The frogs and reptiles in Australia have evolved to be able to live in a wide variety of climates. Some frogs, for example, live in the trees; others burrow under the ground. Turtles have adapted to live in both marine and freshwater environments. This book features these amazing creatures photographed in full color in their natural habitats.

Project kit in poster form for primary school students, providing information on Australian frogs and reptiles. Includes information about habitats, conservation, and links to relevant websites. Includes colour photos.

One in the Nature Kids series. Provides lavishly illustrated descriptions of a range of Australian frogs and reptiles, with information about their biology and ecology. Includes an index. The author's other publications include 'Australian Wildlife', Australian Birdlife and Australian Sealife'.

All Australian children's books published from 1989 to 2000 are listed in this essential reference for those who appreciate the richness of Australian writing for children. Following the same format as volumes 1 and 2 in this series chronicling books published as early as 1774, entries include publishing details, the number of illustrations, and the awards received for each book. This third volume follows the continuing careers of authors such as Mem Fox, Bob Graham, Robin Klein, and Paul Jennings, and traces changes in the popularity of Australian themes and settings to identify publishing trends. Varied cultural aspects of modern-day life are shown, from globalization, commercialism, and the rise of the middle class in Asia to desktop publishing, outcome-based school curricula, and the modern obsession with celebrities all of which are reflected in the type and quantity of books produced by Australian writers and publishers. The wealth of included material will extend researchers' understanding of the range of Australian children's books. "

Australia has one of the world's most interesting collections of frogs and reptiles and this is the perfect guide book for young children to identify the many recognisable (and funny looking) creatures. From the life cycle of a frog, to crocodiles and turtles, lizards and snakes this book has them all.