Author: Thomas Kingsley Troupe
Publisher: Picture Window Books
ISBN: 1515803252
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Ever wish you could roam prehistoric Earth as a dinosaur? Join Valerie as she transforms into a birdlike Velociraptor Step back in time and learn all about a Velociraptor's habitat, body, abilities, and more - all from its feathered perspective.
I Want to Be a Velociraptor
Author: Thomas Kingsley Troupe
Publisher: Picture Window Books
ISBN: 1515803252
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Ever wish you could roam prehistoric Earth as a dinosaur? Join Valerie as she transforms into a birdlike Velociraptor Step back in time and learn all about a Velociraptor's habitat, body, abilities, and more - all from its feathered perspective.
Publisher: Picture Window Books
ISBN: 1515803252
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Ever wish you could roam prehistoric Earth as a dinosaur? Join Valerie as she transforms into a birdlike Velociraptor Step back in time and learn all about a Velociraptor's habitat, body, abilities, and more - all from its feathered perspective.
Raptor Red
Author: Robert T. Bakker
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553575619
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
A pair of fierce but beautiful eyes look out from the undergrowth of conifers. She is an intelligent killer... So begins one of the most extraordinary novels you will ever read. The time is 120 million years ago, the place is the plains of prehistoric Utah, and the eyes belong to an unforgettable heroine. Her name is Raptor Red, and she is a female Raptor dinosaur. Painting a rich and colorful picture of a lush prehistoric world, leading paleontologist Robert T. Bakker tells his story from within Raptor Red's extraordinary mind, dramatizing his revolutionary theories in this exciting tale. From a tragic loss to the fierce struggle for survival to a daring migration to the Pacific Ocean to escape a deadly new predator, Raptor Red combines fact an fiction to capture for the first time the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors of the most magnificent, enigmatic creatures ever to walk the face of the earth.
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553575619
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
A pair of fierce but beautiful eyes look out from the undergrowth of conifers. She is an intelligent killer... So begins one of the most extraordinary novels you will ever read. The time is 120 million years ago, the place is the plains of prehistoric Utah, and the eyes belong to an unforgettable heroine. Her name is Raptor Red, and she is a female Raptor dinosaur. Painting a rich and colorful picture of a lush prehistoric world, leading paleontologist Robert T. Bakker tells his story from within Raptor Red's extraordinary mind, dramatizing his revolutionary theories in this exciting tale. From a tragic loss to the fierce struggle for survival to a daring migration to the Pacific Ocean to escape a deadly new predator, Raptor Red combines fact an fiction to capture for the first time the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors of the most magnificent, enigmatic creatures ever to walk the face of the earth.
Palaeoartist's Handbook
Author: Mark P Witton
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 178500462X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Extinct worlds live again in palaeoart: artworks of fossil animals, plants and environments carefully reconstructed from palaeontological and geological data. Such artworks are widespread in popular culture, appearing in documentaries, museums, books and magazines, and inspiring depictions of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals in cinema. This book outlines how fossil animals and environments can be reconstructed from their fossils, explaining how palaeoartists overcome gaps in fossil data and predict 'soft-tissue' anatomies no longer present around fossil bones. It goes on to show how science and art can meet to produce compelling, interesting takes on ancient worlds, and it explores the goals and limitations of this popular but rarely discussed art genre. Multiple chapters with dozens of illustrations of fossil animal reconstruction, with specific guidance on fossil amphibians, mammals and their fossil relatives, and a myriad of fossil reptiles (including dinosaurs). Explores how best to present diverse fossil animal forms in art - how best to convey size, proportion and motion in landscapes without familiar reference points. Explains essential techniques for the aspiring palaeoartists, from understanding geological time and evolutionary relationships to rebuilding skeletons and muscles. Suggests where and how to gather reliable sources of data for palaeoartworks. Includes a history of palaeoart, outlining the full evolution of the medium from ancient times to the modern day. Examines stylistic variation in palaeoart. Showcases diverse artworks from world-leading contemporary palaeoartists. Palaeoartistry is a popular but rarely discussed art genre. This new book outlines how fossil animals and environments can be reconstructed from their fossils. Of great interest to everyone interested in palaeoartistry, dinosaurs, natural history and fossils. Superbly illustrated with 195 colour images. Dr Mark P Witton is an author, palaeontological artist and researcher whose palaeoartworks have featured in numerous research papers, television shows, museums and art galleries.
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 178500462X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Extinct worlds live again in palaeoart: artworks of fossil animals, plants and environments carefully reconstructed from palaeontological and geological data. Such artworks are widespread in popular culture, appearing in documentaries, museums, books and magazines, and inspiring depictions of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals in cinema. This book outlines how fossil animals and environments can be reconstructed from their fossils, explaining how palaeoartists overcome gaps in fossil data and predict 'soft-tissue' anatomies no longer present around fossil bones. It goes on to show how science and art can meet to produce compelling, interesting takes on ancient worlds, and it explores the goals and limitations of this popular but rarely discussed art genre. Multiple chapters with dozens of illustrations of fossil animal reconstruction, with specific guidance on fossil amphibians, mammals and their fossil relatives, and a myriad of fossil reptiles (including dinosaurs). Explores how best to present diverse fossil animal forms in art - how best to convey size, proportion and motion in landscapes without familiar reference points. Explains essential techniques for the aspiring palaeoartists, from understanding geological time and evolutionary relationships to rebuilding skeletons and muscles. Suggests where and how to gather reliable sources of data for palaeoartworks. Includes a history of palaeoart, outlining the full evolution of the medium from ancient times to the modern day. Examines stylistic variation in palaeoart. Showcases diverse artworks from world-leading contemporary palaeoartists. Palaeoartistry is a popular but rarely discussed art genre. This new book outlines how fossil animals and environments can be reconstructed from their fossils. Of great interest to everyone interested in palaeoartistry, dinosaurs, natural history and fossils. Superbly illustrated with 195 colour images. Dr Mark P Witton is an author, palaeontological artist and researcher whose palaeoartworks have featured in numerous research papers, television shows, museums and art galleries.
Fun with Dinosaurs
Author: Jim Razzi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780590407861
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Prehistoric creatures are the subject of a wide variety of activities, including games, puzzles, jokes, fascinating dinosaur facts and more. Black line illustrations.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780590407861
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Prehistoric creatures are the subject of a wide variety of activities, including games, puzzles, jokes, fascinating dinosaur facts and more. Black line illustrations.
The Lost World
Author: Michael Crichton
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345538994
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Timeline, Sphere, and Congo comes the sequel to the smash-hit Jurassic Park, a thriller that’s been millions of years in the making. “Fast and gripping.”—The Washington Post Book World It is now six years since the secret disaster at Jurassic Park, six years since the extraordinary dream of science and imagination came to a crashing end—the dinosaurs destroyed, the park dismantled, and the island indefinitely closed to the public. There are rumors that something has survived. . . . “Harrowing thrills . . . fast-paced and engaging.”—People “A very scary read.”—Entertainment Weekly “Action-packed.”—New York Daily News “An edge-of-the-seat tale.”—St. Petersburg Times
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345538994
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Timeline, Sphere, and Congo comes the sequel to the smash-hit Jurassic Park, a thriller that’s been millions of years in the making. “Fast and gripping.”—The Washington Post Book World It is now six years since the secret disaster at Jurassic Park, six years since the extraordinary dream of science and imagination came to a crashing end—the dinosaurs destroyed, the park dismantled, and the island indefinitely closed to the public. There are rumors that something has survived. . . . “Harrowing thrills . . . fast-paced and engaging.”—People “A very scary read.”—Entertainment Weekly “Action-packed.”—New York Daily News “An edge-of-the-seat tale.”—St. Petersburg Times
Do You Really Want to Meet Stegosaurus?
Author: Annette Bay Pimentel
Publisher: Amicus Ink
ISBN: 9781681521398
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
New titles in our popular animal series introduce young readers to five dinosaur species plus a family of flying prehistoric reptiles (the Pterosaurs). In each book, a child explorer travels back in time to meet these incredible animals and shares his or her experiences, which are based on fossil finds. Delightful illustrations and carefully crafted text help the stories come alive, making these books both educational and entertaining. A young child adventures back in time to 153 million years ago to meet a Stegosaurus, learning about what this dinosaur ate, its size, and what its armored plates might be for. This illustrated narrative nonfiction title includes a map of fossil findings, glossary, and further resources.
Publisher: Amicus Ink
ISBN: 9781681521398
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
New titles in our popular animal series introduce young readers to five dinosaur species plus a family of flying prehistoric reptiles (the Pterosaurs). In each book, a child explorer travels back in time to meet these incredible animals and shares his or her experiences, which are based on fossil finds. Delightful illustrations and carefully crafted text help the stories come alive, making these books both educational and entertaining. A young child adventures back in time to 153 million years ago to meet a Stegosaurus, learning about what this dinosaur ate, its size, and what its armored plates might be for. This illustrated narrative nonfiction title includes a map of fossil findings, glossary, and further resources.
Tyrannosaurus Rex Vs. Velociraptor
Author: Jerry Pallotta
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781643102085
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
What would happen if a Tyrannosaurus Rex and a Velociraptor had a fight? Who do you think would win? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts the two species. Students will learn about the animals' anatomies, behaviors, and more. Includes charts, illustrations, and fascinating facts.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781643102085
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
What would happen if a Tyrannosaurus Rex and a Velociraptor had a fight? Who do you think would win? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts the two species. Students will learn about the animals' anatomies, behaviors, and more. Includes charts, illustrations, and fascinating facts.
