Dougal Dixon

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

"Describes the animals of the Quaternary Period, when an ice age took hold of Earth, and new animals evolved to survive the harsh weather. This period also marks when our human ancestors started to appear. Includes an Animal Families glossary, prehistory timeline, and pronunciation guides"--

"What exotic creatures does tomorrow hold? Dougal Dixon's classic work of speculative anthropology blends science and fantasy in a stunning zoology of the future"--

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...

Many dinosaurs once roamed the forests, shorelines, and rocky slopes of Australia. Discover how these creatures survived and what they had in common with today's animals.

From a tiny feathered creature to a giant hunter, many dinosaurs roamed the land that is now the continent of Asia. Discover how they lived and what they had in common with today's animals.

Africa is famous for its animal life, but the creatures roaming the region were quite different millions of years ago. Discover how African dinosaurs lived and what they had in common with today's animals.

In the dry sand dunes and dust, these desert dinosaurs ate insects, plants, and sometimes, each other. Find out how these animals survived, and what they had in common with today's creatures.

Millions of years ago, a variety of dinosaurs lived in what is now part of Asia. Giant plant-eaters and big and small predators lived together. Investigate what dinosaur life was like long ago.