A herpetologist describes the life of the endangered Pine Barrens treefrog as it struggles to survive polluted air and water, in a close-up study that features full-color illustrations and photographs
The Reptiles and Amphibians of Alabama is the only comprehensive book about the state's 182 species and subspecies of snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and salamanders. Generously illustrated, it conta
‘Children and adults of various ages, races, and physical abilities tour a public aquarium to look at many of the world’s marine creatures. The language is almost lyrical…[and] the story is alive with
The trout of North America range from the Pacific to the Atlantic, and from the Arctic Circle to the Tropic of Cancer. No other book pictures all of the popular varieties, much less the rare, exotic,
Encompassing habitats as diverse as alpine forests and subtropical swamps, the Mid-Atlantic region has a richly diverse fish fauna. Outside of the important sport and commercial species, however, few
How can fish live in water? Why don’t they drown? The answer to this fishy question and more can be found in this latest addition to the Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. The book clearly explai
Turtles are among the oldest living creatures in the world. They have been on earth for nearly 200 million years!In Look Out for Turtles! readers will discover why these creatures have survived so lon
Presents new and reinterprets old findings regarding the influence of morphology on ecological relationships, and the evolutionary impact of ecological factors on morphology in different life interval
It is now more than ten years since Bruce Brown began the Olympic Peninsula wanderings that led him to write this powerful account of how greed, indifference and environmental mismanagement have threa
An introduction to sea turtles traces their origins back to the dinosaur age and provides specific facts about eight varieties, from their physical characteristics and migration patterns to what is be
An introduction to the world of insects, caterpillars, and butterflies including identification information, educational activities, and fun facts.Invites young naturalists to spot wildlife. Safety ti
Engagingly written, with both learning and humor, Fish bridges the gap between purely pictorial books and scholarly texts, and provides a succinct summary of fish biology and conservation for students
The most thorough treatment of lizards of the United States and Canada, Handbook of Lizards has become a landmark among herpetologists and lizard specialists. Hobart M. Smith spent years compiling and
A text for an undergraduate course in fish biology for students in zoology, biology, or aquatic biosciences. Integrates physiology and behavior into an examination of how fish relate to external stimu
