Frogs : Inside Their Remarkable World by Ellin Beltz (2005, Hardcover)

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A comprehensive look at the lives of frogs..

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PublisherFirefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-101552978699
ISBN-139781552978696
eBay Product ID (ePID)46836962

Product Key Features

Book TitleFrogs : inside Their Remarkable World
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAnimals / Reptiles & Amphibians
Publication Year2005
IllustratorYes
GenreNature
AuthorEllin Beltz
FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight0 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width8.8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2006-365517
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsA 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, An excellent overview... well written, albeit on a popular level, and it is copiously illustrated with eye-catching color photographs., 125 stunning color photographs... unveils a remarkable amphibian world... [This book] will convince you that frogs are amazing., A comprehensive guide to all 31 families of frogs. Spectacular full-color photographs... This book can be enjoyed by readers of all ages., Filled with valuable information ... extremely useful with a flowing style for easy reading ... An excellent book., Color pictures... are startling in their beauty and intrigue... clearly written text... an easy book to enjoy and savor., Absolutely fascinating... seduces the reader with intriguing textual detail and marvelous up-close photography., The color pictures of frogs and toads are startling in their beauty and intrigue... clearly written text... an easy book to enjoy and savor., Wonderful... easy-to-read and comprehensive... concise, well written and well-illustrated summary... accurate and informative but not overly technical., A comprehensive guide to all 31 families of frogs. Spectacular full-color photographs... can be enjoyed by readers of all ages., 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., A great book for nature enthusiasts young and old. ... A great reference book for any home or cottage, 125 stunning color photographs... unveils a remarkable amphibian world... ÝThis book¨ will convince you that frogs are amazing. -- Whit Gibbons "Aiken Standard" (02/05/2006), 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., 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. 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, 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.
Dewey Decimal597.89
Table Of ContentAcknowledgements Introduction A Brief Natural History Life Before Amphibians Early Amphibian History History of Frogs Frog Families Ancient Frogs (Archaeobatrachia) Middle Frogs (Mesobatrachia) New Frogs (Neobatrachia) Families at a Glance Anatomy and Physiology Anatomy Physiology Environment and Adaptation Protective Strategies Environmental Dangers Frogs in Myth and Culture Myth and Culture Some Classic Legends Some Celebrated Frogs Epilogue Frog Miscellany Glossary References Photo Credits Index
SynopsisIn this comprehensive book, renowned herpetologist Ellin Beltz offers a compelling picture of the history of the frog, its anatomical makeup, its place in the natural world and the threats that are seriously reducing its numbers around the world. Today, frogs are found on most islands around the world and on all continents except Antarctica. Frogs live from the warmest and wettest tropical lowlands to about 17,000 feet above sea level in the Himalayas. Some areas of Earth have more frogs than others, but frogs are true survivors. But it isn't easy being green. This hearty amphibian lives both on land and in the water and is exposed to a host of chemical and environmental threats. The frog is an animal that indicates the overall health of the environment in which it lives. It is not too much to say that "as goes the frog, so goes the swamp," and even perhaps the planet. Frogs contains a detailed look at all 31 frog families, allowing the reader to learn more about specific ones and appreciate the range and diversity of this popular amphibian. And, yes, toads are covered here, too. There is also a fascinating section on frogs in myth and culture, showing the place frogs have occupied in art and literature. This handsome book is lavishly illustrated with over 125 color photographs representing the remarkable range and world of an utterly fascinating creature. AUTHOR: Ellin Beltz is a biologist, herpetologist and author. A longtime member of the Chicago Herpetological Society, she has written extensively on reptiles and amphibians and taught at Northeastern Illinois University, the Morton Arboretum, Trinity Christian College and College of the Redwoods. 125 colour photographs, Frogs and toads provide one of the great animal success stories on Earth. In this comprehensive book, renowned herpetologist Ellin Beltz offers a compelling picture of the history of the frog, its anatomical makeup, its place in the natural world and the threats that are seriously reducing its numbers around the world. Today, frogs are found on most islands around the world and on all continents except Antarctica. Frogs live from the warmest and wettest tropical lowlands to about 17,000 feet above sea level in the Himalayas. Some areas of Earth have more frogs than others, but frogs are true survivors. But it isn't easy being green. This hearty amphibian lives both on land and in the water and is exposed to a host of chemical and environmental threats. The frog is an animal that indicates the overall health of the environment in which it lives. It is not too much to say that "as goes the frog, so goes the swamp," and even perhaps the planet. Frogs contains a detailed look at all 31 frog families, allowing the reader to learn more about specific ones and appreciate the range and diversity of this popular amphibian. And, yes, toads are covered here, too. There is also a fascinating section on frogs in myth and culture, showing the place frogs have occupied in art and literature. This handsome book is lavishly illustrated with over 125 color photographs representing the remarkable range and world of an utterly fascinating creature., 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.
LC Classification NumberQL668.E2

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