Most Popular Books by Dougal Dixon

"Describes some of the animals of the Triassic Period, a time when reptiles were common and when the first dinosaurs, and the ancestors of the mammals, started to evolve. Includes an Animal Families glossary, prehistory timeline, and pronunciation guides"--

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.

Could T. rex's jaws actually crush a car? What caused the extinction of Megalodon? Have palaeontologists in Argentina found the biggest dinosaur that ever lived? Drawing on the latest research and most recent discoveries worldwide, this fantastic new series uncovers and explores the lives of some of the biggest, fiercest and most incredible beasts to ever live on Earth.

Detailing the work of archaeologists, this series allows readers to learn about history in a fun, interactive way by piecing together stories from the past using real-life archaeological and scientific methods. A wall chart of interesting facts is also included. This exciting adventure takes students on a transatlantic fossil dig. Joining a team of paleontologists, this educational resource discusses the techniques and equipment used during excavations and examines the Jurassic era. The combination of proven facts and a detailed story line will both inform and entertain young readers.

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

Explores the world of the animal kingdom, looking at the biology, behaviour and ecology of the large variety of animals that populate the Earth from the lowliest single celled protozoa to the mighty herds of mammals that roam the African plains.

An encyclopedia of science and technology, covering such areas as the Earth, the ocean, plants and animals, medicine, agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation.

Aan de hand van vele foto's, tekeningen en landkaarten in kleur wordt verteld over de betekenis van bergen voor mensen, dieren en planten. Vanaf ca. 10 jaar..

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