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De Dos Mundos/Of Two Worlds: Sapos, Ranas y Salamandras en la Peninsula de Yucatan, Mexico/Frogs, Toads And Salamanders Of The Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

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Expertly written by amphibian expert Carlos Galindo-Leal (the senior director of Conservation International's Center for Applied Biodiversity Science "State of the Hotspots Program") and deftly illustrated by biologist and environmental expert Roberto Arreola Alemon, De Dos Mundos/Of Two Worlds is a bilingual English/Spanish biological survey of the frogs, toads, and salamanders of the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. Color illustrations illuminate the habits, life cycles, distinguishing characteristics, and more, of these fascinating creatures, many of which are threatened by habitat loss and other predations. An involving and recommended guide for people of all ages curious to learn more about amphibians, De Dos Mundos/Of Two Worlds is a unique and welcome contribution to Biodiversity Studies reference collections in general and Amphibian Studies supplemental reading lists in particular.

Excellent book in every way. The biological aspect is superb. The three major types of amphibians are very well explained and superbly illustrated. Typical amphibian information is supported by in depth information, such as decibel levels of songs, in an easily understandable manner. Quotes from numerous types of publications and sayings from the Mayans to Kermit the Frog enhance the information and makes it easier to remember. Scientifically, this book is outstanding. A complicated subject is written in a manner that makes it easy to understand and pleasing to read. I read this book cover to cover in one sitting because I couldn't put it down. This is very unusual for a scientific book.
The spanish is impeccable. As a dual language book it is one of the best I have seen. You can't tell if it was written in Spanish and translated into English or vice versa. This book is written so that portions can be used by young readers as well as for adults. I enjoyed this book and I have second graders taking information from parts of it for reports.
Outstanding book.