New Releases by Dougal Dixon

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 the various types of dinosaurs that lived on the plains, how they survived millions of years ago, and how they compare with today''s grassland animals.

Discusses the various dinosaurs that lived in the forests, how they survived millions of years ago, and what they have in common with today''s animals.

Profiles dinosaurs who lived in cold regions of the planet.

e.guides Dinosaur presents the landmark discoveries of the last 200 years, goes on location with today''''s great fossil hunters, investigating and analyzing their finds, and follows the reconstruction processes behind the creation of life-size museum models. Dramatic illustrations bring to life the best-known finds by combining the latest scholarship and the latest, dazzling Photoshop and CGI techniques. This brand new reference series reflects and enhances how today''s young researchers gather, assess, and present information. Part of DK and Google''s exciting family reference partnership, e.guides look at core topics from many angles, including facts, data boxes, charts, and more. The book that''s online - with a dedicated web site and all the latest links.

A dormant volcano is about to explode, threatening to devastate a nearby city. Follow a young journalist as he joins a team of experts that is tracking the chain of events surrounding the volcanic eruption. Will the team survive the explosion? 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.

Who but History Hunters would think to look up to find buried bones? Learn how the tremendous forces of Earth, time, and the elements create and preserve fossils and how modern technology aids in the search for the details. Join the adventure as a forgotten jawbone in a museum storeroom leads to a Dinosaur Dig and the discovery of what could be a new species of dinosaur! Book jacket.

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

Presents information on flying reptiles and birds that ruled the prehistoric skies and, when turned over, information about the creatures found in prehistoric seas.

Presents 1001 facts about dinosaurs.

Describes a wide variety of interesting or unusual dinosaurs.

A detailed look at the plant-eating dinosaurs, from the tiny creatures that scuttled about underfoot to the largest animals that ever walked the Earth. 10-15 yrs.

Dinosaur Find - Written by dinosaur expert Dougal Dixon, this series presents a diverse selection of dinosaurs, based on their behavior, continent, ecosystem, and region. Life-like illustrations and size comparisons provide readers with an up-close look at these extinct creatures.

This title is a practical field guide to reading the landscape around you and discovering the minerals that comprise it. It includes chapters on minerals, mapping, earth movements, geological sites around the world and much more.

Descriptions of the strangest and the most famous dinosaurs, including new discoveries.

Explore the world beneath your feet to discover how rocks and minerals have shaped our planet. Find out how fossils can tell us what kinds of plants and animals lived on earth millions of years ago.

Illustrated By Julian Baker, Madeline David, Josephine Martin, and Rodger Stewart.

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.

Gives simple and direct answers to questions about the dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. Looks at when life began and what early animals looked like. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

Step inside the fascinating world of the dinosaurs and find out the answers to all the questions you ever wanted to ask. Full-color illustrations depict dinosaurs in their natural habitat, while more than 30 lively questions and answers describe the dinosaurs and ancient life.

Identification guide

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.

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.

Here is a natural history of times past, featuring real creatures that lived, breathed, reproduced, then died forever. A visual who''s who of prehistoric life.

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

SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS