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Overview
"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 world
- Detailed examinations of all 31 frog and toad families, describing biology, behavior, physical characteristics, habitat, voice, feeding and reproduction
- Review of the environmental threats that are rapidly reducing frog numbers around the world and the ongoing conservation efforts to stem potential losses
- Historical overview of frogs in myth and culture and their place in art and literature
- Sidebars highlighting unusual and interesting facts.
Frogs is a comprehensive and fascinating reference that is extremely useful for herpetologists and naturalists and informative for general readers.
Synopsis
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.
Editorials
The Canadian Field Naturalist -
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 cottageBulletin of the Maryland Herpetological Society
Filled 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 Caledon
Fascinating. The colour photographs of frog around the world are beautiful.— N. Glenn Perrell
Wildlife Activist
Many interesting facts... a comprehensive look.Science Books and Films
Color pictures... are startling in their beauty and intrigue... clearly written text... an easy book to enjoy and savor.— James W. Waddick
Choice
An 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 Zookeep
Absolutely 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 Standard
125 stunning color photographs... unveils a remarkable amphibian world... [This book] will convince you that frogs are amazing.— Whit Gibbons
Bulletin of the Chicago Herpetological Society
Wonderful... easy-to-read and comprehensive... concise, well written and well-illustrated summary... accurate and informative but not overly technical.— James N. Stuart
Science News
A comprehensive guide to all 31 families of frogs. Spectacular full-color photographs... This book can be enjoyed by readers of all ages.Olympia Olympian
The one-two delivery of information and fascinating photographs is a great deal.— Sharon Wootton
Globe and Mail
An engaging and informative guide... illustrated with hundreds of brilliant color photographs.Booklist
An entertaining and comprehensive introduction... a beautifully illustrated primer.— Nancy Bent
Bulletin of the Maryland Herpetological Society -
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 -
Fascinating. The colour photographs of frog around the world are beautiful.Science Books and Films -
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 -
An excellent overview... well written, albeit on a popular level, and it is copiously illustrated with eye-catching color photographs.Aiken Standard -
125 stunning color photographs... unveils a remarkable amphibian world... [This book] will convince you that frogs are amazing.Bulletin of the Chicago Herpetological Society -
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 -
An entertaining and comprehensive introduction... a beautifully illustrated primer.Olympia Olympian -
The one-two delivery of information and fascinating photographs is a great deal.Book Details
Published
September 1, 2009
Publisher
Firefly Books, Limited
Pages
176
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781554075027