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Books with author C. W. MATTISON

  • Snake: The Essential Visual Guide

    Chris Mattison

    Paperback (DK, March 15, 2016)
    A comprehensive, best-selling guide to more than 3,000 snake species for fans of snakes, snake owners, and students โ€” now in an updated second edition produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution.Get to know more than 3,000 snakes from around the world, from the familiar, massive Green Anaconda to the deadly Tropical Rattlesnake, the Reticulated Python, Red-Spitting Cobra, Puff Adder, Gaboon Viper, and more. Learn about the lesser-known dainty Leopard Snake, whose bright markings trick predators โ€” and often humans โ€” into thinking it is a deadly viper.Snake uses gorgeous, full-color photographs of 60 snakes to showcase what makes these reptiles so extraordinary, and includes more than 450 illustrations and detailed close-up photographs that show the snakes in action.Herpetology expert and wildlife photographer Chris Mattison accompanies each profile with fascinating snake facts and trivia on the snake's physical and behavioral characteristics, information about habitats, reproductive behavior, feeding, defense, and more. Plus, the updated, easy-to-reference Snake Directory lists every snake species within the 18 snake families, including little-known and rarely sighted species.Snake is a beautiful and comprehensive guide to some of nature's more compelling animals.
  • The New Encyclopedia of Snakes

    Chris Mattison

    Hardcover (Princeton University Press, Sept. 9, 2007)
    Comprehensive, up-to-date, and richly illustrated with some 200 color photographs, The New Encyclopedia of Snakes is the best single-volume reference on snakes. A thorough revision of the highly successful Encyclopedia of Snakes, Chris Mattison's new book is the only one of its kind to deal in detail with snakes from around the world. Addressing the natural history of snakes and their relationship with each other and with other groups of animals, the book incorporates new information on snake biology and classification and includes a complete list of every family and genus, with notes on each. Throughout, photographs show the fascinating variety of snake coloration and camouflage, and illustrate and clarify the many topics covered. Organized thematically, the book addresses the origin and evolution of snakes; their morphology and function; how and where they live; their methods of feeding, defense, and reproduction; their taxonomy and classification; and their interaction with humans. The New Encyclopedia of Snakes is the ideal reference for anyone interested in snakes--whether they come across them in the wild, go looking for them, keep them captive, or are simply fascinated by them. A comprehensive, up-to-date, and richly illustrated reference Text enhanced by some 200 color photographs of snakes from all over the world Easy-to-read fact boxes about topics of special interest
  • Snake: The Essential Visual Guide to the World of Snakes

    Chris Mattison

    Hardcover (DK ADULT, Sept. 15, 1999)
    Describes more than 3,000 snakes from around the world, covering their behavior, anatomy, feeding habits, and evolution
  • Snake

    Chris Mattison

    Paperback (DK ADULT, Jan. 23, 2006)
    A comprehensive, best-selling guide to more than 3,000 snake species for fans of snakes, snake owners, and students โ€” now in an updated second edition produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution.Get to know more than 3,000 snakes from around the world, from the familiar, massive Green Anaconda to the deadly Tropical Rattlesnake, the Reticulated Python, Red-Spitting Cobra, Puff Adder, Gaboon Viper, and more. Learn about the lesser-known dainty Leopard Snake, whose bright markings trick predators โ€” and often humans โ€” into thinking it is a deadly viper.Snake uses gorgeous, full-color photographs of 60 snakes to showcase what makes these reptiles so extraordinary, and includes more than 450 illustrations and detailed close-up photographs that show the snakes in action.Herpetology expert and wildlife photographer Chris Mattison accompanies each profile with fascinating snake facts and trivia on the snake's physical and behavioral characteristics, information about habitats, reproductive behavior, feeding, defense, and more. Plus, the updated, easy-to-reference Snake Directory lists every snake species within the 18 snake families, including little-known and rarely sighted species.Snake is a beautiful and comprehensive guide to some of nature's more compelling animals.
  • Lizards of the World

