Spotted skin glistens ... Sticky tongue darts ... Meet the salamander! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, this middle-grade nonfiction book treats researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of these amazing amphibians. It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the animals' relationship with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while an American Indian legend about the eastern tiger salamander adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.