Most of what we know about dinosaurs comes from their fossilized bones. Paleontologists can learn an amazing amount just by studying the shape and form of a bone. Sometimes they compare the fossil to a modern bone to understand what the bone was used for.
 

Artists like John Payne study forms in nature to create sculptures. Unlike paintings or drawings, sculptures are three-dimensional. The artist has to plan the many different angles from which the sculpture will be seen.

How do dinosaur bones compare to your bones?

Compare these dinosaur teeth to your teeth! What do you think this dinosaur ate?

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