Dougal Dixon

Explore the world beneath your feet to discover how rocks and minerals have shaped our planet. Find out how fossils can tell us what kinds of plants and animals lived on earth millions of years ago.

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

This book charts a history from the origins of life and the Age of the Dinosaurs, to the rise of the mammals and the Ice Age.

From paramammals to dimetrodon, this book reveals amazing facts about the creatures that existed before the very first dinosaurs arrived. With amazing images and jaw-dropping facts, learn all about the prehistoric creatures that roamed before the Triassic period.

When did the Cretaceous period begin? What was the deadliest predator in prehistoric oceans? Which dinosaur had armored eyelids? From the fast and fierce Velociraptor to the terrifying Tyrannosaurus, find out about dinosaurs and other amazing reptiles who ruled the planet during the Cretaceous period.

Brief text and illustrations introduce the characteristics and natural environment of thirteen early dinosaurs such as Saltopus and Dimetrodon. Includes a glossary of terms and miscellaneous facts about dinosaurs.