    Chris Mattison

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Feb. 1, 2004)
    Human interest in lizards is not new. These reptiles have been the subject of superstition and speculation for thousands of years, and their remarkably diverse forms, colors, and behavior continue to fascinate us today. We know comparatively little aboutlizards, however, and the data produced by increasing scientific study is often impenetrable or inaccessible to the interested general reader. Written as an introduction to the natural history of lizards, this book helps to answer the many questions thatboth amateur and professional naturalists ask about these animals. The first seven chapters cover the origins, form, function and color, environment, feeding, defense, reproduction, movement, and distribution of lizards -- from tiny tropical geckos to the huge Komodo dragon. The author also discusses lizards in captivity and their relationship to humans and describes the entire range of the lizard families. The book concludes with a chapter on the curious group of burrowing "worm lizards," the amphisbaenians. The highly readable and informative text is beautifully illustrated with line drawings and superb black-and-white color photographs of the spectacularly varied lizard families.
  • Hot Air Balloons The Enchantment Of The Sky Ice Breaker Coffee Table Book

    J Mattison

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, May 8, 2015)
    Have you ever invited a group of people over and needed some sort of ice breaker or something to talk about to leave out on your coffee table. This is the perfect book to be laid down and set aside on a coffee table for parties, get togethers, or even a date coming over. It is a book all about hot air balloons with picture upon amazing picture to look at. You can even choose your favorite or come up with a fun story when you look at it with your date, friends, family, who ever. Perfect Ice breaker present or for anyone that really loves hot air balloons.
  • Easy Dog Biscuit Recipes: Learn How To Make Dog Biscuits With Our Homemade Dog Treat Recipes And Save Loads Of Money

    J. Mattison

    eBook
    Easy Dog Biscuit Recipes: Learn How To Make Dog Biscuits With Our Homemade Dog Treat Recipes And Save Loads Of Money. This book is filled with loads of recipes that will save you money compared to buying them at the store. For example the sweet potato treats are simply going to be the cost of a sweet potato and the time it takes to make them, which isn't very long. No more will you have to go to the store and buy bags of dog treats, instead you can make them yourself. Taking out all the preservatives, additives, or whatever allergy your dog has. Learn how to make peanut butter dog treats, liver biscuits, easy sweet potato treats, and 20 more. You can make them organic by simply substituting organic bought in place. Instead of wheat flour in some which some dogs are allergic too you can substitute brown rice flour. I tired to make it easy so that some ingredients would be easily interchangeable for whatever dog allergy you dog has.
  • Easy Dog Biscuit Recipes: Learn How To Make Dog Biscuits With Our Homemade Dog Treat Recipes And Save Loads Of Money

    J. Mattison

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Aug. 21, 2014)
    Easy Dog Biscuit Recipes: Learn How To Make Dog Biscuits With Our Homemade Dog Treat Recipes And Save Loads Of Money. This book is filled with loads of recipes that will save you money compared to buying them at the store. For example the sweet potato treats are simply going to be the cost of a sweet potato and the time it takes to make them, which isn't very long. No more will you have to go to the store and buy bags of dog treats, instead you can make them yourself. Taking out all the preservatives, additives, or whatever allergy your dog has. Learn how to make peanut butter dog treats, liver biscuits, easy sweet potato treats, and 20 more. You can make them organic by simply substituting organic bought in place. Instead of wheat flour in some which some dogs are allergic too you can substitute brown rice flour. I tired to make it easy so that some ingredients would be easily interchangeable for whatever dog allergy you dog has.
  • Lizards of the World

    Chris Mattison

    Paperback (Sterling Pub Co Inc, Dec. 31, 1998)
    An introduction to the origins, physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of lizards.
  • Snake

    Chris Mattison

    Hardcover (Firefly Books Ltd, Aug. 16, 1999)
    This is a guide to more than 2700 snakes from around the world featuring their behaviour, breeding patterns, habitat, venomous and constructive attack methods, camouflage and feeding. It is organised into 17 snake families, focuses on close-up detail and draws attention to endangered species.
  • Lizards of the World

    Chris Mattison

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Nov. 1, 1989)
    An introduction to the origins, physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of lizards.
  • Commander Chris and the Mystical Orb

    Mark Mattison

    Paperback (Gollehon Books, June 10, 2010)
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