Amphibians: Of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia [Paperback]

Charlotte Corkran (Author), Chris Thoms (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1996

This innovative field guide includes descriptions and photos of all life stages, range maps for all species and illustrated keys that help identify eggs, hatchlings, tadpoles or larvae, juveniles and adults.

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About the Author

CHRIS THOMS was a biologist employed with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Oregon until her passing in October, 2002, at the age of 59. Chris was a certified Professional Wetland Scientist, natural science illustrator and field naturalist. She worked with Charlotte Corkran on several projects through the Northwest Ecological Research Institute, designing field methods for identifying the early development stages of amphibians. Naturalist, author and photographer CHARLOTTE CORKRAN works as an independent wildlife consultant based in Portland, Oregon. She has done extensive research on amphibian populations in the Pacific Northwest. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing (August 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1551050730
• ISBN-13: 978-1551050737
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #982,964 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amphibians of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia, April 7, 2004

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Lori G. Williams (Excelsior Springs, Missouri United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Amphibians: Of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia (Paperback)

No scaley 'ol reptiles here! Just everything and more that you frog and salamander hobbyists want to know. Great quality color photos throughout, and book is organized so it is easily referred to again and again. I was especially impressed with the identification keys, photos and illustrations of egg, tadpole and juvenile (as well as adult) forms of most species.
Much of the information is applicable to the rest of the United States. This book just knocked my socks off--and I collect books on amphibians!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great identification aid, December 28, 2009

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Jennifer R. Kinder (Beaverton, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Amphibians of Oregon, Washington And British Columbia: A Field Identification Guide (Lone Pine Field Guides) (Paperback)

A great guide to NW amphibians. I've used it in the field- it's easy to read and there is some really helpful info included that you wouldn't find in the Peterson Field Guide.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great ID Guide, September 17, 2007

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Hikey (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Amphibians of Oregon, Washington And British Columbia: A Field Identification Guide (Lone Pine Field Guides) (Paperback)

I really love Lone Pine field guides. Each book has its own style, but every Lone Pine guide I've read, including this one, has more than just identification tools - they actually teach you about the species they describe. That being said, the keys included in this book are very helpful - no matter how great the pictures, salamanders still confuse me. However, the key included makes it easy to identify a salamander (assuming you get more than a fleeting glance) or frog. Another hit for Lone Pine.