written by Barry Clarke ; photographed by Geoff Brightling and Frank Greenaway
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Rev. ed
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
DK Pub.,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2005
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
72 p. :
Other Physical Details
col. ill. ;
Dimensions
29 cm
SERIES
Series Title
Eyewitness books
GENERAL NOTES
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Includes index
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 68) and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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What is an amphibian? -- Ancient amphibians -- Bare bones -- Importance of water -- Colors and markings -- Self-defense -- Fast food -- Hide and seek -- Senses and survival -- Leaps and bounds -- All fingers and toes -- Mating embraces -- Courtship displays -- Egg laying and parental care -- Metamorphosis -- Early days -- Frog or toad? -- Tailed amphibians -- Life in the trees -- Earth movers -- Poison-dart frogs and mantellas -- Friends and enemies -- Rare and endangered -- Conservation -- Did you know? -- Keeping amphibians as pets -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Examines the evolution, behavior, physical characteristics, and life cycle of all kinds of amphibians