Sea Searcher's Handbook: Activities from the Monterey Bay Aquarium

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This delightful book explores rocky shores, wetlands, sandy shores, kelp forests, the open sea and deep sea, where kids will meet fascinating creatures from playful sea otters to mysterious sharks.

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Full-color photos. A closeup look at the habitats, behavior, and natural history of the species that once ruled the earth. "Reptile stands out because of the fascinating photographs, which are brilliantly lifelike and well chosen to demonstrate concepts discussed, educating readers in a way that words cannot. The text is nicely balanced between straightforward factual data and intriguing bits of trivia, making the book useful both to browsers and report writers."--School Library Journal.

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Reptiles Alive!.......2006-02-24

Dorling Kindersley does it again. Their "Eyewitness: Reptile" book is full of beautiful photographs and fascinating facts. This book, as with the others in the DK "Eyewitness" series, can be enjoyed as casual reading by readers of all ages, as well as used as a helpful resource book.

Great deal!.......2005-09-29

this book was a great deal, in really good condition, and my son loves it! Thanks!

This won't be our last Eyewitness book!.......2005-05-05

This gift from my mother in law for my son sat unused on the shelf for about 2 years before he discovered it at the age of 6. Now suddenly it's the favorite "toy"; dragged to school, on short car trips across town and kept close during every spare moment at home. He knows instantly how to find his favorite spreads on the alligator snapping turtle and the crocodile skulls - invaluable for impressing his friends, teachers and complete strangers. This book inspired a very keen interest, to say the least!

Yes, the Eyewitness series is *technically* for an older reading level but they still make good picture books for younger kids because the pictures are visually stimulating and graphically laid-out on a plain white background (non-distracting). The information is also broken up into small groups of text next to specific photos or illustrations, arranged interestingly around the page. When a picture sparks his interest I can read about that item to my son and leave out other items until he's ready to explore further. In this way, our one-spread-per-night "story" time stays fun for his young mind without being overwhelming.

Just for example, the spread on Turtles and Tortoises starts with a technical definition in the main body, then the "tidbits" of info spread around the rest of the space give interesting anecdotes about their shells, common and uncommon species, turtle mythology, the largest turtle on record and Lonesome George, the last giant Galapagos island tortoise. Just enough educational material upon which to start research for a school paper, but not so much that it becomes discouraging.

What it all comes down to is, this book impressed me so much that I will be ordering several other of the Eyewitness series books as my kids grow, both for their enjoyment and as good reference materials for school. Excellent!
-Andrea, aka Merribelle

Great for toddlers/preschool.......2001-10-19

My 3 year old son loves these books,and they have really helped get him excited about animals and nature. Now when we go for walks he can name every bug, bird, snake etc. that we see and tell me a little about them.

A very intresting book with every type of reptile........1999-09-01

This is a very good book and is my second favorite Eyewitness book coming after Eyewitness SHARK. This book tells about every reptile: Snakes, Allogators and Crocidiles, Lizards, Turtles and Tuateras.I love this book because it tells you very intresting facts about reptiles. You should buy this book because it is awsome!

The ROM Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Ontario

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Very nice!
Useful pocket guide that lacks some detail

The ROM Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Ontario
Ross Macculloch , and Royal Ontario Museum
Manufacturer: McClelland & Stewart
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0771076517
Release Date: 2002-05-02

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Our amphibians and reptiles hold a fascination for young and old alike. Often very beautiful and frequently misunderstood, they are worthy of closer acquaintance and greatly reward attentive study in the field. The definitive ROM Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Ontario is researched, written, and designed specifically for the Ontario reader and visitor. It is the most authoritative, easy to use, and beautifully designed guide available, with a stunning selection of photographs unsurpassed anywhere.

This landmark publication features:

•Detailed and clearly written descriptions of every species of amphibian and reptile in Ontario – mudpuppies, newts, salamanders, toads, frogs, turtles, skinks, and snakes – including notes on Appearance, Habitat and Behaviour, Reproduction (including mating calls), and Status.
•Stunning full-colour photographs from Canada’s top wildlife photographers, carefully selected for quick and easy identification in the field.
•Easy-to-read Ontario and North America colour distribution maps.
•Handy size and format, with photos, description, and range maps for each species all on one page spread.
•Glossary, Checklists, and Index.

This unique guide, produced in association with one of Canada’s most widely recognized and popular scientific and cultural institutions, is the guide to the fascinating world of Ontario’s reptiles and amphibians.

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Very nice!.......2003-10-15

I'm not an expert who is able to critique this book indepth, but I've found this to be helpful. It may have some flaws, but I think it makes a wonderful addition to any amateur Ontario herpetologist's library.

Useful pocket guide that lacks some detail.......2002-09-19

Ontarians have not had a field guide to their reptiles and amphibians since Bob Johnson's Familiar Reptiles and Amphibians of Ontario (1989). Whereas Johnson's little book was illustrated with black-and-white sketches that may or may not have resembled the actual animal in question, this new pocket guide is a showcase for excellent herp photography, giving each species native to Ontario three full-colour photographs on the facing page of each written description.

It's important to remember that this is a field guide, focused on the identification of wildlife in the field, and as such is not terribly in-depth -- after all, it's supposed to fit in your pocket! Each species is limited to a page of description and a page of photographs, a format which, for the most part, works rather well. Information is basic (identification, habitat, diet, reproduction), concise and, for the most part, accurate.

