Bøger af Dougal Dixon

An expanded edition of Dougal Dixon''s classic illustrated work of speculative biology, published to celebrate the book''s 40th anniversary. Features a new cover and more than 10 pages of never before seen sketches and production material. 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.

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.

Encyclopedia Of Dinosaurs by Dougal Dixon, 2020-12-20, Anness Publishing, eng

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Are you ready for the Ice Age? Travel back in time to the days of early man and identify a mysterious animal that our ancestors painted on a cave wall long before the dawn of recorded history!The Time Machine series challenges young readers to use their imagination and decision-making skills to write their own story. Options in the text allow readers to choose any path they like within the plot. Readers must draw on background information about the period to make the right choices. This makes the series a great educational device for youngsters to learn about history and all the different cultures, events, and periods that shaped it.Dougal Dixon has been a full-time writer and editor since 1980, and has more than forty books and encyclopedias (for adults as well as children) to his credit. Some of his better known works are Dougal Dixon's Dinosaurs, Hugo Award-nominated After Man: A Zoology of the Future, and The New Dinosaurs. He is widely recognized for his novel perspectives on the fundamental concepts of evolution.

Could T. rex''s jaws actually crush a car? What caused the extinction of Megalodon? Have palaeontologists in Argentina found the biggest dinosaur that ever lived? Drawing on the latest research and most recent discoveries worldwide, this fantastic new series uncovers and explores the lives of some of the biggest, fiercest and most incredible beasts to ever live on Earth.

Could T. rex''s jaws actually crush a car? What caused the extinction of Megalodon? Have palaeontologists in Argentina found the biggest dinosaur that ever lived? Drawing on the latest research and most recent discoveries worldwide, this fantastic new series uncovers and explores the lives of some of the biggest, fiercest and most incredible beasts to ever live on Earth.

Could T. rex''s jaws actually crush a car? What caused the extinction of Megalodon? Have palaeontologists in Argentina found the biggest dinosaur that ever lived? Drawing on the latest research and most recent discoveries worldwide, this fantastic new series uncovers and explores the lives of some of the biggest, fiercest and most incredible beasts to ever live on Earth.

Could T. rex''s jaws actually crush a car? What caused the extinction of Megalodon? Have palaeontologists in Argentina found the biggest dinosaur that ever lived? Drawing on the latest research and most recent discoveries worldwide, this fantastic new series uncovers and explores the lives of some of the biggest, fiercest and most incredible beasts to ever live on Earth.

The perfect start to a journey of exploration

From the earliest plants and animals, through the age of the dinosaurs and beyond, Investigate and Understand the Age of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life uses stunning illustrations and expert descriptions to show readers what Earth was like before people ruled the world.