Author: Jinny JohnsonPublisher:
ISBN: 9781845663292
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A comprehensive look at the world of reptiles and amphibians with more than 350 superb illustrations.
Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of California
Author: Robert C. StebbinsPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520949978
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 553
Book Description
". . . encourage[s] hope and resilience in times of devastating damage."—New York Review of Books This user-friendly guide is the only complete resource that identifies and describes all the amphibians and reptiles—salamanders, frogs and toads, lizards, snakes, and tortoises and turtles—that live in California. The species are described in richly detailed accounts that include range maps, lifelike color paintings by Robert C. Stebbins, clear drawings of various life stages including eggs, notes on natural history, and conservation status. Easy-to-use keys for every order help identify species, and informative chapters cover more general topics including evolution, habitat loss, and photography. Throughout, anecdotes and observations reveal new insights into the lives of California’s abundant but often hidden amphibians and reptiles.
Reptiles and Amphibians
Author: Sharon DalgleishPublisher:
ISBN: 9781590841969
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From fishy beginnings, reptiles and amphibians have evolved into many different kinds of animals. This title helps you learn about creatures that live on the land, those that live in the water, and some that live in both environments.
Amphibians and reptiles
Author: Trevor BeebeePublisher: Pelagic Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1907807489
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to the native and non-native species of amphibian and reptile found in the British Isles. It covers the biology, ecology, conservation and identification of the British herpetofauna, and provides keys to adults and young.
A Field Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Madagascar
Author: Frank GlawPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
Features over 700 species of Madagascar's amphibians and reptiles plus coverage of the island's flora, invertebrates, freshwater fishes, and birds. Individual species accounts provide the biology and description of all Malagasy amphibians and reptiles. Illustrated with over 1500 color photographs, range maps, illustrated ID keys, and extensive bibliography.
Amphibians and Reptiles
Author: Katharine HallPublisher: Arbordale Publishing
ISBN: 1628555513
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
What makes a frog an amphibian but a snake a reptile? Both classes may lay eggs, but they have different skin coverings and breathe in different ways. Pages of fun facts will help kids identify each animal in the class like a pro after reading the fourth book in Arbordale’s Compare and Contrast series. Similar to Polar Bears and Penguins, Clouds and Trees; Amphibians and Reptiles uses stunning photographs and simple non-fiction text to get kids thinking about the similarities and differences between these two animal classes.
Nature Guide: Snakes and Other Reptiles and Amphibians
Author: DKPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 146543559X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
From tiny frogs in the rainforests to giant tropical crocodiles and desert lizards and snakes, explore the entire range of these cold-blooded creatures in this compact guide, filled with stunning photography, a comprehensive catalog of reptiles and amphibians, and key data organized in easily accessible panels.
Author: Thomas C. BrennanAmphibians and Reptiles of the Carolinas and Virginia
Author: Bernard S. MartofPublisher:
ISBN: 9780807842522
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This illustrated guide to the frogs, snakes, turtles, salamanders, lizards, and other fascinating amphibians and reptiles of the Carolinas and Virginia features 196 exceptional natural-color photographs, descriptions, and distribution maps for each species. It will serve as an indispensable guide to zoologists, amateur naturalists, environmentalists, backpackers, campers, hikers, and everyone interested in the outdoors.
Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Japan
Author: Richard C. GorisPublisher:
ISBN: 9781575240855
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Guide to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Japan covers all the herpetologically significant islands of the Japanese archipelago. Written for both amateur and professional herpetologists, it lists and describes all known species, giving the currently accepted scientific name, Japanese name, meaning of Japanese name, description for identification, range, and ways of distinguishing similar species. All but 9 of the 147 species are illustrated with color photographs suitable for identification, and range maps for all species are included. The annotated bibliography includes the few treatises in English and the major books in Japanese containing understandable illustrations.
