Book
The frogs and toads of North America : a comprehensive guide to their identification, behavior, and calls / Lang Elliott, Carl Gerhardt, and Carlos Davidson. --
Record details
- ISBN: 9780618663996 (pbk., s.r.)
- ISBN: 0618663991 (pbk., s.r.)
- Physical Description: 343 p. : col. ill., col. maps + 1 sound disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
- Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2009.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Accompanying compact disc contains recordings of nearly every species of frog and toad found in North America, north of Mexico. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 336-337), Internet addresses and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 26.95 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Frogs > United States > Identification. Toads > United States > Identification. Frogs > Canada > Identification. Toads > Canada > Identification. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 597.8097 Ell | 31681002027936 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
A beautiful and photo-filled guide shows all 101 species of frogs and toads in the United States and Canada, accompanied by a seventy minute CD which includes the calls of nearly every species. Original. - Baker & Taylor
Shows the species of frogs and toads in the United States and Canada, accompanied by a seventy minute CD which includes the calls of nearly every species. - HARPERCOLL
A beautiful and comprehensive photographic guide that features all of the frogs of North America and includes an expert audio recording of their calls.
From the olive-and-black Pig Frog, which gets its name from its low-pitched, piglike grunt, to the X-marked and familiar-sounding Spring Peeper, frogs and toads are fascinating to casual nature lovers as well as expert herpetologists. Covering all 101 species in the United States and Canada, this book contains natural history information, identification tips, range and habitat information, and behavior profiles. It also includes detailed descriptions of calls that readers can listen to themselves on an accompanying 70-minute audio CD recorded by experts in the field, as well as sections on conservation issues, public participation in census programs, tips on photography and sound recording, and keeping frogs and toads as pets.
- HoughtonA beautiful and comprehensive photo-filled guide that is the first to show all of the frogs of North America and includes a CD of their calls Colorful and noisy early indicators of environmental distress, frogs and toads are fascinating to casual nature lovers as well as expert herpetologists. Covering all 101 species in the United States and Canada, this book contains natural history information, identification tips, range and habitat information, summaries of behavior, and descriptions of calls.
A 70-minute audio compact disc includes the calls of nearly every species and makes fascinating listening for any nature lover.The book also has sections on conservation issues, public participation in census programs, photography and sound recording, and keeping frogs and toads as pets.
From the olive-and-black Pig Frog, which gets its name from its low-pitched, piglike grunt, to the X-marked and familiar-sounding Spring Peeper, the superb photographs and high-quality field recordings combine with the informative text to make this a must-have book for every naturalist - Houghton
A beautiful and comprehensive photographic guide that features all of the frogs of North America and includes an expert audio recording of their calls.
From the olive-and-black Pig Frog, which gets its name from its low-pitched, piglike grunt, to the X-marked and familiar-sounding Spring Peeper, frogs and toads are fascinating to casual nature lovers as well as expert herpetologists. Covering all 101 species in the United States and Canada, this book contains natural history information, identification tips, range and habitat information, and behavior profiles. It also includes detailed descriptions of calls that readers can listen to themselves on an accompanying 70-minute audio CD recorded by experts in the field, as well as sections on conservation issues, public participation in census programs, tips on photography and sound recording, and keeping frogs and toads as pets.
