Frogs: Inside Their Remarkable World
"A comprehensive guide to all 31 families of frogs. Spectacular full-color photographs... This book can be enjoyed by readers of all ages." -- Science News\ Frogs and toads are one of nature's great animal success stories. They are also the "canary in the mine" for climate change. Renowned herpetologist Ellin Beltz paints a compelling picture of these small survivors.\ Some of the features of Frogs are:\ \ Unprecedented selection of 125 color photographs of frogs and toads from around the...
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A detailed look at frogs and toads, including their history, anatomical makeup, their place in the natural world and the environmental threats facing these amphibians.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. A Brief Natural History 2. Frog Families 3. Anatomy & Physiology 4. Environment & Adaptation 5. Frogs in Myth & Culture EpilogueFrog Miscellany Glossary References Photo Credits Index
\ The Canadian Field Naturalist\ - Francis R. Coook\ The spectacular feature of this book is its over 160 vivid colour frog portraits and two coloured diagrams of skeletal and internal structures of a typical frog from a variety of sources which effectively depict the range of frog diversity. But it is not just another pretty picture book. The text, though brief, is both instructive and entertaining on a wide range of frog topics. It is a near perfect introduction to a world overview of these lively and attractive animals for anyone young or old.\ \ \ \ \ \ The Cottager (cottager.com)A great book for nature enthusiasts young and old. ... Frogs is a feast for the eyes and the mind. A great reference book for any home or cottage\ \ \ \ Bulletin of the Maryland Herpetological SocietyFilled with valuable information ... extremely useful with a flowing style for easy reading ... An excellent book.\ — Harlan D. Walley and Theresa L. Wusterbarth, Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Illinois University\ \ \ \ \ Sideroads of CaledonFascinating. The colour photographs of frog around the world are beautiful.\ — N. Glenn Perrell\ \ \ \ \ Wildlife ActivistMany interesting facts... a comprehensive look.\ \ \ \ \ \ Science Books and FilmsColor pictures... are startling in their beauty and intrigue... clearly written text... an easy book to enjoy and savor.\ — James W. Waddick\ \ \ \ \ ChoiceAn excellent overview... well written, albeit on a popular level, and it is copiously illustrated with eye-catching color photographs.\ — C.E. Buckley\ \ \ \ \ Animal Keepers' Forum [Journal of American ZookeepAbsolutely fascinating, even to the non-naturalist... Such is the subtle lure of Frogs: Inside Their Remarkable World, a book that seduces the reader with intriguing textual detail and marvelous up-close photography.\ \ \ \ \ \ Aiken Standard125 stunning color photographs... unveils a remarkable amphibian world... [This book] will convince you that frogs are amazing.\ — Whit Gibbons\ \ \ \ \ Bulletin of the Chicago Herpetological SocietyWonderful... easy-to-read and comprehensive... concise, well written and well-illustrated summary... accurate and informative but not overly technical.\ — James N. Stuart\ \ \ \ \ Science NewsA comprehensive guide to all 31 families of frogs. Spectacular full-color photographs... This book can be enjoyed by readers of all ages.\ \ \ \ \ \ Olympia OlympianThe one-two delivery of information and fascinating photographs is a great deal.\ — Sharon Wootton\ \ \ \ \ Globe and MailAn engaging and informative guide... illustrated with hundreds of brilliant color photographs.\ \ \ \ \ \ BooklistAn entertaining and comprehensive introduction... a beautifully illustrated primer.\ — Nancy Bent\ \ \ \ \ Bulletin of the Maryland Herpetological Society\ - Harlan D. Walley and Theresa L. Wusterbarth\ Filled with valuable information, yet not overly technical. This makes the book extremely useful with a flowing style for easy reading, and keep[s] the reader captivated.... An excellent book for anyone having a budding interest in anuran biology, and herpetology in general.\ \ \ \ \ \ Sideroads of Caledon\ - N. Glenn Perrell\ Fascinating. The colour photographs of frog around the world are beautiful.\ \ \ \ \ \ Science Books and Films\ - James W. Waddick\ The color pictures of frogs and toads are startling in their beauty and intrigue... clearly written text... an easy book to enjoy and savor.\ \ \ \ \ \ Choice\ - C.E. Buckley\ An excellent overview... well written, albeit on a popular level, and it is copiously illustrated with eye-catching color photographs.\ \ \ \ \ \ Aiken Standard\ - Whit Gibbons\ 125 stunning color photographs... unveils a remarkable amphibian world... [This book] will convince you that frogs are amazing.\ \ \ \ \ \ Bulletin of the Chicago Herpetological Society\ - James N. Stuart\ Wonderful... easy-to-read and comprehensive... concise, well written and well-illustrated summary of the order Anura that is accurate and informative but not overly technical.\ \ \ \ \ \ Booklist\ - Nancy Bent\ An entertaining and comprehensive introduction... a beautifully illustrated primer.\ \ \ \ \ \ Olympia Olympian\ - Sharon Wootton\ The one-two delivery of information and fascinating photographs is a great deal.\ \ \
