Dougal Dixon Livres

This seminal book covers every important dinosaur find. A comprehensive introduction explains the evolution of the dinosaurs, their adaptation, specialization, habitats and locations. The main section is an encyclopedia of 1000 dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures. Entries give size and shape, muscle and bone structure, plus explanations of how the animal moved, hunted and defended itself. Each main entry has a highly detailed and technically accurate illustration, and a map showing the sites where fossils have been found. With its unique combination of the latest expert research and visual reconstruction, this is an essential reference for school and home study.

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.

A must have book for dino fans - all the latest information at your fingertips!e.explore: Dinosaur is a unique combination of a book and an exclusive website, created with Google'¢, the world's most popular search engine.Use the book to read all about dinosaurs, then go online to the special website to discover even more. Go on location with fossil hunters, analyse their finds in the laboratory, and follow the reconstruction processes behind the creation of life-size museum models, virtual reality reconstructions, and Hollywood animatronics.All the internet links have been specifically selected, giving you all the latest exciting information on dinosaurs. Linked to the National Curriculum, this book is perfect for projects, or just for fun - homework need never be boring again.To find out more about how e.explore: Dinosaur works, go to www.dinosaur.dke-explore.com and take a sneak preview.

When the Whales Walked is an exquisitely illustrated exploration of the most incredible events in evolution, through 13 case studies. Discover a world where whales once walked, crocodiles were warm-blooded, and rhinos ruled the Earth!

The ultimate reference to 355 dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, including more than 900 watercolors, maps, timelines and photographs.

The book explores the fascinating timeline of Earth's history, beginning with the origins of life and progressing through the Age of the Dinosaurs. It delves into the emergence of mammals and the dramatic changes brought about by the Ice Age, providing insights into the evolution and adaptation of life on the planet across various epochs.

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

e.explore: Dinosaur presents the landmark discoveries of the last 200 years, goes on location with today's great fossil hunters, investigates the many different kinds of evidence they seek, analyses their finds in the laboratory, and follows the reconstruction processes behind the creation of life-size museum models, virtual reality reconstructions, and Hollywood animatronics. Dramatic illustrations bring to life the best-known finds by combining the latest scholarship and the latest, dazzling Photoshop and CGI techniques. e.explore is a unique combination of book and website, created with Google, the world's most popular search engine. The book gives you all the basics that are difficult to find online, and the website directs you to a whole wealth of specially selected and authenticated sites to allow the user to explore further.