Most Popular 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.

This series by renowned dinosaurs author Dougal Dixon looks at dinosaurs and the different places they lived more than 65 million years ago. The series features some of the biggest, fiercest, fastest, and brainiest dinosaurs ever to roam the earth.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Discusses how dinosaurs lived on the East Coast and how the animals living there today have things in common with them.

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.

Learn about the dinosaurs of the North and how animals still use the same survival skills they did.

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

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.

Introduces fierce, meat-eating dinosaurs, including the Allosaurus and Tyrannosaurus, discussing their physical characteristics and the traits they have in common with animals of today.

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

"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.

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

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

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.

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.

Learn about the dinosuars of western North America.

Discusses how dinosaurs lived in Central and South America and how the animals living there today have things in common with them.

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 twelve animals of the Triassic period, including Megatherium, Smilodon, and Australopithecus, with information on where they lived, when they lived, their length, special features, food, and enemies.

Describes the dinosaurs that once lived in Europe, giving the physical characteristics of each type and explaining how they displayed similar behaviors to many animals of today.

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

Profiles dinosaurs who lived along shorelines.

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

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