Author: John J. Lanzendorf Publisher: Academic Press ISBN: 0080530427 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 177
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The art of natural history is often both compelling and emotive, as well as emblematic of society's view of the world. This art reflects the messages that scientists hope to send to a general audience as a part of their effort to influence how public funds are spent in support of science. The art is the medium AND the message. The public fascination over dinosaurs has been fueled by images that eloquently illustrate current scientific theories about dinosaur behavior, physiology, locomotion, and reproduction. The evidence for many of these theories is very good. The art of dinosaur depiction is firmly rooted in the processes of scientific inquiry. Because the paintings and sculptures that illustrate dinosaur science are so powerful, collectors vie for this art paying top dollar to acquire it and display it. One of the largest personal collections is held by John Lanzendorf--over 100 superlative paintings and drawings, 40 significant sculptures (bronze), many other small pieces, drawings, figurines, action figures, and more. Artists represented in this unparalleled collection are the best illustrators, painters, sculptors and movie-magicians. Key Features * Art from the John Lanzendorf collection - the world's best * Contributions from 20 leading paleontologists - each have written a short commentary on a certain piece of art * Eye-pleasing layout - full pages of art are complemented by an accompanying page of commentary
Author: DK Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0744042046 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 208
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Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children’s encyclopedia will bring young readers face to face with some of the most incredible creatures ever to exist! Did you know that archeologists recently discovered the fossils of a 110 million-year-old dinosaur named Nodosaur, as well as some remarkable feathered dinosaurs that were recently unearthed in China? Well, now you do! Explore everything you need to know about dinosaurs, pterosaurs, marine reptiles, and mammals in this stunning dinosaur encyclopedia for children aged 9-12. Featuring fossil fragments, full skeletons, and CGI renderings of dinosaurs – from the deadly Tyrannosaurus to the plant-eating Diplodocus, armored fish to giant millipedes and terrifying sharks and so much more, this dazzling dinosaur book is a must-have volume for young dinosaur enthusiasts. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore: - Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings and illustrations on every page - A highly visual approach to learning - Ideal combination of colorful diagrams with infographic text boxes - Featuring amazing close-ups and CGI reconstructions of prehistoric scenes. - In association with The Smithsonian Institution Covering all forms of prehistoric life, from the first primitive invertebrates to the earliest mammals, this kids dinosaur book provides young readers with essential background information about the geological periods, evolution and extinction, and every aspect of dinosaur science! The striking illustrations, photographs and diagrams featured throughout provide an optimum visual learning experience for both children and adults alike, accompanied by an array of fun facts all about your favorite fierce dinosaurs, and some lesser-known species too. This dinosaur encyclopedia includes at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making it an ideal combination of colorful diagrams and infographic text boxes, with easy-to-read accessible text for readers aged 9-12, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children’s encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations. Learn all about the world one picture at a time! If you like Dinosaur Book then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can become vehicle virtuosos with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes, venture on a journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places and explore the animal kingdom like never before with The Animal Book.
Author: Highlights Publisher: Highlights Press ISBN: 1629797804 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 148
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No bones about it—dinosaur fans will love these Hidden Pictures puzzles! Featuring over 100 scenes and more than 1,200 hidden objects in Highlights’ trademark black-and-white puzzles, this book invites puzzlers to spend hours of fun with their favorite dinosaurs. With illustrations of fossil digs and other Jurassic adventures, this 144-page book is sure to please every dinosaur-loving child! Dinosaurs and Highlights Hidden Pictures puzzles are an unbeatable combination. Dinos of every size and shape fill the search-and-find scenes in this book, featuring 1- and 2-page puzzles in a variety of art styles. Plus, the black-and-white puzzles double as coloring pages for even more entertainment. This 144-page book is great for travel, after-school fun or screen-free entertainment on rainy days. Each puzzle in this book is carefully designed to engage and challenge children while honing their concentration skills, attention to detail and visual perception. Kids love working to achieve a goal, and every puzzle solved encourages them to take on new challenges. Like all Highlights products, Dinosaur Puzzles is well thought out, well constructed and visually appealing to bring kids meaningful benefits and maximum fun.
