<p><i>"A comprehensive guide to all 31 families of frogs. Spectacular full-color photographs... This book can be enjoyed by readers of all ages." -- Science News</i></p><p>Frogs and toads are one of nature's great animal success stories. They are also the "canary in the mine" for climate change. Renowned herpetologist Ellin Beltz paints a compelling picture of these small survivors.</p><p>Some of the features of <i><b>Frogs</b></i> are:</p><p><ul><li>Unprecedented selection of 125 color photographs of frogs and toads from around the world</li><li>Detailed examinations of all 31 frog and toad families, describing biology, behavior, physical characteristics, habitat, voice, feeding and reproduction</li><li>Review of the environmental threats that are rapidly reducing frog numbers around the world and the ongoing conservation efforts to stem potential losses</li><li>Historical overview of frogs in myth and culture and their place in art and literature</li><li>Sidebars highlighting unusual and interesting facts.</li></ul></p><p><i><b>Frogs</b></i> is a comprehensive and fascinating reference that is extremely useful for herpetologists and naturalists and informative for general readers.</p>