Most Popular Books by Dougal Dixon

In 1981 St Martin''s Press published After Man, the first edition of palaeontologist Dougal Dixon''s vision of an ''alternative evolution'': one without mankind. To some, this was seen as sacrilege, but Dixon himself only ever saw the decision to obliterate his own species from his vision as a practical one.

Tells about some of the dinosaurs that lived on Earth during the Late Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, ranging from the Compsognathus, a little meat-eater that weighed only five pounds, to the 1,000-pound Kentrosaurus.

Discusses how dinosaurs lived on the East Coast and how the animals living there today have things in common with them.

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

Explores feathered dinosaurs, looking at how they survived millions of years ago and what they have in common with today''s animals.

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

"Some of the most interesting-looking dinosaurs arrived late in the dinosaur age. These dinosaurs used their armor and horns to survive. Find out what else they did to become the last ones standing"--P. [4] of cover.

Provides brief descriptions of eight types of dinosaurs that lived in what is now the midwestern part of North America, and speculates on what caused dinosaurs to become extinct.

Describes the dinosaurs that once lived in Europe, giving the physical characteristics of each type and explaining how they displayed similar behaviors to many animals of today.

Discusses the various dinosaurs that lived in the forests, how they survived millions of years ago, and what they have in common with today''s animals.

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.

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

Part of the ''Prehistoric World'' series, this title brings to life the most amazing animals from this period. It is packed with facts about each animal''s lifestyle and habitat and information about its physical characteristics and famous fossil finds.

Colorful look at some of the biggest dinosaurs.

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

Presents speculative evolutionary futures during periods 5 million, 100 million, and 200 million years after the demise of humans.

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

Part of the ''Prehistoric World'' series, this title brings to life the most amazing animals from this period. It is packed with facts about each animal''s lifestyle and habitat and information about its physical characteristics and famous fossil finds.

Presents an introduction to the Paleozoic era, providing a time line and details about the animals that lived during the time period.

Describes the various types of dinosaurs that lived on the plains, how they survived millions of years ago, and how they compare with today''s grassland animals.

Who but History Hunters would think to look up to find buried bones? Learn how the tremendous forces of Earth, time, and the elements create and preserve fossils and how modern technology aids in the search for the details. Join the adventure as a forgotten jawbone in a museum storeroom leads to a Dinosaur Dig and the discovery of what could be a new species of dinosaur! Book jacket.

Discusses how dinosaurs lived in Central and South America and how the animals living there today have things in common with them.

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

Learn about the dinosaurs of the North and how animals still use the same survival skills they did.

Describes over fifty prehistoric creatures, such as eoraptors, allosauruses, megalanias, and smilodons, and provides facts about where they lived, what they ate, their main enemies, and other related topics.

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

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.

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?

Presents information on flying reptiles and birds that ruled the prehistoric skies and, when turned over, information about the creatures found in prehistoric seas.

Profiles dinosaurs who were capable of fast movement.