OUTDOORS / NATURE
We love guidebooks. Well, all reference books are interesting here at Whistlestop, but guides and references to the natural world and how to get about in it with ever-increasing knowledge and familiarity are important to us. This page conveys our current holdings and whatever reliable Pennsylvania or regional books we carry. "Survival" books will be here, too, although we hope you won't find yourself in that extremity. Historical "survival" books have a deep interest as well, because they often re-create a sense of what the world was like when we did not depend so blindly on technology. Here's the world -- enjoy!
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians
"Reptiles & Amphibians" features:
, Background information on evolution, anatomy, physiology, habitats, and life cycles of a range of reptile and amphibian families.
, A detailed look at how reptiles and amphibians survive-how they eat, move around, defend themselves, and combat temperature extremes.
, Examinations of metamorphosis, growth and longevity, and vocalization techniques.
, Practical advice on how to responsibly study reptiles and amphibians in the wild or care for them as pets.
, An identification guide to more than 160 of the most fascinating herpetological species from around the world, organized by environment.
, More than 300 full-color photos and illustrations.