Scaly Spotted Feathered Frilled
By Catherine Thimmesh
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About the Book
In a first for young readers, the Sibert medalist Catherine Thimmesh introduces the incredible talents of the paleoartist, whose work reanimates gone-but-never-forgotten dinosaurs in giant full-color paintings that are as strikingly beautiful as they aim to be scientifically accurate, down to the smallest detail. Follow a paleoartist through the scientific process of ascertaining the appearance of various dinosaurs from millions of years ago to learn how science, art, and imagination combine to bring us face-to-face with the past.
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“Required reading for serious dinophiles.”
—Kirkus
“Readers will come away from this excellent book with a new appreciation for dinosaur imagery and for the talented paleoartists who produce it.”
—The Horn Book Magazine, starred review
“A stellar look at the methods paleoartists employ to bring dinosaurs to life on paper. . . . A terrific package that will draw in browsers and serve report writers while inspiring young artists to consider applying their skills to this enthralling field.”
—School Library Journal, starred review
“Thimmesh raises good questions, find some intriguing answers, and leaves others for readers to ponder.”
—Booklist
“This is the kind of information that can lure in readers beyond the usual dino hounds, so casual museumgoers with kids with an interest in forensic reconstructions whould find the topic of interest too.”
—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books —
About the Book
In a first for young readers, the Sibert medalist Catherine Thimmesh introduces the incredible talents of the paleoartist, whose work reanimates gone-but-never-forgotten dinosaurs in giant full-color paintings that are as strikingly beautiful as they aim to be scientifically accurate, down to the smallest detail. Follow a paleoartist through the scientific process of ascertaining the appearance of various dinosaurs from millions of years ago to learn how science, art, and imagination combine to bring us face-to-face with the past.
Product Details
Reviews
“Required reading for serious dinophiles.”
—Kirkus
“Readers will come away from this excellent book with a new appreciation for dinosaur imagery and for the talented paleoartists who produce it.”
—The Horn Book Magazine, starred review
“A stellar look at the methods paleoartists employ to bring dinosaurs to life on paper. . . . A terrific package that will draw in browsers and serve report writers while inspiring young artists to consider applying their skills to this enthralling field.”
—School Library Journal, starred review
“Thimmesh raises good questions, find some intriguing answers, and leaves others for readers to ponder.”
—Booklist
“This is the kind of information that can lure in readers beyond the usual dino hounds, so casual museumgoers with kids with an interest in forensic reconstructions whould find the topic of interest too.”
—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books —
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