The World's Most Spectacular Reptiles & Amphibians (Hardcover)

by William W. Lamar (Author), Pete Carmichael (Photographer), Gail Shumway (Photographer)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Lamar celebrates beautiful and unusual reptiles and amphibians in this stunning collection of photographs. The author, an associate herpetologist at both the University of Kansas Museum of Natural History and the National Serpentarium in San Jose, Costa Rica, has studied reptiles and amphibians in Central and South America for many years. A page overview of each group (turtles and tortoises, crocodiles, lizards, snakes, salamanders and newts, caecilians, and frogs) is followed by close-up color photographs showing the animals' vivid colors, beautiful patterns, or unusual forms. A paragraph including common and scientific names, adult size, habitat, range, diet, reproduction, and interesting facts accompanies each photograph. While The Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians (1986), edited by Tim R. Halliday and Kraig Adler, provides a more detailed look at reptile and amphibian biology and natural history, this visual treat is recommended for public libraries for its spectacular photographs.?Sue O'Brien, Downers Grove P.L., Ill.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Carmichael & Carmichael; illustrated edition edition (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884942075
• ISBN-13: 978-1884942075
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,326,411 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing photos of many rare amimals, July 28, 1998

By A Customer

This book, while not very wordy and informative in the text, is what I believe to be the best pictorial on the many varieties of reptiles and amphibians. Most of the pictures say more than words ever could. The photos deal with animals such as the red eyed tree frog, which are on half the shirts and coffee mugs known to man, to extremely rare and odd animals such as the Borneo earless lizard, caiman lizard, Bismarck ringed python, spiny-headed treefrog, and even golden toads in amplexus. The pictures are clear, crisp, and big, so you get the detail of the colors and shapes gracing the many animals in this book. I am so glad that there are finally pictures of the more obscure reptiles and amphibians so there is no more squinting at bad black and white photos in a dictionary. This book is a must for the Herp enthusiast, no matter how amateur of professional.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely beautiful, August 29, 2000

By	Candice (Oakland, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: World's Most Spectacular Reptiles and Amphibians (Paperback)

This is a perfect book to give to anyone interested in reptiles, including kids. The pictures are bright and beautiful, and you'll find all sorts of creatures you never knew existed before. There is some text, but it's not extensive. This is a definite coffee table book.

Give it as a gift, and you'll be a hit!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful gift for the reptile lover!, November 11, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: World's Most Spectacular Reptiles and Amphibians (Paperback)

This award-winning book is so beautiful, it makes even the most timid want to become reptile lovers! The photography is first rate, the reptiles shown are, well, spectacular, and the book is exquisitely put together. Just stunning! I was so impressed that I just had to see this company's other "The World's Most Spectacular..." book on seashells. Bought them both to give as gifts this year!