amphibians

Text and photographs introduce the reader to snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs, toads, alligators, and other reptiles and amphibians.

Describes the physical characteristics of amphibians and traces their evolutionary history on earth.

Explains what an amphibian is and describes the habitats and unique traits of several kinds, including caecilians, salamanders, newts, and frogs.

Discusses how amphibians differ from other animals, their habitat, how they are born and develop, what they eat, how they reproduce, and their typical life expectancy.

Rhyming text and humorous illustrations provide information about amphibians.

Explains what amphibians are and how they differ from other animals, offering an overview of the life cycle of a several types of amphibians.

An illustrated identification guide that profiles the most common amphibians and reptiles of North America, providing information on habitat, characteristic features, biology, distribution, and similar species.

Contains color illustrations and descriptions of 230 species of mammals, three hundred reptiles, and two hundred amphibians, providing information about behavior patterns, field characteristics, distinctive traits, and habitat; and includes range maps.

Presents a comprehensive guide to reptiles and amphibians of North America, and contains full-color illustrated photographs and drawings that describe eighty-two species, their body structure, habitats, and much more.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of a variety of reptiles and amphibians, including the cricket frog, copperhead, and snapping turtle.