Most Popular Books by Dougal Dixon

From exploring the basic principles of geology to starting a rock and mineral collection, The Practical Geologist is the perfect introduction to the world of earth science. Beginning with a history of the earth''s formation and development, this book explores the substances that compose the planet, movements within the earth, the surface effects of weather and water, and underground landscapes. It shows you how to search for, identify, and extract samples of various rocks and minerals, and for each rock and mineral type there is a brief mineralogy and explanation of its locations. There are also sections on mapping, preparing, and curating specimens, and geological sites on the six continents. Packed with more than 200 full-color illustrations, this comprehensive guide is the essential practical companion for natural science enthusiasts everywhere.

The complete story of the dinosaurs with a field guide, paleontological maps, and diagrams.

Full-color illustrations provide details on a number of prehistoric creatures from the Triassic period.--Sources other than Library of Congress.

When the Whales Walked is an exquisitely illustrated exploration of the most incredible events in evolution, through 13 case studies. Discover a world where whales once walked, crocodiles were warm-blooded, and rhinos ruled the Earth!

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.

Learn about the dinosuars of western North America.

Discover the world of dinosaurs who lived in North America.

Discusses the climate in the South when the dinosaurs lived there and how the animals today compare to them.

Illustrations, facts and the latest findings on eighty dinosaurs.

Dinosaurs! These dinosaurs lived in the desert. Find out how they survived millions of years ago and what they have in common with today''s animals.

Look out for dinosaur bones, footprints, and fossil feathers on your dinosaur dig site, before opening the gatefolds and uncovering the creatures to whom they once belonged, in 3 incredible, expansive panoramic scenes. Travel through Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous eras, hunting for fossils and then learning about each amazing prehistoric creature, before testing your knowledge with a fun dinosaur quiz. Grab your paleontologist’s tool kit and get stuck in with facts, stats, and colorful illustrations to amaze any young dinosaur enthusiast.

Explores the dinosaurs that lived in what is now the Dashanpu area in the Sichuan province of central China, looking at how they survived millions of years ago and what they have in common with today''s animals.

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

Illustrated By Julian Baker, Madeline David, Josephine Martin, and Rodger Stewart.

Learn about some of the very first dinosaurs.

Traces the day-to-day life of Leah, an African lioness, and her pride, who live on the grasslands of Africa.

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

Examines the physical characteristics, fossil remains, and behaviors of dinosaurs that lived on the Isle of Wight.

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

Profiles dinosaurs who lived in cold regions of the planet.

An introduction to eight dinosaurs that inhabited the continent of Australia.

Profiles dinosaurs who lived along shorelines.

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

Are you ready for the Ice Age? Travel back in time to the days of early man and identify a mysterious animal that our ancestors painted on a cave wall long before the dawn of recorded history! The Time Machine series challenges young readers to use their imagination and decision-making skills to write their own story. Options in the text allow readers to choose any path they like within the plot. Readers must draw on background information about the period to make the right choices. This makes the series a great educational device for youngsters to learn about history and all the different cultures, events, and periods that shaped it.

Introduces duck-billed, plant-eating dinosaurs, including the Olorotitan and Saurolophus, discussing their physical characteristics and the traits they have in common with animals of today.

Introduces fierce, meat-eating dinosaurs, including the Allosaurus and Tyrannosaurus, discussing their physical characteristics and the traits they have in common with animals of today.

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

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.

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

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.

An introduction to rocks and minerals.

Originally published: Great Britain: Ticktock Media, 2005.

Shows how the examination of dinosaur fossil remains by palaeontologists has provided us with a wealth of information about the characteristics and behaviour of these extinct creatures. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary.

This title is a practical field guide to reading the landscape around you and discovering the minerals that comprise it. It includes chapters on minerals, mapping, earth movements, geological sites around the world and much more.