Cover of National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians

National Audubon Society Field Guides series

Why are some frogs able to freeze solid and still survive? How can secretions from amphibians offer scientists clues for treating human ailments? What allows reptiles and amphibians to regenerate their limbs? Reptiles & Amphibians, an exciting new Explore Your World(tm) handbook, incorporates the Discovery Channel's unique authoritative approach and acclaimed visuals to answer these and other questions in a captivating blend of information and entertainment.

Read more

Reptiles & Amphibiansfeatures:

, Background information on evolution, anatomy, physiology, habitats, and life cycles of a range of reptile and amphibian families.

, A detailed look at how reptiles and amphibians survive-how they eat, move around, defend themselves, and combat temperature extremes.

, Examinations of metamorphosis, growth and longevity, and vocalization techniques.

, Practical advice on how to responsibly study reptiles and amphibians in the wild or care for them as pets.

, An identification guide to more than 160 of the most fascinating herpetological species from around the world, organized by environment.

, More than 300 full-color photos and illustrations.

Audience
adult
Length
epic · 744 pages

Click a tag to see books like this one that share it. Point at it (on a phone, tap it) for less of it instead.

Read it? Sign in to help tag it.

Liked National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians? Here’s where I’d start.

These suit anyone who liked National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians. Sign in and mark a few books for picks shaped around your own taste.

  1. National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees: Eastern Region Shares nature, field guides, field guide
  2. A Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians: Eastern and Central North America Shares field guides, nature, field guide
  3. Readers Digest North American Wildlife Shares nature, field guides, science
  4. National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Pacific Northwest Shares nature, field guides, nonfiction

“People who read National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians tend to reach for these next.”

  1. A Field Guide to Western Birds: A Completely New Guide to Field Marks of All Species Found in North America West of the 100th Meridian and North of Mexico
  2. Birds of North America: A Guide to Field Identification
  3. The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms
  4. Birds: A Guide to Familiar American Birds

“If you want more of the same (science about nature), start with these.”

  1. The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America
  2. Mammals: A Guide to North American Species
  3. National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mammals
  4. Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America

“If it was the nature that hooked you, try one of these.”

  1. A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians
  2. Reptiles and Amphibians: 212 Species in Full Color
  3. Trees: A Guide to Familiar American Trees
  4. The Sibley Guide to Trees

“These start from a similar idea, even if they go somewhere else with it.”

  1. The Encyclopedia of Animals: A Complete Visual Guide
  2. National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia: 2,500 Animals with Photos, Maps, and More!
  3. Herpetology: An Introductory Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles
  4. The Sibley Guide to Bird Life & Behavior