Cronin's key guide to Australian reptiles and frogs by Leonard Cronin Published 2009 by Jacana/Allen and Unwin, colour illustrations, soft cover, 232 pages Price $A35.00 plus $A12 postage within Australia [up to 3 kg], overseas postage please request a quote ISBN 9781741751123

An indispensable guide to Australia 's fascinating reptiles and frogs. This book, the fifth in the Cronin's Key Guide series, is packed with information about the behaviour, development, food and habitat of Australia 's remarkable reptile and frogs. Each entry fully describes a species and its way of life. Colourfully illustrated throughout with detailed artwork and with maps showing where each animal occurs, this is a handy family reference or a guide for the bushwalker or traveller.

About the author

Leonard Cronin is one of Australia 's foremost natural history authors. Trained as a biologist, he is a prolific writer of books and articles about the Australian flora, fauna and environment, bringing his own fascination with the natural world to the general reader. He contributes a monthly column about Australian wildlife to the ABC's Gardening Australia magazine.