I found a new book "Salamander Rain, A Lake and Pond Journal" by Kristin Joy Pratt-Serafini and thought it was worth noting and updating this previous post on salamander books for kids and adults. This book is written in a format similar to a field journal. The journal is unique as it can be used as a simple field journal on both coasts since it picks species, such as salamander species, found on both the East and West coasts of North America



I have to admit that one of my favorite books is "The Salamander Room" by Anne Mazer. The illustrations are realistic, the story is engaging and I've bought a copy for nieces, nephews, my daughter and many other people. For reference, James Petranka has a great book "Salamanders of the United States and Canada". The photographs are great and the amount of details on each specific species is fantastic. This book is probably not for the the kids but a great reference. And because I reside in the great state of Minnesota, I must mention Moriarty and Oldfield's book "Amphibians and Reptiles of Minnesota: Native to Minnesota". This book "the guide" in Minnesota, is written well and provides a detailed look at native Minnesota amphibian and reptile species.