Best of
Dinosaurs

2012

Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs


Mo Willems - 2012
    . . and a Dinosaur who happened to be visiting from Norway.One day--for no particular reason--they decided to tidy up their house, make the beds, and prepare pudding of varying temperatures. And then--for no particular reason--they decided to go...someplace else. They were definitely NOT setting a trap for some succulent, unsupervised little girl.Definitely not!This new take on a fairy-tale classic is so funny and so original--it could only come from the brilliant mind of Mo Willems.

All Yesterdays: Unique and Speculative Views of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Animals


John Conway - 2012
    Lavishly illustrated with over sixty original artworks, All Yesterdays aims to challenge our notions of how prehistoric animals looked and behaved. As a critical exploration of palaeontological art, All Yesterdays asks questions about what is probable, what is possible, and what is commonly ignored.Written by palaeozoologist Darren Naish, and palaeontological artists John Conway and C.M. Kosemen, All Yesterdays is scientifically rigorous and artistically imaginative in its approach to fossils of the past - and those of the future.

Dinosaur Art: The World's Greatest Paleoart


Steve White - 2012
    In Dinosaur Art, ten of the top contemporary paleoartists reveal a selection of their work and exclusively discuss their working methods and distinct styles. Filled with breathtaking artwork - some never before seen - and cutting edge paleontology, this is a treasure trove for dinosaur enthusiasts, art lovers and budding illustrators.

Kitty & Dino


Sara Richard - 2012
    But after a few weeks of showing the new baby the ropes, a bond forms between kitty and dino that transcends species. Featuring the unique, unforgettable artwork of Sara Richard!

The Complete Dinosaur


Michael K. Brett-Surman - 2012
    Written by many of the world's leading experts on the "fearfully great" reptiles, the book's 45 chapters cover what we have learned about dinosaurs, from the earliest discoveries of dinosaurs to the most recent controversies. Where scientific contention exists, the editors have let the experts agree to disagree. Copiously illustrated and accessible to all readers from the enthusiastic amateur to the most learned professional paleontologist, The Complete Dinosaur is a feast for serious dinosaur lovers everywhere.

When Dinos Dawned, Mammals Got Munched, and Pterosaurs Took Flight: A Cartoon PreHistory of Life in the Triassic


Hannah Bonner - 2012
    We also get to meet the first mammals, the first pterosaurs (flying reptiles), the first frogs, a host of predatory marine reptiles, early turtles, and the first coral reefs.  With the books' signature blend of humor and clearly presented information, cartoon illustrations help keep the fact-filled material extra fun.

A Field Guide to Mesozoic Birds and other Winged Dinosaurs


Matthew P. Martyniuk - 2012
    Each species is illustrated in multiple views with size and distinguishing features highlighted. Includes introduction summarizing current research into bird origins and evolution, and what we know (and don't know) about the life appearance and habits of the first birds.

Barnum's Bones: How Barnum Brown Discovered the Most Famous Dinosaur in the World


Tracey E. Fern - 2012
    Barnum, hoping that he would do something extraordinary--and he did! As a paleonotologist for the American Museum of Natural History, he discovered the first documented skeleton of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, as well as most of the other dinosaurs on display there today.An appealing and fun picture book biography, with zany and stunning illustrations by Boris Kulikov, BARNUM'S BONES captures the spirit of this remarkable man.

Balloon Toons: Dinosaurs in Space


Pranas T. Naujokaitis - 2012
    No way! They saw that big rock coming and blasted off into space. There are 3 stories. BURGERS VS. SALAD: The dinos occupy two entrée-oriented planets: planet Plant and planet Meat. Verbal insults and a food fight ensue between herbivores and carnivores as they chow down at the Big Comet Diner. An omnivore-dino brings the two sides together when he suggests veggie burgers and adding lettuce to the meat patties. The initially skeptical dinos eat it up and discover many mutual interests. SCARY ALIEN FROM ANOTHER PLANET: The ETD's make the terrifying discovery of an Earthling astronaut. Turns out, the astronaut is even more freaked out when he gets a load of a bunch of space dinosaurs staring at him. THE GREAT SPACE RACE: Dino-buddies have a contentious friendship--Tyrone's the free-spirited one who likes to make a contest out of everything and doesn't care about the rules. Stewart is more conscientious and practical. But when Tyrone's devil-may-care gamesmanship almost lands him in a black hole, it's Stewart to the rescue as he straps on jetpacks and pulls his pal away from the void.

