Books by Dougal Dixon

Dinosaurs

by Gail Gibbons, Dalmatian Press, Dougal Dixon, Kathleen Zoehfeld, John Cooper,John A. Cooper

There's nothing more fascinating than dinosaurs. In this Level 1 reader, youngsters learn all about the terrifying giants that once roamed the Earth—maybe even as close as their own backyard! They'll be wowed by new information and eye-popping illustrations from National Geographic, a trusted source of children's nonfiction content.

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Dinosaurs

by Gail Gibbons, Dalmatian Press, Dougal Dixon, Kathleen Zoehfeld, John Cooper,John A. Cooper

65 million years ago the last dinosaurs died out. In 1841 the term "dinosaur" was coined, and the great beasts’ hold on our imagination has never weakened. Here, with over 200 full-color hand-drawn illustrations, are all the impossible names and fantastic features of these amazing beasts that ruled the planet for 160 million years. Each dinosaur is brought to life with a fascinating look at its daily habits, diet, habitat, enemies, and much more. Dinasaurs explores the everyday lives of Prosauropods, Fabrosaurids, Stegoraurids, and Pterosaurs, among many others. The clearly written text appeals to older children and general adult readers alike, while the line drawings provide detail skeletal aspects, from skulls to feet to wrist bones. Enter the prehistoric world of dinosaurs with this beautifully hand-illustrated pocket guide to the most fascinating beasts ever to roam the earth.

Dinosaurs

by Gail Gibbons, Dalmatian Press, Dougal Dixon, Kathleen Zoehfeld, John Cooper,John A. Cooper

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Dinosaurs

by Gail Gibbons, Dalmatian Press, Dougal Dixon, Kathleen Zoehfeld, John Cooper,John A. Cooper

The perfect book for little hands on that most fascinating of creatures, dinosaurs.

Long ago, there was the Age of Dinosaurs. Tiny explorers can discover the many different types of dinosaurs that existed in the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretacious periods. This sturdy board book will hold up to hours and hours of use as toddlers pore over basic dinosaur facts.

According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator.” In her experienced hands, the perennially popular subject of dinosaurs gets a clear, simple, and visually appealing treatment for the very youngest readers and listeners.

Dinosaurs

by Gail Gibbons, Dalmatian Press, Dougal Dixon, Kathleen Zoehfeld, John Cooper,John A. Cooper

Book by Cooper, John

Everything You Need to Know About Dinosaurs

by Dougal Dixon

Everything You Need To Know about the Human Body by Patricia Macnair Understanding the human body is a core subject for early childhood education, but it is difficult to find a comprehensive reference that is both scientifically detailed and age appropriate for the youngest readers. Now the team behind "Everything You Need to Know about Science "brings children this fun and informative guide to all things bodily. Broken into ten easy-to-use thematic chapters covering a wide range of topics including parts of the body, food and digestion, the brain and the senses, the organs, movement, and growing and changing, and featuring over 2,000 full-color artworks, child-friendly writing, and supplementary materials like hands-on activities, vocabulary, stories, things to find, fascinating facts, and links for further exploration, this book's comprehensive content and accessible approach make it the perfect resource for home or the classroom.

The World of Dinosaurs: And Other Prehistoric Life

by Dougal Dixon

Presents some of the representative dinosaurs from each period of prehistory, from the Paleozoic era to the Ice Age, with a sidebar containing facts about each dinosaur such as where and when it lived, the food it ate, special features, and its main enemy.

Stegosaurus and Other Plains Dinosaurs (Dinosaur Find)

by Dougal Dixon

Describes the different dinosaurs that lived on the plains.

Deltadromeus and Other Shoreline Dinosaurs (Dinosaur Find)

by Dougal Dixon

Seashores, lakes, and riverbanks are all places that shoreline dinosaurs roamed and ruled. Learn what these creatures had in common with today's water-loving animals.

Plateosaurus: and Other Desert Dinosaurs (Dinosaur Find)

by Dougal Dixon

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Triceratops and Other Forest Dinosaurs (Dinosaur Find)

by Dougal Dixon

There are plenty of plants to eat in the forest, and plenty of places to hide. Discover forest dinosaurs and learn what they had in common with today's leaf-loving animals.

Ankylosaurus and Other Mountain Dinosaurs (Dinosaur Find)

by Dougal Dixon

Mountain dinosaurs could walk on rocky ledges or hide underneath them. Some of today's animals use the same survival skills. Learn more about prehistoric life in valleys and on hills.

Ultimate Guide to Dinosaurs (Dinosaur Find)

by Dougal Dixon

Lists the different species of dinosaurs in alphabetical order and describes how their physical characteristics and behavior can be seen in modern animals today.

Centrosaurus and Other Dinosaurs of Cold Places (Dinosaur Find)

by Dougal Dixon

When winter arrived, food was hard to find for dinosaurs living in cold places. Learn how these animals were similar to cold weather creatures today.

Dougal Dixon's Amazing Dinosaurs 2

by Dougal Dixon

Twelve more dinosuars join everyone's favorites--such as Triceratops, Brachiosaurus, and T. rex--in a feast of more than eighty fascinating dinosaurs. Agustinia was a giant, four-footed plant eater with strange plates and spikes running down its back. Achelousaurus would have looked a lot like its relative Triceratops, if Triceratops's horns had been snapped off. Feathered Guanlong looked as fierce as its cousin T. rex—but Guanlong was only ten feet long. These three plus nine other new discoveries are here, walking, hunting, feeding, running, and raising their young. This popular book has been fully updated to match the latest scientific findings. Changes to the text and art have been made throughout, taking young readers into the science behind the beasts. The journey back to the Age of Dinosaurs has never been so strange or fascinating as it is today.

