| Edition |
Revised edition. |
| Description |
72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. |
| Series |
Eyewitness books |
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Dorling Kindersley eyewitness books.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Summary |
Examines the evolution, behavior, physical characteristics, and life cycle of all kinds of amphibians. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 68) and index. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.4 1.0 87194. |
| Subject |
Amphibians -- Juvenile literature.
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Amphibians.
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| Added Author |
Brightling, Geoff, illustrator.
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Greenaway, Frank, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
0756613809 Hardcover |
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9780756613808 Hardcover |
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0756613817 Library Binding |
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9780756613815 Library Binding |
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