: Instead of only drawing what the bones explicitly show, the authors use "informed speculation" to suggest plausible soft tissue features—like fat deposits, feathers, and wattles—that do not leave fossilized remains but are common in living relatives.
: The authors argue against the common trend of "shrink-wrapping" dinosaurs—depicting them with skin stretched tightly over their bones, often leaving muscle mass and soft tissue entirely absent. All Yesterdays
: This section features unique illustrations of known prehistoric animals. Notable examples include a camouflaged plesiosaur mimicking the seafloor and a sleeping Tyrannosaurus . : Instead of only drawing what the bones