Encyclopedia Of Dinosaurs by Dougal Dixon

Encyclopedia Of Dinosaurs by Dougal Dixon

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DINOSAURS

An expert illustrated guide to 355 best-known dinosaurs of the world, shown in more than 900 amazing scientific illustrations

Dougal Dixon

Here is the ultimate reference guide to 355 dinosaurs from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, written by an acknowledged expert in the field.

A detailed introduction explains the Age of Dinosaurs and their classification and development.

Fascinating anatomical drawings demonstrate their skeletal make up, and the habitats in which they lived. The main section of the book is an encyclopedia of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures, arranged according to type.

Each entry contains a description of the creature's key identifying features, evolutionary adaptations and details of the fossil evidence. Accompanying the text are technically accurate artworks that show how each looked according to the latest scientific understanding.

About the Author

Dougal Dixon has a Master of Science degree from the University of St Andrews. He began his career as a geological consultant, nurturing a special interest in fossils and evolution. He is now a full-time writer specializing in earth sciences, with a special interest in dinosaurs.

Dougal Dixon attended the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where he studied geology and paleogeography. He is an award-winning author who specializes in earth sciences and evolution and has written numerous children's books and encyclopedias. He's developed a reputation for presenting things in a unique way. His most prominent writings in this regard are After Man: A Zoology of the Future, in which he explained the workings of evolution by speculating on the types of animals that may emerge in the future, and The New Dinosaurs, in which he discussed the zoogeography of the planet by speculating on what life might be like today if dinosaurs had not gone extinct.

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ISBN 13	9781782143604
ISBN 10	1782143602
Title	Encyclopedia Of Dinosaurs
Author	Dougal Dixon
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Anness Publishing
Year published	2020-12-20
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.