Most Popular Books by Dougal Dixon

What was the biggest dinosaur? When were dinosaurs alive? Which dinosaur had a spiky back? Dinosaurs answers all these questions and many more. Simple, easy-to-understand text combines with vivid CG illustrations in this brilliant introduction to the world of dinosaurs. Perfect for reluctant readers, this addition to the My Little Book of . . . series holds children''s interest and encourages them to find out all about the biggest creatures that ever walked the earth.

A brutal hurricane season has just begun in the Caribbean. Follow a young journalist as he joins meteorologists preparing for the storm by plotting the path of anticipated destruction. Will they and the town get blown away in the storm? The exciting and innovativeExpedition Earthseries leads readers on up-close and personal adventures to natural disasters. Young readers experience the action first-hand through diary entries. Real-life case studies and scientific information are presented through captions, reports, maps, and fact boxes. The unique journal format brings together fact and fiction to create an explosive story that readers won''t soon forget. Following a young journalist on search and rescue missions around the world, the reader will investigate the natural processes behind major phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanoes, and see first hand the devastating consequences for people living in the disaster areas. At every stage of the expedition the reader sees what the experts are seeing and learns what they are learning, using scientific methods. A fictional story unwraps through diary entries, while real-life case studies and scientific information are presented through captions, reports, maps, and fact boxes. An index and glossary are included. This series supplements school curriculum in science and social studies.

An introduction to the evolution of dinosaurs, fossilization and paleantology, and an incredible encyclopedia of creatures with detailed descriptions and illustrations.

Relates, in graphic format, the story of the discovery of the first Tyrannosaurus Rex remains by Barnum Brown in 1902 and how that discovery shook up the scientific world.

This fact-packed encyclopedia contains everything you need to know about prehistoric life -- from Tyrannosaurus rex to terror birds, and Megalodons to mammoths. Fantastic, newly commissioned artworks will make you feel as if you''ve stepped into the prehistoric world. Perfect for kids aged 8 and up wanting the latest information on dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children''s Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child''s bookshelf.

Here is the ultimate book for dinosaur lovers--a complete identification guide featuring 600 dinosaurs, written by a leading expert and stunningly illustrated.

Traces the life of a one-year-old mountain gorilla who lives in a protected parkland in the Virunga volcano range.

Traces the life of Chang, a baby orangutan in the Borneo rain forest, who is captured by poachers and later rescued and returned to the forest.

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.

This book provides a comprehensive look at the world of the dinosaurs, looking at them from both an historical and scientific viewpoint. It takes you through the history of dinosaur hunting, tells you how fossils are formed, and even lets you visit a dig to find out how bones are discovered and excavated.

This is a comprehensive and fact-packed introduction to plant-eating dinosaurs. From tiny prosauropods to the spectactular big-horned giants of the Cretaceoud period, find out fascinating details about the lives of the herbivores and how they evolved.

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

En supposant l''absence du grand cataclysme de la fin du Crétacé (il y a 65 millions d''années), l''auteur propose un nouveau déroulement de l''évolution des espèces. Sa vision des dinosaures modernes, qui auraient évolué pour peupler notre monde actuel, est à la fois amusante et savante. L''illustration est superbe.

Examines how paleontologists discover, study, classify, reconstruct, and restore the fossil remains of many kinds of dinosaurs.

Discusses the mountains of each continent, how they are formed, and the kinds of animals, plants, and people that live in high, harsh environments.

Find out which dinosaur has the longest name; which English town has the Iguanodon on its coat-of-arms; how dinosaur names are decided; what happened when a dinosaur broke a tooth and much, much more in this book!