We know from the fossil records many Dinosaurs protected and traveled with their young. Oviraptor (Egg Thief) received its inaccurate name when found on top of a nest of eggs. Over 50 years later a CT scan indicated the eggs were baby Oviraptors. The parent was protecting the nest from danger not steeling the eggs. …
Category: Adventures & Activities
National Dinosaur Day!
June 1st is National Dinosaur Day! What will You do for Your Dinosaur Today? A trip to the Museum… A visit to the Library… Or just Reading a Book or two at Home… Kite Flying at the Beach… Out for a Drive… Sketching Together… Or maybe something as simple as helping with an itch…
Dinosaur Claws & Feathers
Deinocheirus mirificus was discovered in 1965 by a Polish-Mongolian Expedition led by Professor Zofia Kielan-Jaworosha. A pair of large arms, huge claws, shoulder girdles and a few other bones were found in the Nemegt Formation of Mongolia. Name by palaeontologist Halszka Osmolska – Greek for horrible hand. Believed to be a carnivorous dinosaur at the…
Wild & Crazy Ceratopsians
Above: Teresa the Triceratops with friends Mario, Logan, Noah & Corrine. Just when you thought you have seen the wildest head frill a new discovery is uncovered. Many times, from deep in the vast vaults of a museum’s collections. Sometimes due to original misidentification and other times from long overlooked items on the shelf. It…
Happy Easter!
What’s Up with the Easter Bunny? Why do the Bunnies get all the hype? As I mentioned in my previous post, there are lots of Eastersaurs and I’m sure other animals that Share Friendship and Goodwill! So how did the Rabbit get top billing? Sure, they’re cute but I think there are two reasons they…
Eastersaurus & Spring
Whether you Celebrate Passover, Ramadan or Easter, We hope it brings you Peace. Maybe with Family, Friends or just some time out for Yourself or perhaps All of the Above! Did you know there are Easter Dinosaurs? Really! The EasTer Rex, the EasteRaptor (or Easter Raptor depending on their location in the Prehistoric World), EasTerceratops…
Drums for Calling Dinosaurs
March is Music & Entertainment Month for Readingtokids.org. I have been saving decorative tins for several years, not knowing quite what to do with them. You know the kind, filled with Shortbread and/or Chocolate Cookies. The tins are too nice to just throw away. In 2020 Drums started beating in head and it became clear…
Happy Valentine’s Day
Sasha Wishes Everyone a Big Happy Valentine’s Day. A word of caution regarding Dinosaurs and Valentine’s Day. If a Dinosaur gives You a Card that says “Be Mine” make sure it’s not from a carnivore. It could mean for their next meal! We made some Valentine’s Day Cards with a Dinosaur Flare, of course. I…
Dinosaur SuperHeroes!
As I have mentioned, I volunteer for www.readingtokids.org. It’s one Saturday a month. Check them out you may enjoy volunteering or supporting them in other ways. For January’s ReadingtoKids Event “Mysteries and New Adventures”, we read “The Unforgettable Logan Foster” by Shawn Petters to a group of 3rd Graders. What a Great & Fun way…
Happy New Year!
Xiuhcoatl the Aztec Dragon & Dominic the T-Rex with their Horns and me with a couple of Dinosaur Shakers, Ring in the New Year! It’s Great to be a Dinosaur Fan. The pace of Discovery & Description is Fast & Furious with an estimated New Dinosaur Species coming to light every Two Weeks! Wishing You…