Author: Allen A. Debus Publisher: McFarland ISBN: Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 302
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Other than seeing them in popular movies such as Jurassic Park, how do people today know what dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals looked like? Only their fossils remain, but thanks to paleoartists most people have a good idea of what these creatures looked like. The world of paleoart and its artists are the subject of this richly illustrated work. It explores themes in the depiction of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals, paleoart's history and speculative nature and its effect on scientists' impressions of prehistoric animals. Also explored are such topics as the careers of several paleoartists, including Georges Cuvier, Gideon Mantell, John Martin, Neave Parker, Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins and Charles R. Knight, the depiction of scientific ideas about dinosaurs and prehistoric animals on canvas and in sculpture, the purpose and process of restoring them in museums, the significance of certain restorations and images, and the development of paleoart in America.
Author: Janet Evans Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC ISBN: 1632876051 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 65
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A book of dinosaurs from Janet Evans featuring the world's top 16 most loved dinosaurs. This book brings these magnificent creatures back to life again with its amazing pictures, numerous fun facts and featuring various dinosaurs that in land, water and in even in the flying dinosaurs. This book also contains coloring pages of these dinosaurs for your children to enjoy after reading the book.
Author: DK Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0744088623 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 210
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Find out everything you need to know about dinosaurs, pterosaurs, marine reptiles, and prehistoric mammals with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities. Come face-to-face with some of the most incredible creatures ever to exist in this incredible book of dinosaurs and other prehistoric life. With more than 1,000 extraordinary images and fascinating facts, kids aged 9-12 will love poring over the pages of Our World in Pictures: The Dinosaur Book. This book brings to life all forms of prehistoric creatures through vivid illustrations and realistic digital reconstructions, showing their fearsome teeth, tails, legs and scales that enabled them to eat, move and defend themselves against predators. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore: - Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings, and illustrations on every page. - Covers all forms of prehistoric life, from the first primitive invertebrates to dazzling dinosaurs, and the earliest mammals. - Up-to-date, essential information about dinosaurs’ evolution and extinction, and every aspect of dinosaur science. - Picture-heavy and text-light approach to introduce geological periods, evolution and extinction, and every aspect of dinosaur science. Young readers will love to find out about the latest scientific discoveries that have changed the way we see these fascinating prehistoric animals – from the discovery of feathered dinosaurs to analyzing what has been found in their stomachs. Find all this and more in this dinosaur encyclopedia, featuring at-a-glance panels that provide a quick reference to all the stats, making it an ideal combination of colorful diagrams and informative text boxes. The easy-to-read text is accessible for kids aged 9+, yet can be enjoyed by the entire family, making this enthralling children’s encyclopedia a beautiful and educational gift that can be passed down generations. Learn all about the world one picture at a time! If you like Our World in Pictures: The Dinosaur Book then why not complete the collection? Part of the highly visual Our World In Pictures series, avid readers can become vehicle virtuosos with Cars, Trains, Ships and Planes, journey across the globe with Countries, Cultures, People & Places and become antiquarians with The History Book.
Author: Highlights Publisher: Highlights Press ISBN: 1644726742 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 65
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Puzzle, scratch, and draw! The perfect gift for paleontology fans and dinosaur enthusiasts, this 64-page activity book offers a unique experience—combining the thrill of scratch art with Hidden Pictures puzzles, as well as mazes, doodle pages, jokes and more. Kids ages 6-9 will love to find over 350 hidden objects and express their artistic talents in the scratch-off pages with bursts of color beneath. Highlights’ beloved Hidden Pictures puzzles have been transformed into scratch-off books, with room for kids to add their own creative touches. Reveal playful dinosaur-themed scenes bursting with color while also solving Hidden Pictures puzzles, giggling at the kid-friendly “punny” humor and tackling other dinosaur-themed activities. Scratching off the scene is easy, thanks to the included wooden stylus. The spiral binding means pages lie flat for easier scratching, doodling and drawing, even on the go. Scratch-off activity books are great for birthdays, holidays, just-for-fun or even family game night! Plus, solving puzzles is a great way for kids to build skills like concentration and visual perception, all while having fun. Winner, Mom's Choice Award Gold National Parenting Product Award National Parenting Seal of Approval
Author: John J. Lanzendorf
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Author: W. J. T. Mitchell
Author: John W. McCarter
Author: Allen A. Debus
Author: Janet Evans
Author: Charles Robert Knight
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Author: Highlights