paper + compact disc

72 pages + audio cd
full-color photographs

February 2004

• Book includes an hour-long CD with sounds for over 35 species

• How to identify species by ear

• Text provides helpful mnemonics for each sound

• When and how each call is used

• Information on physical characteristics and life history of each species

This superb collection of field recordings and descriptions offers unparalleled access to the sounds and calls of numerous popular and less well-known frogs and toads. The book and CD provides an introduction to the sound repertoire of species living in eastern and central North America. A variety of calls from each species are included, along with an in-depth description and explanation of their significance. In addition to color photographs of the most common species, the text offers a fascinating look at the science of amphibian calls, making these guides indispensable aids for the outdoor enthusiast.