Reptiles and Amphibians

O'Shea, Mark & Halliday, Tim

ISBN 10: 0789459647 / ISBN 13: 9780789459640

Published by Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc., New York, New York, 2001

About this Item

Ex-libras with the card holder and usual markings. It appears the title page is torn out while the half-title page and contents page are in tact. 256 pages. Expertly written, most entries combines a precise description with fully annotated photographs with a map showing the geographical distribution of the species. A field guide for identification.

Seller Inventory # 0003905

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reptiles and Amphibians
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc., New York, New York
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0789459647
• ISBN 13: 9780789459640
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fair to Good

About this title

Synopsis

The most accessible recognition guides.

A systematic approach, authoritative text, and clear photographs 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 color photographs of more than 400 species, this handbook is designed to enable you to recognize each species quickly and easily. Expertly written, 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, lifecycle, and behavior of the major groups of reptiles and amphibians, while the initial steps of identification are facilitated by a clear visual key. 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 accepted 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 in the book.

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.