Draw 50 Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Animals

Draw 50 Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Animals
Author: Lee J. Ames
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2012-09-11
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0823085740

The tyrannosaurus rex, brachiosaurus, triceratops and moa burst out in terrifying splendor to the delight of all dinosaur fans. With a foreword by George Zappler, Director of the Staten Island Zoological Society. An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.

Drawing and Painting Dinosaurs

Drawing and Painting Dinosaurs
Author: Emily Willoughby
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2021-10-25
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1785009567

People of all ages are fascinated by dinosaurs. Though their huge skeletons are an impressive sight, much of our sense of childlike wonder comes from artistic depictions of them in books, museum murals and popular culture. This book is about how such 'paleoart' is created, and the process of integrating scientific findings with artistic principles to produce accurate, expressive and arresting artworks of dinosaurs and the world they lived in. Drawing and Painting Dinosaurs explores the anatomy and ecology of different types of dinosaurs including Deinonychus, Apatosaurus and Tyrannosaurus rex. It demonstrates how to interpret paleontological research through the lens of an artistic depiction with examples. There are over 250 illustrations feature pencil drawings, gouache, oil paint, and digital media. Step-by-step projects demonstrate the use of both traditional and digital media, the use of unique techniques and sources of reference, and building up dinosaur anatomy from basic shapes. Finally, it gives insight into how paleoart can be a means to advance knowledge through scientific analysis and prediction. With explorations of dinosaur anatomy, unique techniques for reference and a series of how-to instructions, this book will guide an aspiring paleoartist in learning how to breathe life into the past through art.

Jigsaw Journey Smithsonian: Dinosaurs & Other Prehistoric Animals

Jigsaw Journey Smithsonian: Dinosaurs & Other Prehistoric Animals
Author: Courtney Acampora
Publisher: Silver Dolphin Books
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2018-11-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1684123178

Explore the world of dinosaurs with the Smithsonian! From the mighty T. rex to the plant-grazing Triceratops, Smithsonian Jigsaw Journeys: Dinosaurs & Other Prehistoric Animals includes fascinating information about the creatures that roamed the earth during the Mesozoic Era. After reading about the discovery of Sue the T. rex, why Ankylosaurus was covered in spiky plates, and what caused the extinction of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals, kids can complete the included puzzle to bring the dinosaurs to life.

Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life

Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life
Author: DK
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-10-08
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1465482490

From the origin of life, through the age of dinosaurs stalked by the terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex, to the earliest humans, this book tells the story of life on Earth. Dinosaurs may be the stars of the show, but the book is truly comprehensive, with fossil plants, invertebrates, amphibians, fish, birds, reptiles, mammals, and even early bacteria conjuring up an entire past world. To put all of these extinct species in context, the book explores geological time and the way life forms are classified. It also looks at how fossils preserve the story of evolution and how that story can be deciphered. The "Young Earth" chapter explains how forces shaped Earth and steered the course of life. The main part of the book, "Life on Earth," lays out and catalogs the rich story of life, from its beginnings 4 billion years ago, through each geological period, such as the Jurassic and Cretaceous, to the present. The stunning visuals and authoritative text make Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life a fascinating and revealing encyclopedia that will appeal to the whole family.

Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs
Author: Matt Sewell
Publisher: Pavilion Children's
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2018-02-15
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 184365380X

A roaringly brilliant, colourful and funny large-format book all about dinosaurs from the talented wildlife illustrator and bestselling author, Matt Sewell Meet the huge Diplodocus, with a tail it could crack like a whip, the fearsome Utahraptor with claws as big as this book (pretty big!), and the spiked and armoured dinosaur known as the ‘horned devil from the river of death’. Using the latest research, these dinosaurs are shown as you’ve never seen them before. Armour-plated, razor-clawed, brightly-coloured or magnificently-feathered, these beasts of land, sea and air are truly awe-inspiring. Do you dare to enter? A must-have book for dinosaur fans of all ages.

How to Draw Dinosaurs

How to Draw Dinosaurs
Author:
Publisher: Walter Foster Jr
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2018-10-30
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1633227588

With How to Draw Dinosaurs, young artists learn to bring these incredible creatures to life, guided by realistic illustrations and step-by-step instructions for 20 different dinosaur species. Fascinating facts throughout provide inspiration and learning opportunities. The book opens with a brief description of how to get started, using basic drawing tools. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape and progresses, step by step, to a finished piece of artwork, making it easy to follow along. Children will be enthralled by the life-like depiction of each dinosaur accompanied by incredible facts about its weight, size, diet, and appearance. Kids will enjoy the 32 pages of drawing instruction for a variety of dinosaurs, including: Tyrannosaurus rex Stegosaurus Triceratops Velociraptor Pteranodon Brachiosaurus Iguanadon With a mix of art instruction and fun trivia, How to Draw Dinosaurs is the perfect way for children to discover more about their favorite dinosaurs, in addition to developing their artistic talents.

Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs
Author: Steve Miller
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2008
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780823099191

Provides instructions for how to draw various dinosaurs while providing short paragraphs about the dinosaurs' habits and physical appearance.

All Yesterdays

All Yesterdays
Author: John Conway
Publisher:
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2013
Genre: Animals, Fossil
ISBN: 9781291177121

All Yesterdays is a book about the way we see dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. Lavishly illustrated with over sixty original artworks, All Yesterdays aims to challenge our notions of how prehistoric animals looked and behaved. As a criticalexploration of palaeontological art, All Yesterdays asks questions about what is probable, what is possible, and what iscommonly ignored.Written by palaeozoologist Darren Naish, and palaeontological artists John Conway and C.M. Kosemen, All Yesterdays isscientifically rigorous and artistically imaginative in its approach to fossils of the past - and those of the future.

Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life

Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life
Author: Professor Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-11-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0744039436

Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth with this awe-inspiring dinosaur book for curious kids aged 7-9. The prehistoric word of dinosaurs is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life is a stunning dinosaur encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they travel through the history of the Earth. From Tyrannosaurus and sabre-toothed cats, to ferns and woolly mammoths, this collection of amazing dinosaurs, plants, and other prehistoric life will wow children and many adults too - providing something for everyone to love! Showcasing more than 90 remarkable fossils, such as a fearsome Tyrannosaurus skull, delicate fern leaf, and perfectly preserved woolly mammoth, each plant or animal featured is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images.The storybook descriptions let you discover the myths and legends surrounding the organisms, as well as key facts about their natural history. Find out why Pachycephalosaurus had such a thick head, how a coral fossil can be used to work out how long a prehistoric year was, and which fossil was thought to protect people from poison. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on the diverse world of dinosaurs, perfect for children aged 7-9 to love and explore for hours on end. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they: - Explore more than 90 species from the prehistoric world - Reveal pronunciations of each and every dinosaur featured throughout - Uncover stunning photographs of fossils and gorgeous illustrations of each creature This dinosaur encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic dinosaur book for children who are obsessed with the prehistoric world. Encourage young readers to go on a time-travelling adventure back in time to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 7-9 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Explore the vastness of the prehistoric world whilst uncovering: -Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edges -Striking photography & illustrations inside -A beautiful book for the whole family to treasure -A quality gift to be passed down through the generations More in the Series Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk soar into the galaxies above with Mysteries of the Universe.