Draconic Creatures appear in virtually all cultures around the Globe. The earliest descriptions resemble Giant Snakes. Tales claim Dragons live in dank caves, deep pools, wild mountain reaches, sea bottoms and haunted forests. Basically, places that would have been very dangerous for our early human ancestors. Wings and Multiple heads evolved in European cultures. Some believe the discovery of fossils of Prehistoric Animals gave credit to the creation of Dragons. Others the exaggerations of Crocodiles, Komodo Dragons (monitor lizards weighing up to 200 lbs.) and other Lizards led to their dragon tales. Interestingly, Scandinavia has many stories of Dragons & Sea Monsters and yet dinosaur fossils are very rare in this area. In addition, there are no historic records indicating Crocodiles, Komodo Dragons or Iguanas ever lived in these areas. You can Enjoy Imagined Dragons in person at the Natural History Museum LA’s Exhibit House of the Dragon: The Targaryen Dynasty from August 5th – September 7th. And make sure You visit Dinosaur Hall too! The Members Only Early Preview was on August 4th , consider a Membership and it’s Benefits.
It’s fun to see the Dragon Skull, Costumes, Map of Westeros and pose on the Iron Throne. However, Game of Thrones from HBO Max is not for kids and not for many adults, as well. Game of Thrones is extremely violent and very high in adult themes too. I can only guess this prequel will be rated the same.
Xiuhcoatl our resident Dragon was upset she didn’t get to go with me to the Museum. I shared the book from the American Museum of Natural History “Mythic Creatures And the Impossibly Real Animals Who Inspired Them” to make it up to her, as well as online information about Dragons. We don’t want to make Her Angry. You wouldn’t like Xiuhcoatl Angry. The book is Adapted from and exhibition curated by Laurel Kendall & Mark A. Norell with Richard Ellis and the American Museum of Natural History Exhibition Department. Xiuhcoatl was happy to see her friend Quetzalcoatl (feathered serpent) discussed. However, she felt slighted that she wasn’t mentioned. How could they leave out Xiuhcoatl? The Dragon of Fire & Lightening that guides the Sun across the Sky! Somebody’s in Trouble!
Stay Tuned for More Makeovers & Dinosaur Fun Facts!
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)
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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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