Reptiles and Frogs in the Bush

Reptiles and Frogs in the Bush
Author: Brian Bush
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2007
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781920694746

This guide answers often-asked questions such as: What does a frog dropping or lizard burrow look like? How do you read a snake track? What do you do when you find a snake in your garden? What is the correct way of handling a frog or photographing a reptile? It contains species, scientific and common names, and much more.

The Hidden Life of a Toad

The Hidden Life of a Toad
Author: Doug Wechsler
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
Total Pages: 53
Release: 2020-12-23
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1684520819

In jaw-dropping photos, Doug Wechsler captures the life cycle of the American toad from egg to tadpole to adult. To get these images, Wechsler sat in a pond wearing waders, went out night after night in search of toads, and cut his own glass to make a home aquarium. The resulting photos reveal metamorphosis in extreme close-up as readers have never seen it before. Budding naturalists will be transfixed by this unprecedented peek into the secrets of tadpole transformation. A book that encourages observation and conservation and may start some young biologists off on their own lifelong quests to understand animals — Kirkus Reviews, starred review A fascinating look at toad development — Booklist, starred review Suitable for libraries needing to bolster their early nonfiction collections — School Library Journal A remarkable visual chronicle of an easily overlooked creature — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Chicago Public Library’s 2017 Best of the Best Books selection 2018 Green Earth Book Honor for Children’s nonfiction

Ten Nasty Little Toads

Ten Nasty Little Toads
Author: Steve Cole
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2018-10-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1786699303

A full-colour gift book of ten darkly-comic and hilarious cautionary tales by Astrosaurs author Steve Cole, illustrated by Tim Archbold. In these delightfully humorous tales of a decidedly blackish hue, ten follysome toads can never change their beastly habits despite the efforts of goodly witch Madame Rana who reminds them 'It's never too late to change.' The Toad With Square Eyes develops mutant thumbs and fingers and finds himself on the other side of the screen; Cherry Oddfellow, the Dirty Little Toad, is part-girl, part-mudslide; and Jeremiah Bratson, the Spoiled Little Toad, finds himself face-to-face with a perfect robot replica. Featuring toady facts, quizzes and games, this collection of tales is a warning to certain children that there must come an hour when they pay the price...

Of Golden Toads and Serpents' Roads

Of Golden Toads and Serpents' Roads
Author: Paul Freed
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2003
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781585442713

Combines the spirit of adventure with natural history and science.

Continent

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Total Pages: 930
Release: 1912
Genre: Christianity
ISBN:

Handbook of Frogs and Toads of the United States and Canada

Handbook of Frogs and Toads of the United States and Canada
Author: Albert Hazen Wright
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 671
Release: 2019-06-30
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1501738097

The preeminent naturalists Albert Hazen Wright and Anna Allen Wright spent years assembling the wealth of material on frogs and toads appearing in this widely used handbook, the third edition of which was originally published in 1949. With abundant black-and-white photographs, colorful descriptions, journal notes from the field, and excerpts from the literature, their personalized natural history emphasizes amphibians observed in the wild. In a foreword to the 1995 paperback edition, Roy McDiarmid, a foremost specialist on frogs and toads, brings the book into historical perspective and supplies information to bring it up to date. Accounts of more than 100 species and subspecies cover such topics as common and scientific names, range, habitat, size, and general appearance, as well as color, structure, voice, and breeding. Separate keys are given for secondary sexual characteristics, eggs, tadpoles, families, and species. Generous quotations from the Wrights' field journals give the reader a sense of the problems and satisfactions of their work.

The Rainforest Family and Those Terrible Toads

The Rainforest Family and Those Terrible Toads
Author: Peter Lamond
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
Total Pages: 93
Release: 2011-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1609762975

The Rainforest Family and Those Terrible Toads takes place in Australia's Lamington National Park. Two children named Alec and Philippa become lost in the park's rainforest, but are soon comforted by an extremely small Koori warrior named Wargunya. He tells them a story about the time the rainforest was invaded by a tribe of cane toads led by the toad king, Bufo; and how Wargunya tried to trick some animals into scaring the toads away. His first efforts fail, so the small warrior consults a wise koala called Klyma, who advises him with a better plan. This time Wargunya enlists all of the animals in a common goal: Get rid of Those Terrible Toads! The plan succeeds and the cane toads are vanquished. The children are then found by their parents, just before the warrior is about to tell them how he became so tiny. Alec and Philippa excitedly tell all about their adventure, but their parents don't believe them. As the family exits the rainforest, Wargunya sadly watches his new friends leave. In this first book of a series, Wargunya got rid of a load of toads. Watch for the sequel!

The Collected Works of Thornton Burgess (Illustrated Edition)

The Collected Works of Thornton Burgess (Illustrated Edition)
Author: Thornton Burgess
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 2674
Release: 2023-11-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

The Collected Works of Thornton Burgess (Illustrated Edition) is a delightful collection of children's literature filled with anthropomorphic animal characters that teach valuable lessons about nature and the environment. Written in a simple yet engaging style, Burgess captures the imagination of young readers while instilling in them a love and appreciation for the natural world. The illustrations throughout the book enhance the storytelling experience, bringing to life the charming animal characters and their adventures in the forest. This collection is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers of all ages. Thornton Burgess's works have made a significant impact as educational tools, sparking curiosity and interest in nature among readers. His deep understanding of wildlife and his passion for environmental conservation are evident in his writing, making him a pioneer in using literature to promote environmental awareness. The Collected Works of Thornton Burgess is a must-read for anyone seeking to reconnect with nature and rediscover the joy of storytelling through the eyes of beloved animal characters.

Toad Away

Toad Away
Author: Morris Gleitzman
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2008-12-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307548139

Limpy the toad has a vision. A world where cane toads and humans play mudslides together and help each other with the shopping. But how does a young cane toad discover the ancient secret of living in peace with humans?