"This literary survey examines how paleoliterature originated, developed and matured from its inception to the present day. It follows trends on the crafting of classic dinosaurs, investigating the figurative and metaphoric meaning of fictional dinosaursand related prehistoria. An appendix provides brief summaries of deserving dinosaur texts, organized alphabetically by author. "--Provided by publisher.

This new book, greatly expanded from the 1995 first edition, describes detailed, step-by-step procedures for sculpting, molding and painting original prehistoric animals. It emphasizes the use of relatively inexpensive materials including oven-hardening polymer clay and wire. Additional tips are offered on how to build distinctive dino-dioramas and scenes involving one’s own original sculptures that you will learn how to conceive and build. This book will appeal to a new generation who would like to break into the industry of paleosculpture. Techniques range from “basic” to “advanced.” The authors also discuss what it means to be a “paleoartist.”

Providing an appealing chronology of "all things dinosaur," this book covers these ancient creatures' roles and surprising importance in science, religion, and society at large. • Depicts the history, breadth, depth, and diversity of how humans have learned about, argued over, and made use of dinosaurs—a resource appropriate for public, school, or academic libraries • Examines the events of the earliest discoveries of fossilized remains of dinosaurs and how those discoveries often became interwoven with religious ideas • Includes photographs, a glossary, an appendix of geological time, and a detailed, cross-referenced index to assist researchers and general readers

Illustrated with forty-eight color plates and scores of black-and-white pictures, an entertaining study examines the enduring appeal of dinosaurs to the human imagination, the many different images of dinosaurs in popular culture, and their symbolic meaning and uses. UP.

An identification and price guide to dinosaur and prehistoric figure collectibles determines the value of thousands of toys, figures, posters, and kits from the 1920s through the 1990s. By the author of Collecting Japanese Movie Monsters. Original.

Shows and describes collectibles offered by fast food chains and lists current values

Discusses how the scientific and cultural imagery of prehistoric animals has evolved since the nineteenth century.

672 up-to-date listings. Includes full listings for all major children's and young adult periodicals as well as relevant parenting and educational magazines. Plus short listings for periodicals that publish a small percentage of material that is appropriate for children, young adults, parents, or educators. All in an easy-to-use format that targets: Editorial wants and needs, Submission requirements, Rights and payment, All the market information you need to sell your writing, Readership, Freelance potential, Review of a sample issue.

Get the latest prices on limited edition art, contemporary collectibles, and gifts. Enthusiasts can accurately value their collections with more than 61,000 current market prices and easily find any figurine, plate, print, doll, ornament or stein, using the company name and collecting category indexes. 200 photos. 8-page color section.

Provides values for such collector's items as figurines, dolls, plush, plates, ornaments, bells, and steins.

Lists addresses for sites covering sports, toys, art, science, history, careers, genealogy, health, finances, pets, cooking, movies, and ecology, and discusses filtering software

A directory of Web sites suitable for children in grades 1 and 2

Now in its sixteenth year of publication, this 900-page reference guide offers price information on rare vintage items and collectibles for appraisers, insurance adjusters, auctioneers, and reference librarians, as well as the average antique enthusiast. 50,000 first printing.

All-new arc, the perfect jumping-on point! Turok heads to England, meets Robin Hood, gets swept up in an out-of-control struggle for power, and starts to learn why dinosaurs still exist... and what that has to do with asteroids and falling in love. (Seriously. That all happens in this issue.)