DK Eyewitness Books: Amphibian: Discover the World of Frogs, Toads, Newts, and Salamanders--Their Habitats, and L

by Barry Clarke

Book Overview

Frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, and the rare caecilians come in a stunning array of colors, shapes, sizes, and habitats. They live both in water and on land and move in a great variety of ways from swimming to hopping and even flying. With a series of specially commissioned photographs, Amphibian takes a close look at the fascinating natural history of these creatures from the bright green, red-eyed tree frogs to dull, burrowing, wormlike...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0756613809
• ISBN13: 9780756613808
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Stunning photos!

The Eyewitness books are made for kids, but I would say this book is a must-have for all amphibian fans, including adults. The photos are absolutely stunning, and the text is very good, even for adults. I love this book!

One of the stronger Eyewitness books

For those who are new to the Eyewitness format, it consists of thematically arranged two-page spreads of brilliant photographs on a white background. There is an intro paragraph in the upper left-hand corner, but most of the text is in the captions that go with the photographs. Generally, the biological sciences titles are the strongest in this series, since other topics often need a more organized progression of topics. You'll get a lot of information out of these books, but you won't get a systematic anaylsis. This is an especially good book. The organization works well for the topic, and there is a great deal of in-depth information not normally covered even in high school-level biology books. Great for any child interested in amphibians!

Las ilustraciones cautiban la atencion del lector.

The beautiful color illustrations definitely capture the attention of the reader. This is another excellent Eyewitness book in spanish. This book brings the subject of frogs, newts, and salamanders to its readers. The pictures of the various poison dart frogs was especially informative.

fun book

My son and I greatly enjoyed this book. It is presented in the typical, and attractive, Eyewitness style, and is packed with information and pictures. I especially enjoyed reading about ancient amphibians. I had no idea that they grew so large in ancient times!