By: John L. Behler; F. Wayne King (Author)
The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians, written by John L. Behler and F. Wayne King, is one of the best Books on ichthyology. It is renowned for its high-quality binding and pages, as well as its genre-specific and knowledgeable content. Readers are always highly satisfied with the overall quality of the book.Kate Newberry: Thank you for getting me this beautiful book for my grandsons at such a reasonable price. To buy them all new would have been at least 5x the price. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
United States on Mar 02, 2023
Ms. Mouse: Well written. Turtleback cover creates a nice size and nice look on smaller shelves.
United States on Jan 15, 2023
Judy Blackburn: These books are full of wonderful information about our world. Highly recommend them.
United States on Nov 21, 2022
Luis P.: Trae excelente información para identificar a los animales como ilustraciones y métodos para contar escamas, etc.
Las fotos son muy buenas pero muchas de las especies que trae están desactualizadas así como algunas familias. Pero por su tamaño es muy práctico y las especies las encuentras aún con el nombre viejo.
Mexico on Jan 31, 2022
Sara Carter: Good Product
Canada on Jul 07, 2020
JackiePaws: I love this book,
great condition
lots of information
Canada on Jun 04, 2016
Drewford: I have been a fan of the Audubon Society field guides since I was a young child. The beautiful color photos are fascinating and very useful for identifying various species. I also love the organization of these guides, with the photo plates up front and easy to navigate, reserving the data entries for the back of the book. It makes the identification process a little easier up front, while still keeping additional information close at hand for later study.
This reptiles and amphibians guide is no exception. All the characteristic quality of the other Audubon Society guides, with the same beautiful photo plates you've come to expect.
Some more particular reviewers have noted that this edition that dates back to 1979 is now somewhat out of date, as some subspecies and common names have changed in recent years. Not sure if any of the taxonomy has changed, but certainly would warrant a new edition if it has.
That said, the age of this guide has not diminished its overall quality, nor its handiness to the casual naturalist. I have already used this guide to positively ID a number of common species native to my area, and this book has become a cherished piece of...
United States on Apr 11, 2016
Michael: Great guide
United Kingdom on Mar 28, 2015
R G: What a lot of reptiles and amphibians there are in North America. I was able to check up on various species I had read about, but there are many, many more I had never heard of
United Kingdom on Mar 29, 2013
National Audubon Society Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of North America - Paperback Edition | The Book of Snakes: A Comprehensive Guide to 600 Species from Around the Globe | Exploring Our Enduring Fascination with the Mysterious Eel: An Insightful Guide to the Natural World | |
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Total Reviews | 14 reviews | 25 reviews | 114 reviews |
ISBN-10 | 0394508246 | 022645939X | 0062968823 |
Ichthyology (Books) | Ichthyology | Ichthyology | Ichthyology |
Item Weight | 1.09 pounds | 5.15 pounds | 6.4 ounces |
Language | English | English | English |
Biology of Reptiles & Amphibians | Biology of Reptiles & Amphibians | Biology of Reptiles & Amphibians | |
Publisher | The National Audubon Society; Later Printing edition | University of Chicago Press; First Edition | Ecco; Reprint edition |
Best Sellers Rank | #148 in Ichthyology #305 in Biology of Reptiles & Amphibians#1,057 in Outdoors & Nature Reference | #8 in Ichthyology #23 in Biology of Reptiles & Amphibians#42 in Pet Loss Grief | #29 in Ichthyology #146 in Biology of Fishes & Sharks#7,142 in Memoirs |
ISBN-13 | 978-0394508245 | 978-0226459394 | 978-0062968821 |
ASIN | B0073PAQOA | ||
Customer Reviews | 4.9/5 stars of 802 ratings | 4.9/5 stars of 507 ratings | 4.5/5 stars of 1,258 ratings |
Outdoors & Nature Reference | Outdoors & Nature Reference |
Killerbees: Always loved the guides to pass on to the little ones. Good to know witch ones to give a wider berth to. Good gift for kids, no batteries needed.
United States on Jul 21, 2023