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Hyla, (Hyla cinerea), the little green tree frog, is just emerging from his wintering spot. As he crawls out of the soil, he is suddenly caught up in an armload of grass and leaves as the small boy and his family gather mulch for their garden. After careful examination, the children put Hyla back where they found him. The small boy cannot forget the little frog and each day he rides his tricycle out to Hyla's hiding place in the field. What follows is a highly unusual friendship between the boy and the tree frog as they explore the world around the the boy's cottage.
-Lists 22 contemporary and unique completed house designs for modern Singaporeans who live in tropical environments -Features full-color photography throughout, as well as plans, elevations, diagrams and sections -Provides indepth narratives, elucidating how HYLA builds houses that are punctuated with light and blended with nature -Showcases a clean, contemporary and spacious page design that mimics the light-filled aesthetics of the projects We live in a densely populated world where statements are being made wherever we look. Architecture is forever sprouting taller, bigger, louder, as if the buildings themselves are vying for our attention. Where, then, can the people of a busy city like ...
In 'The Systematics of the Frogs of the Hyla Rubra Group in Middle America,' esteemed herpetologist Juan R. León meticulously navigates the taxonomic intricacies of a vibrant clade of New World tree frogs. His compelling examination furnishes a cornerstone for the field of herpetology, merging classical methodologies with modern scientific approaches. León's eloquent prose transcends mere scientific documentation, providing an academic yet accessible narrative that enriches the reader's understanding of the remarkable complexity inherent in amphibian biodiversity. The text serves not only as a key reference for scholars but also as a testament to the evolutionary narratives encapsulated wi...
Sweet, University of California, Santa Barbara; Michael J. Tyler, University of Adelaide, Australia; Zhao Er-Mi, Chengdu Institute of Biology, Peoples Republic of China
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The "Amphibians of Suriname" is the first overview of our present knowledge of this interesting group for Suriname. For all 104 species a short description, photograph, distribution map and data on natural history and taxonomy are given.