Reptiles and Amphibians: A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-to-Use Guide

by Hobart M. Smith, Herbert S. Zim, James Gordon Irving (Illustrator)

Overview

This guide to the snakes, frogs, turtles, and salamanders of North America aids in the identification of 212 species. Learn:

- How to tell the difference between reptiles and amphibians

- How and where to find them

- How to separate fact from fable

Reptiles and Amphibians includes full-color illustrations, up-to-date range maps, and a host of fascinating facts about these interesting and unusual animals.

Using clear text and detailed illustrations, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press present accurate information in a handy format for the beginner to the expert. These guides focus on what your students are really going to see. They are easy to use: detailed, full-color illustrations, text, and maps are all in one place. They are easy to understand: accurate, accessible information is simplified without being misrepresented. They are authoritative, containing up-to-date information written experts and checked by specialists. And they are portable: handy and lightweight, designed to fit in a pocket and be carried anywhere.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781582381312
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	04/14/2001
Series:	A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	4.05(w) x 6.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Hobart M. Smith (1912-2013) contributed to nature guides from Golden Guides and St. Martin's Press, including Reptiles of North America.

Herbert S. Zim was a naturalist, author, editor, and educator best known as the founder and editor in chief of the classic, pocket-sized Golden Guides series of nature books.

James Gordon Irving contributed to nature guides from Golden Guides and St. Martin's Press.