We’re on Our Way to the Camarillo Library for Our First In-Person Presentations since COVID. The Community Room allows plenty of space to set up Our Exhibit. Over 70 parents & kids registered for the Event. Delores del Rio Dilophosaurus was a Hit! We discussed Movie Dinosaurs and where they shop and their favorite accessories. Harvey the Iguanodon blazed a trail for learning about Dinosaurs including the first found Megalosaurus. Discovered in 1676 and later named Megalosaurus in 1824 after more fossils were found to properly document it. At one point the single bone was thought to have belong to a Giant Human! Iguanodon means iguana tooth. During the early discoveries dinosaurs were thought to be giant lizards. Dinosaur comes from the Greek “Deinos Sauros” meaning “Terrible Lizard”! Many other Dinosaurs that lived over 65 Million Years Ago were covered. Dinosaur Fun Facts & Fiction led to a brief review of some of my favorite books (list below).
Our first presentation the Exhibit covered 5 tables. In the second we used a laptop camera and HDMI connection to a projection screen. This was a great visual for all in the room. The “How to Draw Dinosaurs” Activity was the Grand Finale with the kids sharing their drawings while giving us their Best Dinosaur Roars! Many parents engaged in the drawing activity but weren’t quite brave enough to join their kids in the Dinosaur Roars. The July 13th Presentations at the Camarillo Library were a Great Success! Hope to See You at our Next Presentation in Ventura when we will take an in-depth look at the Spinosaurus with Essien & Delores del Rio Dilophosaurus.
PaulsPrehistoricPark.com Reading List Recommendations
Non-Fiction
“Dinosaurs” by Steve Brusatte (2 sizes same content different covers Largest with Spinosaurus smaller with T-Rex)
“The Rise and Fall of Dinosaurs – a New History of a Lost World” by Steve Brusatte
“The Age of Dinosaurs – the Rise and Fall of the World’s Most Remarkable Animals” by Steve Brusatte (a young adults version of the previous book)
“The Paleoart of Julius Csotonyi Dinosaurs, Sabre-Tooths and Beyond” by Julius Csotonyi & Steve White
“Dinosaur – a Photicular Book” created by Dan Kainen written by Kathy Wollard
“Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs” by Robert Sabuda & Matthew Reinhart
“The Tiny Titanosaurs – Luis Chiappe’s Dinosaur Nests” by Natalie Lunis
“Titanosaur” by Dr. Luis Chiappe & Dr. Diego Pol
“Dinosaur Mountain Digging into the Jurassic Age” by Deborah Kogan Ray
“Baby Mammoth Mummy Frozen in Time” by Christopher Sloan
“Pterosaurs” by Mark P. Witton (Remember Pterosaurs are Flying Reptiles not Dinosaurs, but Cousins)
“The Search for Antarctic Dinosaurs” by Sally M. Walker
“The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins” by Barbara Kerley
“Wow! Look What Dinosaurs Could Do!” Kingfisher Books by Jacqueline McCann
“Discovering Dinosaurs” by Bob Walters
“Prehistoric Predators” by Brian Switek
“The Big Book of Dinosaurs” DK
“Draw 50 Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Animals” by Lee J. Ames
“Draw it Dinosaurs” by Patricia Walsh
“I Can Draw Dinosaurs” by Terry Longhurst
Fiction
“Elephant Secret” by Eric Walters (a children’s novel that aduIts will love too! Probably not fiction for much longer!)
“Dinosaurios al atardecer” by Mary Pope Osborne (a wonderful Dinosaur Adventure in Spanish)
“Dinotopia” by James Gurney (a series of books and children’s novels)
“The Dinosaurs Night before Christmas” by Anne Muecke
There are many, many more great books on dinosaurs check with Your Librarian for where to look!
Stay Tuned for More Makeovers & Dinosaur Fun Facts!
Reading Beyond the Beaten Path
Join Us July 20th 3:00 pm at the E.P. Foster Library in Ventura for
Dinosaur Fun Facts & Fiction Followed by a “How to Draw Dinosaurs” Activity!
No registration required
We’re very excited. Be Safe Wear a Mask.
Check out Your nearest Natural History Museum. Remember Social Distancing & Masks to keep You & Others Safe while Everyone Enjoys Their Learning Experience. Consider a 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” and the Learning Resources – many are also in Spanish.
Check Out Your Libraries eBooks. My local Library has over 900 eBooks on Dinosaurs! Here are four books for Drawing Dinosaurs that you might find at your Library. Ask your Librarian about others.
1-2-3 Draw Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Animals A step by step guide by Freddie Levin (2001)
Draw 50 Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Animals by Lee J. Ames (1977)
Draw it Dinosaurs by Patricia Walsh (2006)
I Can Draw Dinosaurs by Terry Longhurst (2003)
Stay Safe & Well.
Please Remember to Wear Masks & Social Distance as Appropriate Not everyone has been Vaccinated. And even vaccinated many Young & Old have compromised immune systems. Protect Yourself, Friends, Family & Everyone You Pass!
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I used watercolors to make Dinosaur Designs on my N95 Masks (New Ones above). I couldn’t get a yes or no from 3M regarding any impact this might have to the effectiveness of the mask. Many Museums sell Dinosaur Themed Masks Check them Out!
“Encouraging the Appreciation of Art and Education through the Inspiration of Dinosaurs”
Paul & Prehistoric Pals
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