Diane Burns

  • 12

    Catalog books

  • 9

    Works

  • 1984 to 2000

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Diane Burns writes concise, accessible field guides for young readers. Her Frogs, Toads, and Turtles introduces basic natural history, identification tips, and habitat notes in a compact format suited to classroom and backyard exploration.

Burns’s work focuses on clear, practical information and engaging visuals to help children observe and learn about amphibians and reptiles. The book emphasizes hands-on discovery and simple conservation ideas that encourage curiosity and outdoor learning.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Concise field guides • Focused species profiles • Clear identification tips

Genres and themes: Nature guides • Herpetology for young readers • Outdoor education

Who this author is best for: A practical pick for young readers and beginners who want clear, visual help identifying frogs, toads, and turtles.

Start with the pictured field guide to match local species and use its illustrations and range notes when observing outdoors.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Frogs, Toads, and Turtles (Young Naturalist Field Guides)

    Gareth Stevens Pub • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 40 pages.

  2. Wildflowers, Blooms, and Blossoms (Young Naturalist Field Guides)

    Gareth Stevens Pub • 2000 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

  3. Snakes, Salamanders, and Lizards (Young Naturalist Field Guides)

    Gareth Stevens Pub • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 40 pages.

  4. Trees, leaves, and bark

    Gareth Stevens Pub • 1998 • quick commitment

  5. Official Quarkexpress Handbook

    Random House Information Group|Brand: Random House Information Group • 1992 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1992 • 215 pages.

  6. Wildflowers, Blooms & Blossoms (Take-Along Guide)

    Northword Pr • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1998 • 47 pages.

  7. Frogs, Toads & Turtles (Take-Along Guide)

    Northword Pr • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1997 • 48 pages.

  8. Snakes, Salamanders, and Lizards (Take-Along Guides)

    Northword Pr • 1995 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1995 • 48 pages.

  9. Trees, Leaves & Bark (Take-Along Guide)

    Northword Pr • 1995 • quick commitment

  10. Cranberries: Fruit of the Bogs

    Lerner Pub Group • 1994 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1994 • 48 pages.

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