Looking At-- Velociraptor

Looking At-- Velociraptor
Author: Heather Amery
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Total Pages: 28
Release: 1994
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780836810875

Describes the physical characteristics and probable behavior of this long-necked dinosaur.

Jurassic World: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book

Jurassic World: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book
Author: Matthew Reinhart
Publisher: Insight Editions
Total Pages: 5
Release: 2021-10-26
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9781683839163

Life will not be contained in this exciting and interactive pop-up journey through the entire Jurassic saga—from pop-up legend Matthew Reinhart. The hit Jurassic World series recaptivated audiences globally when it unleashed an island of new and terrifyingly realistic dinosaurs on the world. Inspired by director Steven Spielberg’s 1993 classic Jurassic Park, the iconic saga has ushered in a whole new generation of film fans. Featuring explosive, pop-off-the-page depictions of the Tyrannosaurus rex, Velociraptor, and other prehistoric favorites, this deluxe pop-up book traces the evolution of the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World sagas across three decades of major motion pictures. Presented in a dynamic 360-degree format that allows fans to view and participate in the action from all sides, Jurassic World: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book also includes interactive pull-tabs and hidden surprises. Bigger than a T. rex and smarter than a Raptor, Jurassic World: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book is the definitive interactive exploration of the most gargantuan saga in movie history.

Raptor Red

Raptor Red
Author: Robert T. Bakker
Publisher: Bantam
Total Pages: 274
Release: 1996-08-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0553575619

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.

Velociraptor

Velociraptor
Author: Daniel Nunn
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781403494481

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the velociraptor.

Palaeoartist's Handbook

Palaeoartist's Handbook
Author: Mark P Witton
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2018-08-23
Genre: Art
ISBN: 178500462X

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.

Jurassic World: Employee Handbook

Jurassic World: Employee Handbook
Author: Universal
Publisher: Studio Fun International
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-05-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780794441944

Journey deeper into the Jurassic World saga with this employee handbook. Discover the Theme Park like never before in this authentic Jurassic World Employee Handbook—the original draft Claire gave Owen for his comments! The book became required reading for every employee on Isla Nublar—from cart vendors to attraction operators and trainers working with real dinosaurs! Find details about the cafeteria, dormitories, and most of all, what employees had to do in the event of the unthinkable: a CODE 19—dinosaur escape!

The Lost World

The Lost World
Author: Michael Crichton
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2012-10-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0345538994

#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

Jurassic Park and Philosophy

Jurassic Park and Philosophy
Author: Nicolas Michaud
Publisher: Open Court
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2014-06-16
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0812698509

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.

Prehistoric Predators

Prehistoric Predators
Author: Brian Switek
Publisher: Applesauce Press
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2015-05-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1604335521

Discover the most dangerous carnivores that ever roamed the Earth in this exciting and action-packed exploration of Prehistoric Predators, featuring a unique cover that feels like dinosaur-skin! The biggest baddies of the prehistoric world -- the carnivores -- come alive in Prehistoric Predators. From favorites like T-Rex and Giganotosaurus, to the ferocious Spinosaurus and terrifying Megalodon, the stunning full-color illustrations from renowned paleoartist Julius Csotonyi make these dangerous creatures spring to life on each page. Bursting with fascinating facts written by National Geographic contributor Brian Switek, dynamic artwork, and a unique dino-skin textured cover, this is the perfect book for dinosaur lovers of every age!

Velociraptor

Velociraptor
Author: Kate Riggs
Publisher: When Dinosaurs Lived
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781608181216

A brief introduction to the speedy Velociraptor, highlighting its size, habitat, food sources, and demise. Also included is a virtual field trip to a museum with notable Velociraptor fossils.