Fossils – paulspreshistoricpark.com

A good friend of mine gave me a gift certificate to fossilera.com for Christmas. It assisted me with purchasing some Dinosaur Teeth. Steve Brusatte’s book “Dinosaurs” with the Huge 17 ¼ X 14 3/8 inch pages makes a Great Backdrop for photos of the fossils. It is also available in a 14 ½ X 12 inch size. Check your local Library for a copy or online if you wish to purchase a copy. I found mine at amazon.com. I acquired 4 Spinosaurus teeth, 1 Carcharodontosaurus and a Raptor Tooth.

I received a complimentary Mosasaur tooth with my order. The Mosasaur is not a Dinosaur but a Marine Reptile. “The Paleoart of Julius Csotonyi Dinosaurs, Sabre-Tooths and Beyond” by Julius Csotonyi & Steve White provides the background for the Mosasaur Tooth. This is an excellent book on Paleoart. Check for it at your Library, but you will probably want to purchase it for your collection.

Paleontologists have been studying fossils for around 200 years. Probably earlier before the title was official. Museums have basements full of fossils yet to be unwrapped for display. As new Paleontologists join the ranks, they often checkout these basements full of treasure. A fresh set of eyes can provide new perspectives that can lead to new discoveries and ideas.

Next month is Black History Month. Why not get a jump on your studies and be prepared for enlightening discussions now! I can’t think of a better way to spend the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Weekend.

Louis R. Purnell became the First African American Curator at the Smithsonian in 1980, blazing a trail for those who would follow! Before Life at the Museum, Louis R. Purnell lived a remarkable Life. His career began in the skies above Italy & Germany, where he flew 88 combat missions as an original Member of the Tuskegee Airmen. After the war, Louis found a calling at the National Museum of Natural History. He traveled world’s oceans collecting marine specimens, taught himself geology & paleontology and wrote an invaluable catalog of Nautiloids & Cephalopods that is still used today. In 1968, a year before the Moon Landing, Louis started working at the National Air & Space Museum. He became one of the World’s leading authorities on the History of Spacecraft & Spacesuits! See below links for full article at the Smithsonian, History of the remarkable Tuskegee Airmen and the National Park dedicated to them.

https://siarchives.si.edu/history/featured-topics/African-Americans/louis-purnell

https://www.tuskegee.edu/support-tu/tuskegee-airmen

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee_Airmen

https://www.nps.gov/tuai/index.htm

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.

I’m currently reading “The Dinosaur Artist” by Paige Williams. A True Crime Story about Stolen Fossils that covers Commercial Fossil Hunters and their impact on Science & Discovery, as well.

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!