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This guide to the snakes, frogs, turtles, and salamanders of North America aids in the identification of 212 species. Learn:- How to tell the difference between reptiles and amphibians- How and where to find them- How to separate fact from fableReptiles and Amphibians includes full-color illustrations, up-to-date range maps, and a host of fascinating facts about these interesting and unusual animals.Using clear text and detailed illustrations, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press present accurate information in a handy format for the beginner to the expert. These guides focus on what your students are really going to see. They are easy to use: detailed, full-color illustrations, text, and maps are all in one place. They are easy to understand: accurate, accessible information is simplified without being misrepresented. They are authoritative, containing up-to-date information written experts and checked by specialists. And they are portable: handy and lightweight, designed to fit in a pocket and be carried anywhere.

Full-color illustrations of 278 of the most common fresh- and salt-water fishes accompany clear and concise descriptions that tell:-Where different fishes live and what they eat-Their sizes, shapes, and other identifying features-Their intriguing and various ways of lifeFishes is a fascinating guide for everyone interested in learning about underwater life.