Book
Frogs : inside their remarkable world / Ellin Beltz.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781552978696 (hc) :
- Physical Description: 175 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 29 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: Richmond Hill, ON : Firefly Books, c2005.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Frogs. Toads. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | 597.8 Bel | 31681002043669 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Describes each of the thirty-one families of frogs, provides a history of the frog's role in the natural world, and discusses myths and folklore associated with frogs - Book News
Beltz, a herpetologist, organizes her study of frogs into a description of each of the 31 families of frogs and includes a history of frogs' roles in the natural world and in myths and folklore, a "frog tree" that shows the relationship among the frog families, and lists of extinct or nearly extinct species. Best of all, handsome photographs of her subjects appear on almost every page. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) - Firefly Books Ltd
A detailed look at frogs and toads, including their history, anatomical makeup, their place in the natural world and the environmental threats facing these amphibians. - Firefly Books Ltd
Frogs and toads provide one of the great animal success stories on Earth.
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.
