Best Selling Books by Dougal Dixon

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.

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.

Providing fun illustrations and fascinating facts, Dinosaur Explorer provides the perfect introduction to prehistoric creatures. The clear and simple sentences encourage reading skills and ensure that even reluctant readers finish the whole book. Each page of the Let''s Find Out series is bursting with colourful photographs and exciting images that perfectly illustrate and reinforce the text. The Let''s Find Out series includes: Bugs and Slugs: 978-1-78171-545-1 Dinosaur Explorer: 978-1-78171-546-8 Tadpole to Frog: 978-1-78171-547-5 Camouflage: 978-1-78171-548-2

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

Brief text and illustrations introduce the characteristics and natural environment of thirteen early dinosaurs such as Saltopus and Dimetrodon. Includes a glossary of terms and miscellaneous facts about dinosaurs.

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

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

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

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!

Si les dinosaures réapparaissaient, comment cohabiterions-nous avec ces géants souvent sanguinaires ? Un livre avec des photos-montages et des illustrations en 3D pour découvrir les dinosaures.