Dinosaurs (Scholastic Discover More)


Penelope Arlon - 2012
    By commissioning brand new digital images and talking to 'in the field' paleontologists, DINOSAURS is not only up-to-date, but stunning to look at. The book is ordered chronologically and gives the best, current information about which dinosaurs lived when, and what each was like. Details of the fossil record encourages budding paleontologists to think about why we know what we know, and make discoveries for themselves. The book ends with an interview with a dinosaur expert, a look at some dino record breakers, and insight into what happened to the dinosaurs. Is it possible that we still live with dinosaurs today?

Digging Snowmastodon: Discovering an Ice Age World in the Colorado Rockies


Kirk R. Johnson - 2012
    Over the next 11 months, this find would yield a treasure trove of amazingly well-preserved ice age fossils - more than 5,000 bones of over 40 kinds of animals - and would change forever our understanding of alpine life in the ice age. The Snowmastodon Project's two lead scientists tell the dynamic story of this discovery and dig: the excitement, emotion, and the colorful cast of characters who made the project a success.

Amazing Giant Dinosaurs


Marie Greenwood - 2012
    From the tallest plant-eater Brachiosaurus to the sea monster Elasmosaurus and its air-bound flying friend Quetzalcoatlus, this dinosaur book has the largest animals of the Triassic through the Cretaceous periods covered. It also includes remarkable dinosaur records and a comprehensive glossary.

Dinosaur Paleobiology


Stephen Brusatte - 2012
    Scientific understanding of dinosaur anatomy, biology, and evolution has advanced to such a degree that paleontologists often know more about 100-million-year-old dinosaurs than many species of living organisms. This book provides a contemporary review of dinosaur science intended for students, researchers, and dinosaur enthusiasts. It reviews the latest knowledge on dinosaur anatomy and phylogeny, how dinosaurs functioned as living animals, and the grand narrative of dinosaur evolution across the Mesozoic. A particular focus is on the fossil evidence and explicit methods that allow paleontologists to study dinosaurs in rigorous detail. Scientific knowledge of dinosaur biology and evolution is shifting fast, and this book aims to summarize current understanding of dinosaur science in a technical, but accessible, style, supplemented with vivid photographs and illustrations. The Topics in Paleobiology Series is published in collaboration with the Palaeontological Association, and is edited by Professor Mike Benton, University of Bristol.Books in the series provide a summary of the current state of knowledge, a trusted route into the primary literature, and will act as pointers for future directions for research. As well as volumes on individual groups, the series will also deal with topics that have a cross-cutting relevance, such as the evolution of significant ecosystems, particular key times and events in the history of life, climate change, and the application of a new techniques such as molecular palaeontology.The books are written by leading international experts and will be pitched at a level suitable for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates, and researchers in both the paleontological and biological sciences.Additional resources for this book can be found at: http: //www.wiley.com/go/brusatte/dinosaurpal....

Paleontology: The Study of Prehistoric Life


Susan H. Gray - 2012
    This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. Millions of years ago, Earth was populated by animals unlike any that we know today. The only way to learn anything about these extinct species is to study the remains they have left behind in Earth's rocks and soil.

Farewell to Tyrn


Ryan Harvey - 2012
    25 pagesOn the continent of Ahn-Tarqa, where science and magic are one, and humans share the land with great saurians, all races have in common a dreadful ailment: the disease known as "The Sorrow." A lingering hopelessness with no cure. A fear of life itself. But for twelve-year-old Belde, her days in the city of Tyrn, playing in the streets with her whip-smart dinosaur pet Rint, seem far removed from the Sorrow she sees in others. Then, one burning summer day, cruel sorcerers from the masked race known as "The Shapers" slither from their black towers into Tyrn and knock on the door of the workshop of Belde's father. Belde is about to drop into a nightmare that will carry her and Rint across the city, fleeing from the Shapers' twisted killers, and into the glaring light of the truth about her life--a truth that echoes over all Ahn-Tarqa with the sound of the word "Sorrowless."Ryan Harvey, winner of the Writers of the Future Award, continues the adventure in the science-fantasy setting of his story "An Acolyte of Black Spires" with this new novelette of action, heartbreak, and discovery.

Dinosaur Battles


Michele R. Wells - 2012
    Giganotosaurus versus Tyrannosaurus... who would win?With "Dinosaur Battles," young dinosaur fans will come face-to-face with the most fearsome creatures that ever walked the Earth. Packed with basic facts on each creature, from its size and weight to its various methods of defense, this exciting spin on "Boys' Life Readers" will allow kids to predict the winners of each battle, while learning more about these grand and terrifying beasts.