From mudpuppies to rattlesnakes, this fascinating guide for young nature lovers describes the habits and habitats of these secretive and sometimes bizarre animals, and includes tips on how to catch and care for frogs, snakes, turtles, lizards, salamanders, and toads.
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Joseph T. Collins has written more books about Kansas wildlife than any other person in the history of the state. He has published over 260 articles on reptiles, turtles, amphibians, and fishes throughout North America and has written twenty-three books, among them:
Roger Conant (May 6, 1909–December 19, 2003) was an American herpetologist, author, educator and conservationist. He was Director Emeritus of the Philadelphia Zoo and Adjunct Professor at the University of New Mexico. He wrote one of the first comprehensive field guides for North American reptiles in 1958 entitled: Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of the Eastern United States.
Roger Tory Peterson, one of the world's greatest naturalists, received every major award for ornithology, natural science, and conservation, as well as numerous honorary degrees, medals, and citations, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars, and the Peterson Field Guides® are credited with helping to set the stage for the environmental movement.
Robert C. Stebbins is professor emeritus of zoology at the University of California at Berkeley and curator emeritus of the University's Museum of Vertebrate Zoology. He is the author of more than a dozen books, and his paintings and prints are prized by collectors.
Peterson Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians
of Eastern and Central North America Third Edition
(with Roger Conant)
The three editions of this guide were the greatest-selling books on amphibians, turtles, reptiles, and crocodilians ever written
Peterson Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians
of Eastern and Central North America Third Edition Expanded
(with Roger Conant)
Roger Conant (May 6, 1909–December 19, 2003) was an American herpetologist, author, educator and conservationist. He was Director Emeritus of the Philadelphia Zoo and Adjunct Professor at the University of New Mexico. He wrote one of the first comprehensive field guides for North American reptiles in 1958 entitled: Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of the Eastern United States.
Roger Tory Peterson, one of the world's greatest naturalists, received every major award for ornithology, natural science, and conservation, as well as numerous honorary degrees, medals, and citations, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars, and the Peterson Field Guides® are credited with helping to set the stage for the environmental movement.
Robert C. Stebbins is professor emeritus of zoology at the University of California at Berkeley and curator emeritus of the University's Museum of Vertebrate Zoology. He is the author of more than a dozen books, and his paintings and prints are prized by collectors.
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Excellent Source for the Backyard Observer,
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If you're a backyard or weekend wildlife observer, this is the perfect book for you. Put it in your backpack, pocket, glove box or camper and always be ready to identify! The illustrations are excellent and provide enough detail to know one similar frog from another. If you're looking for some biological detail, go for a bigger book, but this one is great for quick ID.
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Great books,
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I purchased 4 of these books ( all different) as gifts for my two nephews. I also purchased a magnifying glass for each of them . They are curious kids and really enjoy this kind of stuff. These books are full of information easy to read and understand, compact in size and just all around great books/guides. My husband and I also have a set of these books and have found them to be perfect when we want to look up something up. Like the pecular looking frog we found on our deck last summer or the snake the cat brought us. they are great for kids and adults. These guides are a real bargain too!!Highly recomend!
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Our 6 year old girl loves this,
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This book is a good read, not sure all kids will like it but our girl is very interested in animals and reptiles, she has adsorbed a lot from this book.
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Time was when the only good snake was a dead one. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Time was when the only good snake was a dead one. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
upper shell, lower shell, ground color, light stripes, dark blotches Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Baja California, North America, Coral Snakes, New Jersey, North Carolina, Great Lakes, New England, New York, United States, Pacific Coast, West Coast New!
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- Field Guide to the Birds; Eastern land and water birds by Roger Tory Peterson in Front Matter
- New Jersey (Enchantment Amer) by John Allan Carpenter on page 26
- Reptiles and Amphibians (Peterson Field Guide Color-In Books) by Sarah Anne Hughes in Front Matter
- Sea Turtles (Blastoff! Readers: Oceans Alive) by Ann Herriges on page 65
- Turtles (Animals in Order) by Sara Swan Miller in Back Matter
- Managing Wildlife Habitat on Golf Courses by Ronald G. Dodson on page 114
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