Download or read book The Book of Frogs written by Tim Halliday and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-01-29 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A huge, beautiful compendium of 600 frogs from around the world, from the famed poison-arrow variety on up to the intriguingly named plaintive rain frog.” —Wired With over 7,000 known species, frogs display a stunning array of forms and behaviors. A single gram of the toxin produced by the skin of the Golden Poison Frog can kill 100,000 people. Male Darwin’s Frogs carry their tadpoles in their vocal sacs for sixty days before coughing them out into the world. The Wood Frogs of North America freeze every winter, reanimating in the spring from the glucose and urea that prevent cell collapse. The Book of Frogs commemorates the diversity and magnificence of all of these creatures, and many more. Six hundred of nature’s most fascinating frog species are displayed, with each entry including a distribution map, sketches of the frogs, species identification, natural history, and conservation status. Life-size color photos show the frogs at their actual size—including the colossal seven-pound Goliath Frog. Accessibly written by expert Tim Halliday and containing the most up-to-date information, The Book of Frogs will captivate both veteran researchers and amateur herpetologists. As frogs increasingly make headlines for their troubling worldwide decline, the importance of these fascinating creatures to their ecosystems remains underappreciated. The Book of Frogs brings readers face to face with six hundred astonishingly unique and irreplaceable species that display a diverse array of adaptations to habitats that are under threat of destruction throughout the world. “If you are a serious (and I mean serious) fan of the frog, you are in for a real treat.” —Boing Boing
Download or read book The Nature of Frogs written by Harry Parsons and published by Da Capo Press, Incorporated. This book was released on 2000 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extensively illustrated with spectacular photographs of frogs throughout the world.
Download or read book Frogs and Toads of the Southeast written by Michael E. Dorcas and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, authoritative, and fun-to-read identification guide enumerates the distinguishing characteristics of frogs and toads found throughout the southeastern United States and discusses their morphology, the main groups to be found in the Southeast, their habitats and distribution, life cycles, behavior, and conservation.
Download or read book Frogs written by Ellin Beltz and published by Buffalo, N.Y. ; Richmond Hill, ON : Firefly Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. 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
Download or read book The Frogs and Toads of North America written by Lang Elliott and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2009 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering all 101 species of frogs in the United States and Canada, this book contains natural history information, identification tips, range and habitat information, summaries of behavior, and descriptions of calls. A 70-minute audio compact disc includes the calls of nearly every species.
Download or read book Frog written by Thomas Marent and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stunning original images by Thomas Marent, photographer and author of Butterfly and the award-winning Rainforest, celebrate the colorful diversity, distinctive behaviour, and unique life cycle of amphibians - frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts. Over 500 captivating images reveal the enigmatic and fragile world of frogs and their relatives . Frog: A Photographic Portrait creates a visual testament to a fascinating group of species that are vanishing from our planet at an alarming rate.
Download or read book All about Frogs written by Jim Arnosky and published by Scholastic Nonfiction. This book was released on 2008-05 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information about frogs with simple text and illustrations.
Download or read book The Humane Gardener written by Nancy Lawson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Download or read book The Calls of Frogs and Toads written by Lang Elliott and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These superb collections of field recordings and descriptions offer unparalleled access to the sounds and calls of numerous popular and less well known birds and amphibians. Each book and CD provides an introduction to the sound repertoire of species living in eastern and central North America--a variety of calls from each species are included, along with an in-depth description and explanation of their significance. In addition to color photographs of the most common species, the text offers a fascinating look at the science of avian and amphibian calls, making these guides indispensable aids for the outdoor enthusiast.
Download or read book The Biology of the Frog written by Samuel Jackson Holmes and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Everything You Need to Know About Frogs and Other Slippery Creatures written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-07-18 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything You Need to Know About Frogs and Other Slippery Creatures is a fascinating read - not only do you discover the basics of reptile and amphibian anatomy, you also learn about the lives and times of a great number of creatures: see how they survive in lakes and rivers, forests and deserts, and how they have adapted to the most inhospitable habitats. Everything You Need to Know About Frogs and Other Slippery Creatures provides ideas for things to make, games to play, quizzes, and shocking facts to share with your friends. It's everything you need to know, and everything you WANT to find out.
Download or read book A Frog in the Bog written by Karma Wilson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-09 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's a frog on the log in the middle of the bog. A small, green frog on a half-sunk log in the middle of the bog ...
Download or read book Frogs Toads of the World written by Christopher Mattison and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1987 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated introduction to the natural history of frogs and toads
Download or read book A Natural History of Amphibians written by Robert C. Stebbins and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1997-01-26 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amphibia, the animal group that includes frogs, toads, salamanders, and caecilians, contains more than 4,500 known living species and new ones are being discovered continuously. This book focuses on the natural history of amphibians worldwide, how interaction with their environment over time has affected their evolutionary processes and what factors will determine their destinies. 37 photos. 52 line illus.
Download or read book Croak written by Phil Bishop and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-02 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Croakis a celebration of frogs, one of the most varied and vibrant species on earth. Featuring gorgeous photographs of frogs in their natural habitats paired with quotes from famous frog-lovers such as Cameron Diaz and John Steinbeck, it is amusing, illuminating and informative. The perfect addition to coffee tables everywhere!
Download or read book Frogs written by Gail Gibbons and published by Lerner Publishing Group. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Christina Moore uses her talent for storytelling to create a more narrative-like tale....An attractive offering for listening centers and for young children interested in nature and science." -School Library Journal
Download or read book Australian Frogs written by Michael J. Tyler and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia is home to some of the most interesting and unusual frogs in the world, and Michael J. Tyler is acknowledged to be the foremost expert on them. This lavishly illustrated new edition of Australian Frogs is the definitive resource on the subject, with updated tables and supplementary text on the fossil record which is vital to historical understanding. Tyler covers the origins, environment, nomenclature, habits, and biology of frogs. The topic of declining frog populations, noted in American newspapers as a harbinger of ecological distress, has become the subject of a new chapter. Tyler discusses dietary studies and explains the effect on frogs of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and heavy metals. He provides information, as well, on an unprecedented study to control populations of the Cane Toad, Bufo marinus.
