Describing 102 species of salamanders occurring in the southeastern United States, ecologists Joe Mitchell and Whit Gibbons provide us with the most comprehensive and authoritative, yet accessible an
You’re two inches away from a poison dart frog. You’re lying on the rain forest floor as she hops toward you, utterly fearless. This deadly terribilis frog has nothing to fear; your fear is that any a
A series that encourages children to explore the natural world for themselves by observing nature's activities and to take part in activities of their own that promote a sense of responsibility toward
The creators of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor Award-winning A Mother's Journey present an up-close tour of the miniature world of the hip-pocket frog, focusing on the efforts of the thumbnail-sized
This practical manual of amphibian ecology and conservation brings together a distinguished, international group of amphibian researchers to provide a state-of-the-art review of the many new and excit
Following in the format and style of Complete Guide to Snakes of SA and Guide to Reptiles of SA, this guide offers the most authoritative and comprehensive treatment of frogs of the region ever produc
"What makes an amphibian an amphibian? How is a frog different from a toad? What is a mudpuppy? Classifying Living Things investigates how and why we group animals. Each book focuses on a particular c
Coqui frogs are the unofficial symbol of Puerto Rico. Readers will learn about their habitat and diet. Students will also learn about some other Latin American frogs, such as the poison dart frog and
"A comprehensive guide to all 31 families of frogs. Spectacular full-color photographs... This book can be enjoyed by readers of all ages." -- Science NewsFrogs and toads are one of nature's great an
For over 350 million years, thousands of species of amphibians have lived on earth, but since the 1990s they have been disappearing at an alarming rate, in many cases quite suddenly and mysteriously.
