Yes! Even at Ten Tons, Hollow Bones would have helped T-Rex to float and its Powerful Legs could propel T-Rex across the water. Swim traces – Fossil trails of swimming theropods have been found in Lakes & River Beds. Large Animals of Today, Horses, Elephants, Ostriches & Emus all have the ability to swim. Crossing Rivers or small Oceans would have been risky even for T-Rex. Mosasaurs could easily look for young stragglers to pick off on their journey.
Check out Prehistoric Planet on Apple TV+ for Much and visit the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles Dinosaur Hall to learn more about the facts behind the Prehistoric Planet TV series. Watch the Museum video link and view other previews about the series on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1PNBtr_5gQ
A sample of what you will find on Prehistoric Planet: Uncovered via Apple TV+
Exceptional Fossils from China reveal 60 Dinosaur Species Fully Covered with Feathers. In Raptor Families Tails & Arms have indentations in bones where feathers were located. Even on flightless Dinosaurs feathers aided with leaping and attacking unsuspecting prey where other Dinosaurs couldn’t go. Feathers could also provide protection from blows from prey or collisions with their environment.
Discover Pterosaurs the Flamboyant Fliers. Their Amazing head Crests in 20 different species some longer than the whole animal! What was the purpose of these often bizarre Crests? Advantage to flight? Some. However, the Largest are restricted to males suggesting they were to attract mates.
Did Dinosaurs Hunt in Groups? Fossils have been found with single species with multiple footprints. Fossils of three T-Rexes heading the same direction would indicate they did! Today’s examples Lions, Wolves & Orcas. Many Birds cooperation especially when food sources are limited. Prehistoric Planet promises to be another hit series!
Reading to Kids May Event featured books of Fantasy, Folklore & Fairytales. Xiuhcoatl could definitely relate to “Dragons Love Tacos”! Although she favors Chicken Tamales. “After the Fall” is a Wonderful Story of What Happens Next with Humpty Dumpty. Visit Your Library for these and Many More Fun & Inspiring Books
The Tooth Fairy’s Tummy Ache, by Lori Orlinsky (Kindergarten)
Dragons Love Tacos, by Adam Rubin (1st Grade)
The Tale of the Tiger Slippers, by Jan Brett (2nd Grade)
After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again), by Dan Santat (3rd Grade)
Granted, by John David Anderson (4th Grade)
Star Wars: Jedi Academy (Star Wars: Jedi Academy #1), by Jeffrey Brown (5th Grade)
June’s Books cover Friendship & Fun check them out at www.ReadingtoKids.org and visit your Local Library for Availability.
Angie’s Makeover continues
We decided to add an Aubergine Accent to separate the Unmellow Yellow and Blazing Bonfire Orange. First an Open design then as a solid band. Not loving either choice so created a different concept on the other side. A narrow stripe of Aubergine along all the edges where the Yellow & Orange meet is a much better look. The other side will be redone with this design. Night Black Metallic makes the Pupils in the Eyes. Three Poppy Pink bands accent the Crest.
Stay Tuned for more of Angie’s California Colors Make0ver & Dinosaur Fun Facts!
Join Us on July 13th at the Camarillo Library for
Dinosaur Fun Facts & Fiction Followed by a “How to Draw Dinosaurs” Activity!
Join Us July 20th at the E.P. Foster Library in Ventura for
Dinosaur Fun Facts & Fiction Followed by a “How to Draw Dinosaurs” Activity!
Our first scheduled In-Person Events since COVID. We’re very excited. Be Safe Wear a Mask.
Museums have reopened with Limits on Guests, Social Distancing & varying Mask requirements to keep Visitors Safe while They Enjoy 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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