Dixon, Dougal

Overview

Works:	488 works in 1,233 publications in 9 languages and 60,141 library holdings
Genres:	Juvenile works Miscellanea Encyclopedias Guidebooks Pictorial works Atlases Forecasts Dictionaries
Roles:	Author, Creator, Editor, Other, Illustrator
Classifications:	QE862.D5, 567.9

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works by Dougal Dixon

Dougal Dixon's dinosaurs by Dougal Dixon( Book )

9 editions published between 1993 and 2007 in English and Japanese and held by 1,630 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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

The Macmillan illustrated encyclopedia of dinosaurs and prehistoric animals : a visual who's who of prehistoric life by Douglas Dixon( Book )

8 editions published between 1988 and 1992 in English and held by 1,383 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes over 600 species which are arranged in evolutionary sequence and includes full-color paintings

After man : a zoology of the future by Dougal Dixon( Book )

17 editions published between 1981 and 2003 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,294 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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

The Jurassic dinosaurs by Jane Burton( Book )

8 editions published between 1987 and 1990 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,151 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Brief text and illustrations introduce the characteristics and natural environment of eleven dinosaurs of the Jurassic period including Diplodocus, Stegosaurus, and Cryptocleidus. Also contains a glossary and miscellaneous facts about dinosaurs

The first dinosaurs by Jane Burton( Book )

9 editions published between 1987 and 1990 in English and held by 1,114 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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

Dinosaur by Dougal Dixon( Book )

39 editions published between 1993 and 2014 in 7 languages and held by 1,076 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Online links take you on location with fossil hunters, scientists, and the people who bring dinosaurs to life

The practical geologist by Dougal Dixon( Book )

13 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 1,062 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

From exploring the basic principles of geology to starting a rock and mineral collection, The Practical Geologist is the perfect introduction to the world of earth science. Beginning with a history of the earth's formation and development, this book explores the substances that compose the planet, movements within the earth, the surface effects of weather and water, and underground landscapes. It shows you how to search for, identify, and extract samples of various rocks and minerals, and for each rock and mineral type there is a brief mineralogy and explanation of its locations. There are also sections on mapping, preparing, and curating specimens, and geological sites on the six continents. Packed with more than 200 full-color illustrations, this comprehensive guide is the essential practical companion for natural science enthusiasts everywhere. Via words and pictures, this book explores the Earth's formation and development, the substances that compose the planet, movements within the Earth, and much more. 200 four-color photos; line drawings throughout. Index

The last dinosaurs by Jane Burton( Book )

8 editions published between 1987 and 1990 in English and held by 1,061 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Text and photographic illustrations describe the characteristics and habits of several dinosaurs and other prehistoric reptiles that roamed the earth during the Cretaceous Period

Hunting the dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals by Jane Burton( Book )

16 editions published between 1984 and 1990 in English and held by 1,047 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Examines how paleontologists discover, study, classify, reconstruct, and restore the fossil remains of many kinds of dinosaurs

Dinosaurs by Dougal Dixon( Book )

25 editions published between 1990 and 2016 in English and held by 1,027 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes various kinds of dinosaurs, including Parasaurolophus, Allosaurus, and Ornitholestes, and discusses how dinosaurs hunted, their life cycle, and how paleontologists learn about them

Dinosaurs : the fossil hunters by Dougal Dixon( Book )

12 editions published between 1993 and 2008 in English and Chinese and held by 918 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

How the science of paleontology got its start and where it is going in the future

Dinosaur revealed by Dougal Dixon( Book )

6 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and French and held by 772 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of dinosaurs and environment in which they lived. Includes four two-page spreads with acetate overlays

The new dinosaurs : an alternative evolution by Dougal Dixon( Book )

18 editions published between 1988 and 1989 in 3 languages and held by 761 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Speculations on how dinosaurs would have evolved if they had not become extinct

Dougal Dixon's amazing dinosaurs : the fiercest, the tallest, the toughest, the smallest by Dougal Dixon( Book )

3 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 712 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Descriptions of the strangest and the most famous dinosaurs, including new discoveries

Amazing dinosaurs : [more feathers, more claws, big horns, wide jaws!] by Dougal Dixon( Book )

3 editions published between 2000 and 2007 in English and held by 642 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Illustrations, facts and the latest findings on eighty dinosaurs

Triceratops : and other forest dinosaurs by Dougal Dixon( Book )

2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 641 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discusses the various dinosaurs that lived in the forests, how they survived millions of years ago, and what they have in common with today's animals

Ankylosaurus : and other mountain dinosaurs by Dougal Dixon( Book )

3 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 613 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes various types of dinosaurs that lived in the mountains, how they survived millions of years ago, and what they have in common with today's mountain animals

Geology by Dougal Dixon( Book )

7 editions published between 1982 and 1983 in English and Undetermined and held by 611 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Examines the Earth's origins, the constant movements of its crust, and its rocks and minerals

Deltadromeus : and other shoreline dinosaurs by Dougal Dixon( Book )

3 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 604 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes various types of dinosaurs that lived near seashores, lakes, and riverbanks, how they survived millions of years ago, and what they have in common with seashore animals today

Stegosaurus : and other plains dinosaurs by Dougal Dixon( Book )

2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 575 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes the various types of dinosaurs that lived on the plains, how they survived millions of years ago, and how they compare with today's grassland animals