Author: Raymond Lee Ditmars
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reptiles
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
Lizards of the World
Author: Mark O'Shea
Publisher: Ivy Press
ISBN: 1782409572
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Lizards of the World is ultimate book on these fascinating creatures, featuring the all the different types of lizard worldwide. As survivors from the time of the dinosaurs, lizards are scaly, cold-blooded, living fossils—relics from a prehistoric world that remain alive and well in ours. Lizards exert a morbid fascination, in many mythologies they are dark creatures, symbolizing death and misfortune. From chameleons and skinks to geckos and iguanas, Lizards of the World brings these creatures firmly into the light, to reveal their extraordinary diversity Found in almost every type of terrain globally, there are almost 6,500 species of lizard, including lizards with frills, horns, or wings, those that drop their tails, and others that squirt blood from their eyes. Here, the lizard family and subfamily profiles, organized phylogenetically, are illustrated with stunning photography. Each profile includes a population distribution map, a table of essential information, and a fascinating commentary revealing notable characteristics, fresh scientific understanding, and the diversity of species. Written by world-renowned herpetologist Mark O’Shea, Lizards of the World is a magnificent showcase of the natural history and beauty of these remarkable reptiles.
Publisher: Ivy Press
ISBN: 1782409572
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Lizards of the World is ultimate book on these fascinating creatures, featuring the all the different types of lizard worldwide. As survivors from the time of the dinosaurs, lizards are scaly, cold-blooded, living fossils—relics from a prehistoric world that remain alive and well in ours. Lizards exert a morbid fascination, in many mythologies they are dark creatures, symbolizing death and misfortune. From chameleons and skinks to geckos and iguanas, Lizards of the World brings these creatures firmly into the light, to reveal their extraordinary diversity Found in almost every type of terrain globally, there are almost 6,500 species of lizard, including lizards with frills, horns, or wings, those that drop their tails, and others that squirt blood from their eyes. Here, the lizard family and subfamily profiles, organized phylogenetically, are illustrated with stunning photography. Each profile includes a population distribution map, a table of essential information, and a fascinating commentary revealing notable characteristics, fresh scientific understanding, and the diversity of species. Written by world-renowned herpetologist Mark O’Shea, Lizards of the World is a magnificent showcase of the natural history and beauty of these remarkable reptiles.
World of Reptiles
Author: New Holland New Holland Publishers
Publisher: New Holland Publishers
ISBN: 9781925546538
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
World of Reptiles is a visual celebration of the diversity of the planet's scaly inhabitants. It is a unique book in that it distils the 10,800 species of reptiles into 240 full-page images, with these photographs depicting representatives from 68 of the Earth's 86 families. It covers everything from the very common to the extremely rare, from the huge Saltwater Crocodile to the miniscule Pygmy Chameleon, and from the venomous King Cobra to the highly endangered Tuatara. The completeness of the collection, and the fact that it contains many rare species, lends it strong appeal to keen reptile enthusiasts, while the remarkable nature of the images will be appreciated by anyone who has an interest in the subject - from beginner to expert - by showcasing the incredible diversity of the world's reptiles.
Publisher: New Holland Publishers
ISBN: 9781925546538
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
World of Reptiles is a visual celebration of the diversity of the planet's scaly inhabitants. It is a unique book in that it distils the 10,800 species of reptiles into 240 full-page images, with these photographs depicting representatives from 68 of the Earth's 86 families. It covers everything from the very common to the extremely rare, from the huge Saltwater Crocodile to the miniscule Pygmy Chameleon, and from the venomous King Cobra to the highly endangered Tuatara. The completeness of the collection, and the fact that it contains many rare species, lends it strong appeal to keen reptile enthusiasts, while the remarkable nature of the images will be appreciated by anyone who has an interest in the subject - from beginner to expert - by showcasing the incredible diversity of the world's reptiles.
Exploring the World of Reptiles and Amphibians
Author: Jen Green
Publisher: Facts On File
ISBN: 9781604132564
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Designed to introduce middle school students to the diverse species that make up the reptilian and amphibian classes. Includes more than 100 articles that describe in detail specific groups of cold-blooded vertebrates; illustrated by colour photographs, drawings, and maps.
Publisher: Facts On File
ISBN: 9781604132564
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Designed to introduce middle school students to the diverse species that make up the reptilian and amphibian classes. Includes more than 100 articles that describe in detail specific groups of cold-blooded vertebrates; illustrated by colour photographs, drawings, and maps.
