books by Whit Gibbons

books by Whit Gibbons

books:

Whit Gibbons

Poisonous Plants and Venomous Animals of Alabama and Adjoining States
Whit Gibbons

University Alabama Press, 1990

"Range maps, illustrations, and color photographs make sure that you know what not to eat, smoke, touch, poke or sit on when in Alabama". -- New York Herpetological Society

Turtles of the Southeast ( Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book) (A Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book) (A Wormsloe ...

Kurt Buhlmann, Tracey Tuberville, ...

University of Georgia Press, 2008

THE new book on US Turtles
"Turtles of the Southeast" is a great book for many audiences, from those just casually curious about turtles to those who work with them every day as a profession. The book's layout is very useable. Turtle species are arranged according to the kind of habitat in ...

Their Blood Runs Cold: Adventures with Reptiles and Amphibians

Whit Gibbons

University Alabama Press, 1983

You have no idea....
Just read the book and you will cry you laugh so hard. Just imagine being a student in his class like I am. It is the best class I have ever taken hands down. Whit is remarkably intellegent in all areas of herps and this book is a wonderful example of how dedicated ...

Ecoviews: Snakes, Snails, and Environmental Tales

Whit Gibbons

University Alabama Press, 1998

A worthy message, told with a sense of humor
Many of Dr. Gibbons anecdotes and reminiscences are extremely funny, however the real reason to read this book is for the simple, plain-spoken justifications for the preservation of biodiversity.

Snakes Of The Southeast (Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book) (Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book)

Whit Gibbons, Michael E. Dorcas, ...

University of Georgia Press, 2005

Exactly what you're looking for!
This book has everything a child and/or adult needs to know about the snakes that can be found in any given area of the Southeast. Even down to the parish/county you may live in. It gives you hints that let you know which snake is which (enormously helpful for venomous ...

Frogs and Toads of the Southeast (A Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book) (A Wormsloe Foundation Nature Book)
Mike Dorcas and Whit Gibbons

University of Georgia Press, 2008

With more than forty native and introduced species of frogs and toads occurring in the southeastern United States, the region represents the heart of frog and toad diversity in the country. Renowned herpetologists Mike Dorcas and Whit Gibbons provide us with the most comprehensive and authoritative, yet accessible and fun-to-read, guide to these ...

Keeping All the Pieces: Perspectives on Natural History and the Environment
Whit Gibbons

Smithsonian, 1993

With the background of a scholar and the enthusiasm of a child, Gibbons explores the many pieces that support our environment such as caterpillar disguises, the origins of tumbleweeds, and fish that produce their own antifreeze. With compelling anecdotes and witty narrative, he celebrates the beauty of biodiversity and laments those that have ...

Amphibians and Reptiles of Georgia

Contributors

University of Georgia Press, 2008

A Great Reference Book for Georgia's Herpetofauna
Amphibians and Reptiles of Georgia is an excellent reference book, recommended for anyone with an interest in or appreciation for reptiles and amphibians generally, or anyone who wants to know more about the species that live in the state of Georgia. While it could be ...

Snakes of Georgia & South Carolina

Whit Gibbons, Patricia West, ...

University of Georgia, Savannah River Ecology, 1998

Too bad this neat little book is no longer in print
Don't let the small size fool you. This book is packed with detailed identification information for the Georgia and South Carolina region. I had no idea that a species could look so different based on a small geographic area. Also, it focuses on the most commonly ...