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| Smithsonian Handbooks: Reptiles and Amphibians (Smithsonian Handbooks) | 
| Authors: Tim Halliday, Mark O'shea
Creator: Jonathan Metcalf
Publisher: DK ADULT
Category: Book
List Price: $20.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 51517
Media: Turtleback
Edition: 1st
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 6.5 x 0.7
ISBN: 0789493934
Dewey Decimal Number: 597.9
EAN: 9780789493934
ASIN: 0789493934
Publication Date: October 1, 2002
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Condition: New - may have a small remainder mark on the edge.
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Product Description
The most accessible recognition guides. A systematic approach, authoritative text, and clear photographs make the Smithsonian Handbook of Reptiles and Amphibians the most comprehensive and easy--to--use pocket guide to the reptiles and amphibians of the world. Packed with over 600 color photographs of more than 400 species, this handbook is designed to enable you to recognize each species quickly and easily. Expertly written, each entry combines a precise description with fully annotated photographs to highlight the chief characteristics and distinguishing features of each species. A comprehensive introduction describes the anatomy, lifecycle, and behavior of the major groups of reptiles and amphibians, while the initial steps of identification are facilitated by a clear visual key. Each entry in the Smithsonian Handbook of Reptiles and Amphibians is accompanied by a map showing the geographical distribution of the species while the text and color--coded bands give the internationally accepted scientific name and provide at--a--glance information on size, diet, habitat, reproduction, and population status. A concise glossary explains all technical and scientific terms used in the book.
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a useful book June 13, 2002
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've the same book but a french one, it is the most useful book a reptiles' lover must have. It is simple to read, to understand. There's a good introduction to reptiles classifications (which is not obvious for begginers), the "identity card" for each animal is well conceived.
A good book to bring for travelling.
One great book. January 20, 2001
Like all the books in this series "Reptiles and Amphibians" gives a species by species look at a huge variety of creatures. From Chameleons to Cobras this book has a great selection. There are not many field guides out there with such fantastic and detailed photos so I suggest it for anyone who loves the to some "unlovable" slimy or scaly creatures of our world.
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