Reptiles and Amphibians of the World
Author: Hans Hvass
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Reptiles of the World
Author: Raymond Lee Ditmars
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reptiles
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reptiles
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
Discovering Reptiles
Author:
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1646430514
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Discover the wonderful world of reptiles with Discovering Reptiles: a book jam-packed with scientific facts and fantastic, full-color images that crawl and slither right off the page! From iguanas to cobras and everything in between, this book is filled with information about everyone’s favorite cold-blooded creatures: the reptiles. Explore scientific facts about reptiles of all shapes and sizes with this easy-to-read book, including facts about the biggest reptiles to ever walk the Earth: the dinosaurs. Featuring a gorgeous tactile cover more colorful than any chameleon, this book is the perfect gift for any junior herpetologist. A must-have book for any child fascinated by the world’s best cold-blooded critters.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1646430514
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Discover the wonderful world of reptiles with Discovering Reptiles: a book jam-packed with scientific facts and fantastic, full-color images that crawl and slither right off the page! From iguanas to cobras and everything in between, this book is filled with information about everyone’s favorite cold-blooded creatures: the reptiles. Explore scientific facts about reptiles of all shapes and sizes with this easy-to-read book, including facts about the biggest reptiles to ever walk the Earth: the dinosaurs. Featuring a gorgeous tactile cover more colorful than any chameleon, this book is the perfect gift for any junior herpetologist. A must-have book for any child fascinated by the world’s best cold-blooded critters.
Lizards of the World
Author: Mark O'Shea
Publisher: Ivy Press
ISBN: 1782409580
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Lizards of the World is ultimate book on these fascinating creatures, featuring the all the different types of lizard worldwide. As survivors from the time of the dinosaurs, lizards are scaly, cold-blooded, living fossils—relics from a prehistoric world that remain alive and well in ours. Lizards exert a morbid fascination, in many mythologies they are dark creatures, symbolizing death and misfortune. From chameleons and skinks to geckos and iguanas, Lizards of the World brings these creatures firmly into the light, to reveal their extraordinary diversity Found in almost every type of terrain globally, there are almost 6,500 species of lizard, including lizards with frills, horns, or wings, those that drop their tails, and others that squirt blood from their eyes. Here, the lizard family and subfamily profiles, organized phylogenetically, are illustrated with stunning photography. Each profile includes a population distribution map, a table of essential information, and a fascinating commentary revealing notable characteristics, fresh scientific understanding, and the diversity of species. Written by world-renowned herpetologist Mark O’Shea, Lizards of the World is a magnificent showcase of the natural history and beauty of these remarkable reptiles.
Publisher: Ivy Press
ISBN: 1782409580
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Lizards of the World is ultimate book on these fascinating creatures, featuring the all the different types of lizard worldwide. As survivors from the time of the dinosaurs, lizards are scaly, cold-blooded, living fossils—relics from a prehistoric world that remain alive and well in ours. Lizards exert a morbid fascination, in many mythologies they are dark creatures, symbolizing death and misfortune. From chameleons and skinks to geckos and iguanas, Lizards of the World brings these creatures firmly into the light, to reveal their extraordinary diversity Found in almost every type of terrain globally, there are almost 6,500 species of lizard, including lizards with frills, horns, or wings, those that drop their tails, and others that squirt blood from their eyes. Here, the lizard family and subfamily profiles, organized phylogenetically, are illustrated with stunning photography. Each profile includes a population distribution map, a table of essential information, and a fascinating commentary revealing notable characteristics, fresh scientific understanding, and the diversity of species. Written by world-renowned herpetologist Mark O’Shea, Lizards of the World is a magnificent showcase of the natural history and beauty of these remarkable reptiles.
The World of Reptiles & Amphibians
Author: Maurice Burton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Nature Guide: Snakes and Other Reptiles and Amphibians
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 146543559X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
From tiny frogs in the rainforests to giant tropical crocodiles and desert lizards and snakes, explore the entire range of these cold-blooded creatures in this compact guide, filled with stunning photography, a comprehensive catalog of reptiles and amphibians, and key data organized in easily accessible panels.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 146543559X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
From tiny frogs in the rainforests to giant tropical crocodiles and desert lizards and snakes, explore the entire range of these cold-blooded creatures in this compact guide, filled with stunning photography, a comprehensive catalog of reptiles and amphibians, and key data organized in easily accessible panels.
Exploring the World of Reptiles & Amphibians
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781604132564
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781604132564
Category : Amphibians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description