Why Dinosaurs Matter

Why Dinosaurs Matter
Author: Kenneth Lacovara
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2017-09-19
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1501120107

What can long-dead dinosaurs teach us about our future? Plenty, according to paleontologist Kenneth Lacovara, who has discovered some of the largest creatures to ever walk the Earth. By tapping into the ubiquitous wonder that dinosaurs inspire, Lacovara weaves together the stories of our geological awakening, of humanity’s epic struggle to understand the nature of deep time, the meaning of fossils, and our own place on the vast and bountiful tree of life. Go on a journey––back to when dinosaurs ruled the Earth––to discover how dinosaurs achieved feats unparalleled by any other group of animals. Learn the secrets of how paleontologists find fossils, and explore quirky, but profound questions, such as: Is a penguin a dinosaur? And, how are the tiny arms of T. rex the key to its power and ferocity? In this revealing book, Lacovara offers the latest ideas about the shocking and calamitous death of the dinosaurs and ties their vulnerabilities to our own. Why Dinosaurs Matter is compelling and engaging—a great reminder that our place on this planet is both precarious and potentially fleeting. “As we move into an uncertain environmental future, it has never been more important to understand the past.”

Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs

Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs
Author: Catherine D. Hughes
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2011
Genre: Children's questions and answers
ISBN: 1426308469

Provides pictures and brief facts about a variety of different kinds of dinosaurs.

The Dinosaur Book

The Dinosaur Book
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2018-09-18
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0744042046

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.

Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs!

Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs!
Author: Sandra Boynton
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Total Pages: 24
Release: 1993-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1563054418

Sunbathing dinosaurs and artistic dinosaurs, dancing dinosaurs and volleyball-playing dinosaurs make learning opposites fun! From Boynton on Board, the bestselling series of extra-big, extra-fat, extra-appealing board books, Oh My Oh My Oh Dinosaurs! features the inimitable Sandra Boyntonís colorful, humorous drawings and lively text. Dinosaurs EARLY. Dinosaurs LATER. Dinosaurs crammed in an elevator. Dinosaurs PLUMP. Dinosaurs LEAN. Dinosaurs RED, BLUE, YELLOW, and GREEN.

Noisy Dinosaurs

Noisy Dinosaurs
Author: Jonathan Litton
Publisher: Tiger Tales
Total Pages: 12
Release: 2020-09-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1680106643

Young readers will love to feel the different textures and hear the dinosaur sounds in this interactive, sturdy board book designed for children ages 3 and up. Includes an on/off switch on the back cover to extend battery life. Touch, feel, and hear the dinosaurs in this interactive, sturdy board book that features appealing photo-real illustrations of dinosaurs, tactile textures, and exciting sounds. Press the touch-and-feels to hear five exciting sounds, with a button on the last page to play all five sounds again!

Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs
Author: Christine Argot
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-09-04
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 2080203762

Blending history and fantasy, science and art, the story of how dinosaurs were discovered and reimagined comes to life through splendid illustrations in this handsome slipcased volume. Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Brontosaurus, Tyrannosaurus…these exotic prehistoric creatures continue to fascinate more than 200 million years after they last roamed the earth. Dinosaur skeletons have been reconstituted, reconstructed, and interpreted by scientists and artists since the first fossils were uncovered near Cañon City, Colorado, in 1877, sparking the Bone Wars. In 1907, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History mounted “Dippy” the Diplodocus, which sparked dinomania, igniting the imagination of popular culture and Hollywood. From the Morrison Formation to Montana’s Hell Creek, and from Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to Argentina’s Patagonia, new discoveries and excavations have uncovered a lost kingdom that has inspired myriad homages. This volume enriches our understanding of dinosaurs through rich visual iconography—from paintings, drawings, and sketches to new photography, film stills, reconstructed skeletons, and archival documents—along with detailed descriptions and anecdotes from great nineteenth-century explorers, artists, and writers such as Benjamin W. Hawkins, Charles R. Knight, Zdenĕk Burian, and Jules Verne, and from filmmakers including Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg. This book is published in partnership with the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle in Paris to coincide with a traveling exhibition of the exceptional Trix T. Rex and the international release of Jurassic World.

Walking with Dinosaurs

Walking with Dinosaurs
Author: Tim Haines
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Dinosaurs
ISBN: 9780789451873

Descibes the earth's environment when dinosaurs flourished, the characteristics and habits of various species, and how changes in climate, landmasses, and vegetation led to the extinction of these massive reptiles.

How Do Dinosaurs Say I'm Mad?

How Do Dinosaurs Say I'm Mad?
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: How Do Dinosaurs
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780545143158

Illustrations and rhyming text explore some of the things that dinosaurs might do when they are angry--and how they should control their tempers.

The Complete Book of Dinosaurs

The Complete Book of Dinosaurs
Author: Dougal Dixon
Publisher: Southwater Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-01-31
Genre: Dinosaurs
ISBN: 9781780190372

An encyclopedia of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures, containing descriptions of their key features, evolutionary adaptations and details of fossil evidence, reconstructed in stunning expert illustrations.