Velociraptor and Other Raptors
Author: Rebecca Rissman
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1491496517
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
"Full-color images and simple text introduce young readers to different raptor dinosaurs, including their physical characteristics, habitats, and diets"--
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1491496517
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
"Full-color images and simple text introduce young readers to different raptor dinosaurs, including their physical characteristics, habitats, and diets"--
The Tyrannosaur Chronicles
Author: David Hone
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 147291127X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
'Gripping and wonderfully informative' Tom Holland, New Statesman Adored by children and adults alike, Tyrannosaurus is the most famous dinosaur in the world, one that pops up again and again in pop culture, often battling other beasts such as King Kong, Triceratops or velociraptors in Jurassic Park. But despite the hype, Tyrannosaurus and the other tyrannosaurs are fascinating animals in their own right, and are among the best-studied of all dinosaurs. Tyrannosaurs started small, but over the course of 100 million years evolved into the giant carnivorous bone-crushers that continue to inspire awe in palaeontologists, screenplay writers, sci-fi novelists and the general public alike. Tyrannosaurus itself was truly impressive; it topped six tons, was more than 12m (40 feet) long, and had the largest head and most powerful bite of any land animal in history. The Tyrannosaur Chronicles tracks the rise of these dinosaurs, and presents the latest research into their biology, showing off more than just their impressive statistics – tyrannosaurs had feathers and fought and even ate each other. This book presents the science behind this research; it tells the story of the group through their anatomy, ecology and behaviour, exploring how they came to be the dominant terrestrial predators of the Mesozoic and, in more recent times, one of the great icons of biology.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 147291127X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
'Gripping and wonderfully informative' Tom Holland, New Statesman Adored by children and adults alike, Tyrannosaurus is the most famous dinosaur in the world, one that pops up again and again in pop culture, often battling other beasts such as King Kong, Triceratops or velociraptors in Jurassic Park. But despite the hype, Tyrannosaurus and the other tyrannosaurs are fascinating animals in their own right, and are among the best-studied of all dinosaurs. Tyrannosaurs started small, but over the course of 100 million years evolved into the giant carnivorous bone-crushers that continue to inspire awe in palaeontologists, screenplay writers, sci-fi novelists and the general public alike. Tyrannosaurus itself was truly impressive; it topped six tons, was more than 12m (40 feet) long, and had the largest head and most powerful bite of any land animal in history. The Tyrannosaur Chronicles tracks the rise of these dinosaurs, and presents the latest research into their biology, showing off more than just their impressive statistics – tyrannosaurs had feathers and fought and even ate each other. This book presents the science behind this research; it tells the story of the group through their anatomy, ecology and behaviour, exploring how they came to be the dominant terrestrial predators of the Mesozoic and, in more recent times, one of the great icons of biology.
Jurassic Park and Philosophy
Author: Nicolas Michaud
Publisher: Open Court
ISBN: 0812698509
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Twenty-one philosophers join forces to investigate the implications of the Jurassic Park franchise for our lives, our values, and our future. Human beings live and thrive by modifying nature, but when do the risks of changing nature outweigh the likely benefits? If it’s true that “Life will find a way,” should we view any modified or newly reconstituted life as a hazard? The new scientific information we could gain by bringing back T. Rex or other dinosaurs is immense, including greater understanding of biology leading to immeasurable medical benefits, but should we choose to let sleeping dinosaurs lie? And if we do bring them back by reconstituting them from ancient DNA, are they really what they were, or is something missing? If life will find a way, then why isn’t the Dodo still around? How close are we, as a matter of fact, to achieving Jurassic Park? Are we really likely to see reconstituted dinosaurs or other ancient species in the near future? How do the different forces—human curiosity, profitability, and philanthropy—interact to determine what actually happens in such cases? What moral standards should be applied to those who try to bring back lost worlds? If velociraptors could talk, what would they tell us? The idea of bringing back the dead and the powerful is not limited to biological species. It also applies to bringing back old gods, old philosophies, old institutions, and old myths. If revived and once again let loose to walk the Earth, these too may turn out to be more dangerous than we bargained for.
Publisher: Open Court
ISBN: 0812698509
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Twenty-one philosophers join forces to investigate the implications of the Jurassic Park franchise for our lives, our values, and our future. Human beings live and thrive by modifying nature, but when do the risks of changing nature outweigh the likely benefits? If it’s true that “Life will find a way,” should we view any modified or newly reconstituted life as a hazard? The new scientific information we could gain by bringing back T. Rex or other dinosaurs is immense, including greater understanding of biology leading to immeasurable medical benefits, but should we choose to let sleeping dinosaurs lie? And if we do bring them back by reconstituting them from ancient DNA, are they really what they were, or is something missing? If life will find a way, then why isn’t the Dodo still around? How close are we, as a matter of fact, to achieving Jurassic Park? Are we really likely to see reconstituted dinosaurs or other ancient species in the near future? How do the different forces—human curiosity, profitability, and philanthropy—interact to determine what actually happens in such cases? What moral standards should be applied to those who try to bring back lost worlds? If velociraptors could talk, what would they tell us? The idea of bringing back the dead and the powerful is not limited to biological species. It also applies to bringing back old gods, old philosophies, old institutions, and old myths. If revived and once again let loose to walk the Earth, these too may turn out to be more dangerous than we bargained for.