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A Field Guide to Reptiles & Amphibians of Eastern & Central North America (Peterson Field Guide Series) | 
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| Authors: Roger Conant, Joseph T. Collins
Creators: Isabelle Hunt Conant (artist), Tom R. Johnson (artist), Suzanne L. Collins (photographer)
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Category: Book
List Price: $21.00
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 28830
Media: Paperback
Edition: 4
Pages: 640
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 4.5 x 1.4
ISBN: 0395904528
Dewey Decimal Number: 597.9097
UPC: 046442904520
EAN: 9780395904527
ASIN: 0395904528
Publication Date: May 15, 1998
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Condition: May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark.
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Product Description
This newly designed field guides features detailed descriptions of 595 species and subspecies. The 656 full-color illustrations and 384 drawings show key details for accurate identification. More than 100 color photographs and 333 color photographs and 333 color distribution maps accompany the species descriptions.
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A useful and beautiful book for the amateur naturalist. January 23, 1999
Jeff Card (jeffcard@iosphere.net) (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
28 out of 29 found this review helpful
As a casual amateur watcher of frogs, turtles, snakes, and lizard-like beasts, I recommend the Peterson Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Eastern and Central North American. The first part of the book consists of 48 colour plates, each illustrating about 10 similar species. Following the plates, the main part of the book consists of a very readable summary description of each species, together with a map showing its geographical range. Special line drawings illustrate particular features of some of the species, that help in their identification, and add to the reader's appreciation. The volume is well-indexed, and includes a glossary, and a reference list. It is sturdily bound in an attractive cover. I am writing this at a computer in a cold northern January, and I look forward to the spring and summer when I can sortie into the open spaces with my Guide, to enjoy a renewed appreciation of these marvellous creatures. Search as I might, I cannot find anything negative to write about this beautiful book.
The most accurate and authoratative field guide available. February 16, 1999
27 out of 28 found this review helpful
Beautiful color photographs, realistic paintings of each species illustrating diagnostic characteristics, and wonderful accounts on each form, from two of the most respected herpetologists to ever live. The color maps are not as good as the original black and white versions, but color photographs by the foremost authority on North American wildlife photography, more than make up for this. The maps are still better than those used in any field guide covering the same geographic area. Every kid should have at least one.
Bible of Amphibians and Reptiles of this region April 4, 2001
Webster Forrest (London United Kingdom)
25 out of 27 found this review helpful
This book was my bible as a boy. For anyone who enjoys watching small creatures in their natural habitats, the life-histories of amphibians and reptiles can be very enjoyable. This book is educational and extremely comprehensive. Even after moving to Europe, I kept my copy of this book, purely for sentimental value (none of the species from back home are to be found over here). The book is written for those who want a lot of information, yet it is accessible for anyone from a very inquisitive boy or girl, through to university students who want to identify species in the wild. (I know, I used my copy from the age of ten to twenty-five on countless field trips and excursions.) It's sturdy and affordable, especially considering the amount of information it contains. There are many b/w illustrations within the text showing specific identifying features, and a nice set of colour and black and white plates. More useful than Audubon, if you like these peaceful little animals this book will be with you for a long time.
Excellent guide January 12, 2002
Jaime R. Castro Cano (Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
Excellent guide, color plates are great aids for quicky identification as well as colored maps explaining range of each specie, it also explains details of each specie in a very detailed way and suggest many tips in order to recognize particular species. I own many guides and honestly this is part of my favorites and best guides, maybe you wont find anything better than this except for the Audubon Guides, considering the extensive color pictures on those...
Sorry about my grammar, Im from Mexico.
Simply the best! April 13, 2004
Matthew Childers (Illinois)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
There is no other guide which I would consult prior to herping trips. The color plates are fantastic and so well-drawn that I can recall seeing the animals depicted in the field. A knowledge of the arrangement of this guide will make this the most easily perused guide in the field as well.Any budding herpetologist would be wise to study the book from cover to cover in order to share in the wisdom of Conant/Collins. The field guide is easy to read (though technical details are necessarily prevalent) and can be understood by even the least herpetologically-inclined person.
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