We hope you had an Enjoyable & Safe Thanksgiving. You are probably getting your Holiday Decorations out of the Closet, Garage, Attic or All of the Above this Weekend. I know I will be. Millions of Years Ago when I was a child, I learned how to make Paper Snowflakes. Take a piece of paper fold over one corner to make a square. Cut off excess, which you can use the same process to make a smaller snowflake. Make a second and third fold.
At the bottom of the triangle opposite the point of the folds cut out the center to shape the legs of the Snowflake. You can also make small cuts on the outside edges. Be careful too deep a cut can damage or cut off the leg(s). Open carefully and you have a Snowflake! Try your new skill at making a smaller one with the scrap piece and an even tinier one with the scrap from the smaller one! Don’t worry if you make a mistake. There are no two snowflakes that are alike. So be creative with your cuts. Snowflakes today have Six Points. But these have Eight! Our Snowflakes must be Prehistoric Snowflakes! Snowflakes today must have evolved losing two of their points. Imagine That!
The uniqueness of every snowflake reminds me of the diversity in Ceratopsians. Ceratopsians vary with the number of horns and design of their head frills. Over 80 unique species have been discovered to date. “The Paleoart of Julius Csotonyi Dinosaurs, Sabre-Tooths and Beyond” by Julius Csotonyi & Steve is a Fantastic book. The Artwork is amazing. The photographic composites will make you believe the Dinosaurs were photographed on a Wildlife Safari. Below is a page reflecting some of the diversity of the Ceratopsians. This Book is Available on Amazon.com.
My First Book “Is a Metal Dinosaur the Right Pet for You?” is Available as an eBook on Kindle through Amazon.com
Only $3.99!
Included are two photos of Prehistoric Pals converted to black & white line drawings for You to express Your Color Imagination! Search online for print options on Your device. Print Screen, Cropping & Printing are available on many smart phones. Your smart phone may even allow You to email Your Print Screen to Yourself allowing even more options before printing. Kindle has an app for smart phones!
I would love to see Your Color Visions for Dominic & Raphael! Use crayons, pencils, pens, or watercolors! Attach feathers, glitter whatever brings them to life for You. Send a picture of Your Colorized Imaginations to: paul@paulsprehistoricpark.com It could be in a future post!
I will keep You posted with information on my Next eBook “The Shy Triceratops”. I hope to have Paperback versions available later this year.
Consider Membership with the Museum. In addition to Supporting Their Valuable Work there are Benefits to You. Special Preview Events for Members Only as well as Virtual Access Exclusive for Members. For more information and access to general public eLearning check out the links below.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County www.nhm.org under Research & Collections / Digitized Collections will allow you to browse their Collections. Check out the latest Activities on their site.
The American Natural History Museum www.amnh.org You will find eLearning for Families, Students & Educators. Explore the Museum Virtually. Check Out SciCafe: Video Talks and Meet the Icons: Stories behind the Exhibits! There are Video Series covering Behind the Scenes at the Museum with Space & Dinosaur Explainers.
Chicago’s Field Museum www.fieldmuseum.org You can talk to “Maximo the Titanosaur” online, Yes Really! Visit Sue the largest T-Rex discovered! Check Out “Brain Scoop” with host Emily Graslie and the Learning Resources – many are also in Spanish.
Check Out Your Libraries eBooks. My local Library has over 900 eBooks on Dinosaurs! Many Libraries are offering “Curbside Pick-up. If you prefer the hardcopy, “Curbside Pick-up may be the option for you.
Happy Holidays Stay Safe & Well.
Remember Social Distancing & Wear a Mask to Protect Yourself & Loved Ones.
“Encouraging the Appreciation of Art and Education through the Inspiration of Dinosaurs”
Paul & Prehistoric Pals
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