Dougal Dixon's Dinosaurs

by Dougal Dixon

To keep up with the fast pace of dinosaur research, this popular volume has been fully updated with stunning new illustrations. Since the publication of the second edition nine years ago, at least 120 new finds have been made. The third edition features 38 dinosaurs, including T. rex and other favorites—plus 12 of the most exciting and important discoveries of the past decade, such as Guanlong, a 10-foot-long feathered meat eater from China; Falcarius, a fuzzy plant eater from Utah; and Agustinia, a plant eater with a series of strange plates and spikes running down its back. Throughout the book, new illustrations update the science of the previous edition. Young readers' perennial questions about how fossils were formed are answered through a groundbreaking illustration approach never before seen in a juvenile book. A strange and exciting journey back in time to the amazing Age of Dinosaurs.

Where's the Dinosaur?: A Rex-cellent, Roarsome Search Book

by Dougal Dixon, Helen Brown

Where’s the Dinosaur? is full of rex-cellent facts about the colossal prehistoric animals that populated the Earth millions of years ago, with dinosaurs and other creatures to search for and find in colourful search scenes. Roam a Jurassic forest to track a Diplodocus, dive deep into an ocean to hunt a Plesiosaurus and search high in the sky for a Pterodactylus. With over 130 colossal creatures to spot across 17 scenes and fun facts to discover throughout, this roarsome, clawsome search-and-find adventure is perfect for young dinosaur lovers. With bright, humorous cartoon illustrations from James Cottell and fascinating facts from dinosaur expert Dougal Dixon.

Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life (Spotlight Guides)

by Dougal Dixon

From the earliest plants and animals, through the age of the dinosaurs and beyond, this book uses stunning illustrations and expert descriptions to show readers what Earth was like before people ruled the world.

When the Whales Walked: And Other Incredible Evolutionary Journeys (Volume 1) (Incredible Evolution, 1)

by Dougal Dixon

A 2019 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students: K–12 (National Science Teachers Association and the Children's Book Council).

From the moment life crawled out of the oceans and onto land, to when our primate ancestors climbed down from the trees, the history of Planet Earth is filled with incredible stories. This beautifully illustrated guide explores some of the most exciting and incredible events in evolution, through 13 case studies.

Step back in time and discover a world where whales once walked, crocodiles were warm-blooded, and snakes had legs! Meet terrifying giant birds, and tiny elephants living on islands in this fascinating creature guide like no other. Learn how whales once walked on four legs before taking to the oceans; how dinosaurs evolved into birds; and how the first cats were small and lived in trees.

Featuring a stunning mix of annotated illustrations, illustrated scenes, and family trees, evolution is explained here in a captivating and novel style that will make children look at animals in a whole new way.

In Search Of Dinosaurs: Find the Fossils: Identify the Dinosaurs

by Dougal Dixon

Look out for dinosaur bones, footprints, and fossil feathers on your dinosaur dig site, before opening the gatefolds and uncovering the creatures to whom they once belonged, in 3 incredible, expansive panoramic scenes. Travel through Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous eras, hunting for fossils and then learning about each amazing prehistoric creature, before testing your knowledge with a fun dinosaur quiz. Grab your paleontologist’s tool kit and get stuck in with facts, stats, and colorful illustrations to amaze any young dinosaur enthusiast.

Children's Encyclopedia of Prehistoric Life

by Dougal Dixon

Young readers can embark on an incredible journey to the prehistoric world in this fascinating hardback guide, brought to life with full-color, photo-realistic artwork.

Written by award-winning author and dinosaur expert Dougal Dixon, this captivating encyclopedia charts a thrilling history from the origins of life and the Age of the Dinosaurs, to the rise of the mammals and the Ice Age. Packed with original illustrations and fascinating facts, this highly-visual guide reflects the very latest discoveries. See creatures such as T. rex in a new light, and marvel at other extraordinary animals - from the pterosaurs, the largest creatures ever to fly, to Paraceratherium, a rhino taller than a giraffe!

* Brings prehistoric creatures to life with stunning photo-realistic artwork
* Presents information in a friendly and engaging way
* Key facts are shown at a glance with diagrams, annotations, and profile boxes
* Dinosaur names shown beside phonetic pronunciation
* The clear glossary and index make this book accessible and easily navigable

As children read the profiles of their favorite prehistoric creatures, they will learn all about evolution, habitats, geography and zoology.

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.

How Big? Dinosaurs Amazing Life-Sized Dinosaurs and Other Creatures from Prehistory

by Dougal Dixon

Are you as tall as a T. rex? Or as big as a Brontosaurus? Or maybe you're as mini as a Micropachycephalosaurus!

Travel back in time and find out how huge--or small--the dinosaurs really were, with How Big? Dinosaurs. Packed with fun facts and vibrant illustrations by Patrick Corrigan, this book is a real treat for fans of ancient creatures.

Children can interact with life-sized artworks of prehistoric beasts (and their claws, plates, and teeth) to get a sense of how big (or small!) they really were. They'll see real-world comparisons to help them understand the size of different dinosaurs.

It's a great way to learn about weights and measures in an exciting and accessible way.

Perfect for readers aged 6-10.