Most Popular Books by Dougal Dixon

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

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

Profiles dinosaurs who lived along shorelines.

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

Describes how the Chungkingosaurs and other plated dinosaurs used their plates, whether small as a dime or as large as the lid of a trash can, to help them survive.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Describes twelve animals of the Triassic period, including Megatherium, Smilodon, and Australopithecus, with information on where they lived, when they lived, their length, special features, food, and enemies.

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.

"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."--Amazon.