rewards are great as you watch a pile of scattered "bones" transform into an impressive model of a tyrannosaur skeleton. Although a wooden "rock hammer" and sandpaper have been included to aid in the assembly process, you may pick up a few splinters while putting this kit together if you're not careful. Once the puzzle is assembled, you can leave it standing as a display piece, or disassemble it for future use. An educational dinosaur booklet and scientific fact file are included, along with assembly instructions and an excavation site map. The assembled puzzle measures 48 inches tall by 80 inches long. --Chris Burns