Best Selling 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Frozen Alaska and northern Canada were once fertile plains. There, plant- and meat-eating dinosaurs lived. Some of today''s animals use the same survival skills.

Profiles dinosaurs who lived along shorelines.

Learn about the dinosuars of western North America.

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

The hot, dry South was once covered in deserts, forests, and then rivers. Find out how dinosaurs lived there. See how they compare to today''s southern animals.

Toward the end of the Age of Dinosaurs, some of the meat-eating dinosaurs became birdlike. They were covered in feathers. Learn how these dinosaurs lived and compare them to modern-day animals.

Learn about some of the very first dinosaurs.

Profiles dinosaurs who were capable of fast movement.

Discusses how dinosaurs lived in Africa 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.

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

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

Colorful look at some of the biggest dinosaurs.

Predators, prey, and scavengers lived millions of years ago in an area that is now Garden Park, Colorado. Find out how they survived in a land with conditions that were far different from those found there today.

"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.

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.

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.

Some of the world''s dinosaurs used their large size, powerful jaws, and ferocious attacks to terrorize or fend off other creatures. Find out how these big, fierce dinosaurs ruled their prehistoric world.

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

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.

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

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