Croak

A Book of Fun for Frog Lovers

Phil Bishop

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Exisle Publishing
16 June 2021

Dictionaries of quotations; Mathematics & Sciences; Wildlife: reptiles & amphibians

Series: Animal Happiness

Croak is a collection of delightful quotes and gorgeous photographs celebrating the underappreciated beauty of frogs. It will delight anyone with a fondness of these fascinating creatures, and may surprise others who haven’t yet come to appreciate the members of the animal kingdom who ‘croak’.

As amphibians, frogs are part of the most threatened group of land animals. They come in every shape and form, from round blobs to leaf-like mimics; they live on every continent in the world except for Antarctica; and they have a huge variety of lifestyles and reproductive modes, from giving birth to live young and carrying babies around on their backs to living their entire lives in deep caves underground! Croak will open your eyes to their vibrant variety and the urgent need to protect our amphibian friends.

Many of the stunning, colourful images in Croak were taken by author Phil Bishop on his travels around the world. They showcase frogs in their natural habitats, paired with quotes from famous faces such as Cameron Diaz and John Steinbeck. Simultaneously amusing and illuminating, this is the perfect coffee table book to be dipped into occasionally, or to be read all at once by budding frog-aficionados.

So if you’re interested in what frogs were up to 65 million years ago, or how they are related to 10% of all Nobel prizes, pick up Croak and find out all about these wonderful creatures.

Edited by: Phil Bishop
Imprint: Exisle Publishing
Country of Publication: New Zealand
Volume: 7
Dimensions: Height: 222mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 620g
ISBN: 9781925820812
ISBN 10: 1925820815
Series: Animal Happiness
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 16 June 2021
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Phil Bishop was a Professor of Zoology who worked at the forefront of conservation, seeking to deepen our understanding of amphibians as vitally important creatures. His passing early in 2021 is a loss keenly felt by the scientific community. This book now serves as a tribute to his incredible life.

Reviews for Croak: A Book of Fun for Frog Lovers

this book is the perfect introduction to the world of frogs. -- Let's Find Out (Victorian Sconce Teacher's Magazine) insightful musings on the environment by the likes of David Attenborough, Jean-Michel Cousteau, Jane Goodall (who twice visited NZ as a guest of Bishop's) and Tim Flannery provide thoughtful sustenance. -- The Australian quite the visual feast. Seeing all these pictures reminds me that not all frogs are green; the colour variation between the various species is just staggering. -- Halfman, Halfbook It is the most delightful book I've ever seen about frogs. * Wild Ozark * Even if you're not yet a frog lover, you may be delightfully surprised by their varied colors, shapes, and sizes. * Telegram-Gazette *