Dixon, Dougal

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

Presents an illustrated discussion of various dinosaurs from the Garden Park area near Denver, Colorado, including the Stegosaurus, Allosaurus, and Brachiosaurus, covering their size, possible feeding habits and defenses, and size comparisons to modern animals, and includes a glossary.

This book presents dinosaur interaction scenarios, detailed fact files about dinosaurs, and information exploring all aspects of dinosaur research, from their extinction to the latest fossil discoveries.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the animals of the Paleozoic Era, when animals with bony parts and the first land animals developed. Includes an Animal Families glossary, prehistory timeline, and pronunciation guides"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes some of the animals of the Triassic Period, a time when reptiles were common and when the first dinosaurs, and the ancestors of the mammals, started to evolve. Includes an Animal Families glossary, prehistory timeline, and pronunciation guides"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the animals of the Tertiary Period, when huge open plains of grass formed, and mammals developed long legs to suit this new environment. Includes an Animal Families glossary, prehistory timeline, and pronunciation guides"--Provided by publisher.

Brief text and illustrations introduce the characteristics and natural environment of eleven dinosaurs of the Jurassic period including Diplodocus, Stegosaurus, and Cryptocleidus.

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