But brevity can be risky, and errors can sometimes creep in. ...

Common names definitely suffer from the focus on the species level, as "Eastern Racer" and "Eastern Ratsnake" are used, rather than the more commonly used subspecies names of "Blue Racer" and "Black Rat Snake". ...

In spite of the real space limitations, I would have liked to have seen descriptions of frog and toad calls and of amphibian eggs, which are dealt with only occasionally (larvae and tadpoles are well represented in the photographs).

Those wanting to learn more about our native herpetofauna would do well to consult the excellent Amphibians and Reptiles of the Great Lakes Region by James H. Harding (1997). But, since that book is too large to tuck into your bag or pocket, grab this little book instead if you're heading out into the field and need to know what it is you've just found.

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Encyclopaedia of Amphibia

Manufacturer: Anmol Publications Pvt Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 8126110236

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THE ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS [F5]
T. & K. Adler Halliday
Manufacturer: Facts On File
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000WQ1BR8

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Frommer's Portable Guides offer all the detailed information and insider advice of a Frommer's Complete Guide--but in a concise, pocket-sized format. Perfect for the short-term traveler who insists on value and doesn't want to wade through or carry a full-size guidebook, this series selects the very best choices in all price categories and takes you straight to the top sights. Get the latest on hotels, restaurants, sightseeing, sports, shopping, and nightlife in a nutshell in these lightweight, inexpensive guides. This guide captures the very best of Hawaii's most fascinating and diverse island. Frommer's Portable Hawaii: The Big Island, written and personally researched by one of Hawaii's most noted journalists, is a concise, candid guide to the best places to stay and dine in all price categories. We'll take you on all kinds of adventures, from an erupting volcano to rain-forest waterfalls, from world-class golf courses to secret snorkeling spots, from deep-sea fishing to scuba diving. The perfect tropical getaway is yours with Frommer's!

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Forget the rest.......2007-03-14

I have purchased other items about the Big Island and they don't hold a candle to this book.

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Ca marche!

Collage: Revision de grammaire (Student Edition)
Lucia F Baker , Ruth Allen Bleuzé , Laura L.B. Border , Carmen Grace , Janice Bertrand Owen , and Ann Williams
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0072343982

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Collage is one of the most widely used and highly respected programs for intermediate French courses. As in previous editions, Collage is a component program and consists of a grammar review (Collage: Révision de grammaire), a cultural reader (Collage: Variétés culturelles, and a literary reader (Collage: Lectures littéraires). The program is coordinated by theme and by content, chapter by chapter across all 3 books. The result is a very flexible program that can be used in any combination and can be easily adapted to suit a wide variety of instructors and courses. The new edition of Collage retains the flexible format that works so well in the classroom, and offers a host of new features as well as a streamlined grammar presentation. The Fifth edition of Collage continues to introduce students to francophone countries and cultures throughout all of the components.

Customer Reviews:

Ca marche!.......2007-09-19

I'm using it right now for French 201. The only drawback is that it has a french/english dictionary in the back and not an english/french like the previous book. I think the authors presume that we shouldn't be using english at all (or minimally). Even so, it would come in handy for those of us still struggling with vocabulary. Merci!

Varietes culturelles to accompany Collage: Revision de grammaire

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Varietes culturelles to accompany Collage: Revision de grammaire
Lucia F Baker , Ruth Allen Bleuzé , Laura L.B. Border , Carmen Grace , Janice Bertrand Owen , and Ann Williams
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COLLAGE 4th EDITION is a thorough and beautiful revision of one of the most widely used and highly respected programs for intermediate French courses. As in previous editions, COLLAGE is a component program. COLLAGE 4th EDITION now consists of 3 volumes -- a review grammar, a cultural reader, and a literary reader -- that are coordinated by theme and by language, chapter by chapter, across all 3 books. The result is a very flexible program that can be used in any combination and so is easily adapted to suit a wide variety of instructors and courses. The new edition of COLLAGE retains the flexible format that works so well in the classroom but offers a new look and new features, along with refreshing new readings and a streamlined grammar presentation. The fourth edition of COLLAGE also introduces students to francophone countries and cultures throughout all of the components.

Lectures litteraires to accompany Collage: Revision de grammaire

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Lectures litteraires to accompany Collage: Revision de grammaire
Lucia F Baker , Ruth Allen Bleuzé , Laura L.B. Border , Carmen Grace , Janice Bertrand Owen , and Ann Williams
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Instructor's Manual to accompany Collage (5th Ed)

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AUDIOSCRIPT TO ACCOMPANY COLLAGE, revision de grammaire

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AUDIOSCRIPT TO ACCOMPANY COLLAGE, revision de grammaire
Bleuze, Border, Grace, Owen, Williams-Gascon Baker
Manufacturer: Mc Graw Hill
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INCLUDES 6 AUDIO CD'S. BLACK AND WHITE EDITION. 73 PAGES.

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Ri Ig Revision De Grammaire
Collage
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Cahier Dandapos;exercices Oraux Et Ecrits: A Workbook/lab Manual To Accompany Collage: Revision De Grammaire

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Ruth Allen Bleuz?, Laura L.B. Border, Carmen Grace, Janice Bertrand Owen Lucia F Baker
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Cass+Ts Collage Revision De Grammaire
Baker
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ASIN: 0079117619

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Collage: Revision de grammaire
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