Synopses & Reviews
Reptiles & Amphibians, An Introduction to Familiar North American Species, is a must-have reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or exploring in your neighborhood, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map identifying prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. (31/2 X 81/4 folded, opens to 22 X 81/4, color illustrations, map)
Synopsis
Reptiles & Amphibians is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to have a copy of this richly illustrated folding guide. Printed on durable laminate material, this richly illustrated guide helps to identify the most commonly seen reptiles and amphibians in North America.
Synopsis
From tiny tree frogs and salamanders, to massive alligators and crocodiles, North America is home to over 900 reptiles and 300 amphibian species. A perfect take-along guide for budding and experienced nature enthusiasts, the color illustrations and brief descriptions help users learn the key distinguishing features to identify more commonly found frogs, toads, lizards, snakes, alligator and turtles. This guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike. Made in the USA. www.waterfordpress.com
Synopsis
Reptiles & Amphibians is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you’re on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you’ll want to have a copy of this richly illustrated folding guide. Printed on durable laminate material, this richly illustrated guide helps to identify the most commonly seen reptiles and amphibians in North America.
Synopsis
This beautifully illustrated guide helps nature enthusiasts identify more than 140 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, fishes, and seashore life found in North America and provides a map featuring prominent, state-wide wildlife sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is the perfect companion on nature hikes or exploring in the backyard.
Synopsis
The study of amphibians and reptiles is called herpetology, from a Greek word meaning "creeping thing". Reptiles and Amphibians is ?the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the nature enthusiast or emerging herpetologist. Created and printed in the USA, this beautifully illustrated guide was updated in 2012 with a new cover design and updated species selection, highlighting over 140 familiar reptiles and amphibians. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Synopsis
From tiny tree frogs and salamanders, to massive alligators and crocodiles, North America is home to over 900 reptiles and 300 amphibian species. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 130 familiar and unique species of salamanders, frogs, toads, lizards, snakes, turtles and crocodilians. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike. Made in the USA.
About the Author
Zoologist James Kavanagh has researched and written more than 450 publications pertaining to wildlife observation and outdoor recreation. His unique talent is in taking complex information and synthesizing the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices, and to present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.