The Amphibians and Reptiles of Arkansas (p)

The Amphibians and Reptiles of Arkansas (p)

Author:

Publisher: University of Arkansas Press

Published:

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 9781610754132

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The product of fifteen years of work by top herpetologists, this book is a comprehensive examination of the amphibians and reptiles of Arkansas, featuring over 136 species and subspecies. With over five hundred four-color photos, line drawings, and over one hundred maps, this user-friendly book will become the definitive text on the subject.


The Amphibians and Reptiles of Arkansas

The Amphibians and Reptiles of Arkansas

Author: Stanley E. Trauth

Publisher: University of Arkansas Press

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 9781557287373

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The product of fifteen years of work by top herpetologists, this book is a comprehensive examination of the amphibians and reptiles of Arkansas, featuring over 136 species and subspecies. With over five hundred four-color photos, line drawings, and over one hundred maps, this user-friendly book will become the definitive text on the subject.


A Key to Amphibians and Reptiles of the Continental United States and Canada

A Key to Amphibians and Reptiles of the Continental United States and Canada

Author: Robert Powell

Publisher: Lawrence, Kansas : University Press of Kansas

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13:

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A dichotomous key (that is, one that gives the user only two choices at each level of morphological scrutiny), it is designed for use in college-level herpetology or vertebrate biology courses. It will be especially useful as an effective tool for teaching the principles of taxonomy and for introducing students to the systematics of amphibians and reptiles.


Everything You Need to Know About Frogs and Other Slippery Creatures

Everything You Need to Know About Frogs and Other Slippery Creatures

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-07-18

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 0744040507

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Discover the amazing world of our cold-blooded friends in this book all about frogs and amphibians for kids. Embark on a fun, fact-filled dive into the world of frogs and amphibians with Everything You Need to Know About Frogs. Children will love to learn all the basics of reptile and amphibian anatomy in this beautiful and informative book on frogs. Packed with vibrant pictures and lots of fascinating facts, kids can enjoy learning all about a frog’s habitat and behavior. Discover how these amphibians survive in lakes and rivers, forests and deserts, and how these clever creatures have adapted to live in seemingly inhospitable habitats. Alongside, in between, and on top of all that, this riveting frog book also provides ideas for things to make, games to play, quizzes, and amazing facts to share with friends! Inside the pages of this frog book for children, you’ll find: A whole host of amphibians and reptiles including toads, snakes, lizards, salamanders, turtles, newts, tortoises and crocodiles. Close-ups, quizzes, and games with an exciting take on the amazing world of our cold-blooded friends. A look at these creatures from all angles – information on habitat and breeding habits, as well as oddities such as how to survive a crocodile’s attack, how a frog’s legs influenced Frankenstein, or how to play snakes and ladders. Children aged 7+ can learn all about frogs and amphibians from the very first page of this book, which combines little-known information with engaging text and an exciting design. Each page contains everything kids need to know, and everything they WANT to find out about frogs!. Complete the series This delightful frog book is part of the Everything You Need to Know series of educational books for children and also includes Everything You Need to Know About Snakes and Everything You Need to Know About Dinosaurs!


Frogs and Toads in Your Pocket

Frogs and Toads in Your Pocket

Author: Terry VanDeWalle

Publisher: University of Iowa Press

Published: 2011-11-01

Total Pages: 16

ISBN-13: 1609380606

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Frogs and toads have become canaries in the coal mine when it comes to conservation, as the discovery of malformed frogs has brought increased attention to global habitat loss, declining biodiversity, and environmental pollution. Midwestern species of frogs and toads—already declining due to habitat loss from agriculture—have been greatly affected by this worldwide phenomenon. VanDeWalle includes a complete description of each species along with distinguishing characteristics for three subspecies, information about range and habitat preferences, diet, types of calls, and breeding season.


Salamander, Frog, and Polliwog

Salamander, Frog, and Polliwog

Author: Brian P. Cleary

Publisher: Millbrook Press ™

Published: 2017-08-01

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 154150500X

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What is an amphibian? Frogs, toads, and salamanders and are all amphibians!


Trees of Missouri Field Guide

Trees of Missouri Field Guide

Author: Stan Tekiela

Publisher: Adventure Publications

Published: 2022-04-19

Total Pages: 870

ISBN-13: 1647552702

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Learn to identify Missouri trees with this handy field guide, organized by leaf type and attachment. With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative, and productive. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don’t grow in Missouri. Learn about 119 species found in the state, organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree’s leaves, then go to the correct section to learn what it is. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. Book Features 119 species: Every native tree plus common non-natives Easy to use: Thumb tabs show leaf type and attachment Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images This new edition includes updated photographs; expanded information; a Quick Compare section for leaves, needles, and silhouettes; and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Trees of Missouri Field Guide for your next outing—to help ensure that you positively identify the trees that you see.


Amphibian Declines

Amphibian Declines

Author: Michael J. Lannoo

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2005-06-15

Total Pages: 1124

ISBN-13: 9780520235922

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Documents in comprehensive detail a major environmental crisis: rapidly declining amphibian populations and the disturbing developmental problems that are increasingly prevalent within many amphibian species.