New Releases by Dougal Dixon

Written by a renowned paleontologist and illustrated by leading artists in the field, the book covers the evolution of the dinosaurs, their adaptation, specialization, habitats and locations, and current research.

Where's the Dinosaur? Is full of the most amazing facts about the colossal prehistoric animals that used to roam the Earth, with dinosaurs and other creatures to search and find on every page.

From armored plant-eaters to fierce meat-eaters, many dinosaurs roamed the land that is now the continent of North America. Discover how they lived and what they had in common with todayÕs animals.

When dinosaurs first appeared, the lands of North America and Europe were much different. The continents and oceans were changing. See how dinosaurs lived similarly to today''s animals in this evolving region.

Toward the end of the Age of Dinosaurs, some of the meat-eating dinosaurs became birdlike. They were covered in feathers. Learn how these dinosaurs lived and compare them to modern-day animals.

Frozen Alaska and northern Canada were once fertile plains. There, plant- and meat-eating dinosaurs lived. Some of today''s animals use the same survival skills.

Long ago, the continent of Europe looked quite different. Many dinosaurs lived among its swamps and low hills. Discover how these creatures survived and what they had in common with todayÕs animals.

The hot, dry South was once covered in deserts, forests, and then rivers. Find out how dinosaurs lived there. See how they compare to today''s southern animals.

Some of the world''s dinosaurs used their large size, powerful jaws, and ferocious attacks to terrorize or fend off other creatures. Find out how these big, fierce dinosaurs ruled their prehistoric world.

A 2019 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students: K–12 (National Science Teachers Association and the Children's Book Council). From the moment life crawled out of the oceans and onto land, to when our primate ancestors climbed down from the trees, the history of Planet Earth is filled with incredible stories. This beautifully illustrated guide explores some of the most exciting and incredible events in evolution, through 13 case studies. Step back in time and discover a world where whales once walked, crocodiles were warm-blooded, and snakes had legs! Meet terrifying giant birds, and tiny elephants living on islands in this fascinating creature guide like no other. Learn how whales once walked on four legs before taking to the oceans; how dinosaurs evolved into birds; and how the first cats were small and lived in trees. Featuring a stunning mix of annotated illustrations, illustrated scenes, and family trees, evolution is explained here in a captivating and novel style that will make children look at animals in a whole new way.

This seminal book covers every important dinosaur find. A comprehensive introduction explains the evolution of the dinosaurs, their adaptation, specialization, habitats and locations. The main section is an encyclopedia of 1000 dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. Entries give size and shape, muscle and bone structure, plus explanations of how the animal moved, hunted and defended itself. Each main entry has a highly detailed and technically accurate illustration, and a map showing the sites where fossils have been found. With its unique combination of the latest expert research and visual reconstruction, this is an essential reference for school and home study.

Discusses the dinosaurs that relied on leaves as their main source of food.

Discusses the dinosaurs that relied on fish as their main food source.

Discusses the dinosaurs that lived in Colorado and the traits they had in common with animals of today.

This series looks at dinosaurs and the different places they lived more than 65 million years ago, using beautifully illustrated pages to feature some of the biggest, fiercest, fastest, and brainiest dinosaurs that ever roamed the earth.

The life and times of dinosaurs, from their evolution to the present-day discovery of their fossils.

Learn about the dinosuars of western North America.

This is a description of how the Aletopelta and other dinosaurs from the West Coast of North America survived, and what they have in common with today's animals.

Colorful look at some of the biggest dinosaurs.

Learn about some of the very first dinosaurs.

Facts about some of the fiercest dinosaurs--how they lived, how they got their food and how they managed to survive.

This series by renowned dinosaurs author Dougal Dixon looks at dinosaurs and the different places they lived more than 65 million years ago. The series features some of the biggest, fiercest, fastest, and brainiest dinosaurs ever to roam the earth.

Profiles dinosaurs who were capable of fast movement.

Describes twelve animals of the Quaternary period, including Mammuthus, Thylacolea, and Dinornis, with information on where they lived, when they lived, their length, special features, food, and enemies.

Born on the Arctic tundra, a polar bear is drawn into an Alaskan town by hunger and the smell of food. Will she ever return to the snowy plains where she lives?

Profiles dinosaurs who lived in cold regions of the planet.

This volume briefly describes the types of dinosaurs that lived in mountain environments.

Profiles dinosaurs who lived along shorelines.

e.guides Dinosaur presents the landmark discoveries of the last 200 years, goes on location with today''s great fossil hunters, investigating and analyzing their finds, and follows the reconstruction processes behind the creation of life-size museum models. Dramatic illustrations bring to life the best-known finds by combining the latest scholarship and the latest, dazzling Photoshop and CGI techniques. This brand new reference series reflects and enhances how today's young researchers gather, assess, and present information. Part of DK and Google's exciting family reference partnership, e.guides look at core topics from many angles, including facts, data boxes, charts, and more. The book that's online - with a dedicated web site and all the latest links.