A capitivating and beautifully photographed Scientists in the Field title about a man trying to discover the effects pesticides have on frogs and, in turn, on us.When Tyrone Hayes was growing up in So
For nearly 100 million years, amphibians and their ancestors dominated the terrestrial and shallow water environments of the earth. Archaic animals with an amphibious way of life gave rise not only to
Veteran herpetologist and herpetoculturalist R. D. and biologist and historian Patricia continue their series of regional guides to reptiles and amphibians by looking east of the Mississippi and north
A beautiful and comprehensive photographic guide that features all of the frogs of North America and includes an expert audio recording of their calls. From the olive-and-black Pig Frog, which gets
WHAT WAS THAT? That’s the roaring burp of a bullfrog! SEE THAT? That’s the slick, shiny skin of colorful little rainforest frogs! Alive with froggy facts, this book has the coolest photos to bring kid
Some rain forest frogs have colors that hide them from enemies. Other frogs stand out with their bright shades and patterns. A few frogs are almost see-through! Leap inside Frogs to learn more about
Some rain forest frogs have colors that hide them from enemies. Other frogs stand with their shades and patterns. A few frogs are almost see-through! Leap inside Frogs/Ranas to learn more about these
Presents an introduction to frogs, discussing their physical characteristics, different types, eating habits, life cycle, and future threats to their existence.
Nature photographer Marent brings readers up close and face-to-face with the abundant variety of Earth's frog species (and some relatives) in stunning color plates. The photographs are arranged themat
Dorcas and Gibbons enumerate the distinguishing characteristics of frogs and toads, including how they are different from other amphibians and the differences between a frog and a toad. Also discusse
You’re two inches away from a poison dart frog. You’re lying on the rainforest floor as she hops toward you, utterly fearless. This deadly terribilis frog has nothing to fear; your fear is that any ac
What spider is the most poisonous in the world? Find out in this unprecedented exploration of the incredible creatures in the world around us. Each title focuses on weird and wonderful examples of cre
For the first- to third-grade set, frogs are an endless source of fascination, especially when looked at VERY close up. See tiny poison dart frogs and mammoth bullfrogs, as Nic Bishop's amazing image
Synthesizing seventy years of research on amphibian biology, herpetologist Kentwood D. Wells addresses all major areas of inquiry, including phylogeny, classification, and morphology; aspects of phys
A compact visual reference to the habitat, distribution and conservation status of 300 of the world's frogs that combines color photographs, expert text and detailed species profiles -- a straightfor
