New Releases by Dougal Dixon

The exciting world of fossils is presented in an easy-to-read, full-color book. Innovative projects and puzzles plus an informative text teach youngsters about this fascinating topic while entertaining.

Brief text and pictures introduce thirteen dinosaurs, providing information on appearance, habitat, and eating habits.

Text and photographic illustrations describe the characteristics and habits of several dinosaurs and other prehistoric reptiles that roamed the earth during the Cretaceous Period.

Describes, in text and in illustrations, the formation of the planet Earth ; its formation and its evolution to its present state.

Evolution run amok. Dixon''s imaginary animals show the imagination of Gary Larson, better drafting skills, but a very ponderous sense of humor. A lushly (color) illustrated unnatural history. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Explores what dinosaurs were like and how they lived based on evidence and clues found in fossils. Includes related questions, instructions for making dinosaur models, and other activities.

Explains how life evolved on earth and how scientists use fossils to learn about prehistoric animals.

Brief text and illustrations introduce the characteristics and natural environment of eleven dinosaurs of the Jurassic period including Diplodocus, Stegosaurus, and Cryptocleidus. Also contains a glossary and miscellaneous facts about dinosaurs.

Discusses the plants and animals of the tropical forests that are threatened by the spread of civilization.