Reptiles of North America: A Guide to Field Identification (Golden Field Guide f/St. Martin's Press)

Smith, Hobart M.; Brodie Jr., Edmund D.; Dennis, David M. [Illustrator]; Barlowe, Sy [Illustrator];

ISBN 10: 1582381232 / ISBN 13: 9781582381237

Published by Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press, 2001

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Seller Inventory # 1582381232-3-31864650

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reptiles of North America: A Guide to Field Identification (Golden Field Guide f/St. Martin's Press)
• Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1582381232
• ISBN 13: 9781582381237
• Binding: paperback
• Illustrator: Dennis, David M.; Barlowe, Sy
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 10 ounces

About this title

Synopsis

Discover the Red-bellied Turtle, which is nearly extinct. Uncover a Garter Snake in your backyard. Locate an Alligator Lizard-or a Legless one. Identifying reptiles is fascinating and fun with this classic guide. Abundant illustrations and the Key Characteristic system, preferred by professional, make this single-volume reference an outstanding choice for nature projects, collectors of all ages, and scientific study.

-All of North America in one volume
-278 species and 500 subspecies in 22 families...plus 18 exotics
-Illustrations, include juveniles and adults, body forms, undersides, scales, and more!
-Text, range maps, and illustrations seen together at a glance
-Common and scientific names
-Convenient measuring rules
...Plus first aid information for snakebites.

About the Author

Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.