Take a journey into the wild world of reptiles and amphibians! Readers will learn about crocodiles, lizards, snakes, tortoises, and salamanders. Featuring a glossary, index, colorful images and charts, intriguing facts, and clear, informative text, readers will be sure to be enthralled as they move through this engaging book.

From transparent glass frogs and ravenous rattlesnakes to sticky geckos and stressed-out skinks, this slithery spectacle showcases once again Douglas Florian's incomparable skill for making poetry informative, fun-and irresistible!

A comprehensive source for discovering, identifying, and learning about any of the state's fifty-three amphibian and reptile species, from the common American Toad to the little-seen Western Ratsnake. Including current information about designations of species in need of protection, this reference covers the latest research and work on environmental threats and conservation measures, such as the deformed frog phenomenon, turtle-protection legislation,...

"The first complete field guide to the exotic amphibians and reptiles established in the continental United States and Hawaii, this book provides practical identification skills and an awareness of the environmental impacts of these species"-- As ecological pressures on native species and habitats increase, understanding the histories and roles of exotic species is becoming more and more important for conservation efforts. Providing practical identification...