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The Snake and the Salamander: Reptiles and Amphibians from Maine to Virginia
Alvin R. Breisch
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Description for The Snake and the Salamander: Reptiles and Amphibians from Maine to Virginia
Hardback. The surprising colors and fascinating lifestyles of the reptile and amphibian species in this book will mesmerize readers young and old. Illustrator(s): Patterson, Matt. Num Pages: 232 pages, 93, 93 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBE; WNCK; YNNR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 203 x 19. Weight in Grams: 908.
In the best tradition of natural history writing and art, The Snake and the Salamander explores the diverse collection of reptiles and amphibians that inhabit the northeastern quadrant of the United States. Covering 13 states that run from Maine to Virginia, author Alvin R. Breisch and artist Matt Patterson showcase the lives of 83 species of snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and salamanders. These intriguing animals are organized by habitat and type, from forest to grassland to bogs to big waters, and revealed through a combination of Breisch's engaging prose and Patterson's original color illustrations. Breisch's guided ... Read more
In the best tradition of natural history writing and art, The Snake and the Salamander explores the diverse collection of reptiles and amphibians that inhabit the northeastern quadrant of the United States. Covering 13 states that run from Maine to Virginia, author Alvin R. Breisch and artist Matt Patterson showcase the lives of 83 species of snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and salamanders. These intriguing animals are organized by habitat and type, from forest to grassland to bogs to big waters, and revealed through a combination of Breisch's engaging prose and Patterson's original color illustrations. Breisch's guided ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
908g
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD, United States
ISBN
9781421421575
SKU
V9781421421575
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Ref
99-50
About Alvin R. Breisch
Alvin R. Breisch, a collaborator with the Roosevelt Wild Life Station, was the amphibian and reptile specialist and the director of the Amphibian and Reptile Atlas Project for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation until his retirement in 2009. He is a coauthor of The Amphibians and Reptiles of New York State: Identification, Natural History, and Conservation. Matt ... Read more
Reviews for The Snake and the Salamander: Reptiles and Amphibians from Maine to Virginia
The breadth of herpetofauna in the area will surprise many readers: more than 8% of the world's salamanders and 11% of all turtle species live in the region. Beyond numbers, however, lie aesthetics. The surprising colors and fascinating lifestyles of the reptile and amphibian species in this book will mesmerize readers young and old.
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