Reptiles and Amphibians : The Visual Guide to More Than 400 Species from Around the World (DK Handbooks) - Softcover

Mark O'Shea; Tim Halliday

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0751327522 ISBN 13: 9780751327526

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley, 2001

Synopsis

Authoritative text crystal-clear photography and a systematic approach make the Dorling Kindersley "Handbook of Reptiles and Amphibians" the most comprehensive and easy-to-use pocket guide to the reptiles and amphibians of the world. Packed with over 600 full-color photographs of more than 400 varieties it is designed to cut through the complicated identification process and enable you to recognize a species instantly. Identification Made Easy Each entry combines a precise description with fully annotated photographs to highlight the chief characteristics and distinguishing features of each species. A comprehensive introduction - describes the anatomy life cycle and behavior of the major groups of reptiles and amphibians while the initial stages of identification are made straightforward by a clear visual key. In-Depth Information - Each entry in the Dorling Kindersley "Handbook of Reptiles and Amphibians" is accompanied by a map showing the geographical distribution of the species while the text and color-coded bands give the internationally scientific name and provide at-a-glance information on size diet habitat reproduction and population status. A concise glossary explains all technical and scientific terms used.

About this title

About the Author:

Mark O'Shea is Curator of the Reptile Collection at the West Midlands Safari Park, England. He has participated in scientific expeditions to many parts of the world, and since 1986 has been making films for television, including programs for the Discovery Channel and O'Shea's Big Adventure, shown on Animal Planet. Tim Halliday is one of the world's foremost authorities on amphibians. He teaches at the UK's Open University and is International Director of the Declining Amphibians Populations Task Force.

Review:

...stunning photographs... (Science News )

About this edition

• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0751327522
• ISBN 13: 9780751327526
• Binding: Paperback