The World of Dinosaurs features a unique look at fifteen dinosaurs and other creatures from North America during the Jurassic and Cretaceous eras. Written for all ages, it has the latest information on each of these "home grown" species as well as the latest theories on the origins and fate of the dinosaurs. The World of Dinosaurs with all new art by James Gurney, has a dinosaur "hot spot" map of the United States, and a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the wildly successful U.S. Postal stamp series which inspired this book.
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Grade 5-8-A book on stamp collecting and dinosaurs? The idea's not so far-fetched when the stamps were specially designed for the United States Postal Service by James Gurney of Dinotopia fame. This book presents the story of the development of the popular 15 stamps as well as the life histories of the creatures they feature. First, Gurney describes how he created the stamps, complete with samples of his initial sketches. Next, two-page spreads introduce each of the reptiles, presenting new facts and multiple illustrations, including insets of the stamps, different paintings of the animals, and full-color photos of fossils. There is a section on similar stamps from other countries, a basic introduction to dinosaurs, and a U.S. map showing where various fossils have been discovered. Occasionally the book seems limited by sticking to the confines of what's on Gurney's stamps, but otherwise this eclectic and enthusiastic mix of subjects works.
Cathryn A. Camper, Minneapolis Public Library
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Cathryn A. Camper, Minneapolis Public Library
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Children, Dinosaurs, Hobbies, Art
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magical for dino-loving stamp collectors,
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This review is from: James Gurney: The World of Dinosaurs (Hardcover)
This book is about dinosaur-commemorative stamps, the art behind the stamps and the dinosaurs that inspired the art. Many children (and their parents) are discovering stamps in the mid-to-late elementary years, and the beautiful dinosaur stamp releases of the past few years are a great way to lead from a small child's fascination with dinosaurs to begin a lifetime hobby. I purchased the featured page "The World of Dinosaurs" as a stocking stuffer for my child when it came out a couple of years ago, and we were delighted to match it up with the book. The book itself was a discovery of a stamp-loving friend. As a person who does not buy books that will only be read once, I recommend it as both a gift and a worthy addition to the home library.
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