A Frog's Life
New York : Holiday House, [2018]
Format: Book
Edition: First edition.
Description: 40 pages : color illustrations ; 27cm
A stunningly illustrated introduction to our planet's many frog species!
Frogs, frogs, and more frogs! This exciting survey of the world's frog species will introduce children to varieties as diverse as the golden poison frog (the planet's most toxic animal), the Amau frog (so tiny it's no bigger than a housefly), and the Chinese gliding frog (which can "fly" up to 17 feet)!
Their different hunting techniques, preferred foods, body types, and methods of defense are covered, as are the universal basics of the frog life cycle. Colorful, scientifically accurate illustration is paired with a distinguished nonfiction writer's plain, energetic text in this excellent introduction to the diversity and fundamentals of frogs. Back matter includes information on frog disappearances and conservation efforts.
A Cybils Awards Finalist in the Elementary Nonfiction category!
Frogs, frogs, and more frogs! This exciting survey of the world's frog species will introduce children to varieties as diverse as the golden poison frog (the planet's most toxic animal), the Amau frog (so tiny it's no bigger than a housefly), and the Chinese gliding frog (which can "fly" up to 17 feet)!
Their different hunting techniques, preferred foods, body types, and methods of defense are covered, as are the universal basics of the frog life cycle. Colorful, scientifically accurate illustration is paired with a distinguished nonfiction writer's plain, energetic text in this excellent introduction to the diversity and fundamentals of frogs. Back matter includes information on frog disappearances and conservation efforts.
A Cybils Awards Finalist in the Elementary Nonfiction category!
Target Audience: 900L
ISBN:
9780823426010 (hardcover)
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C ANIMALS Amphibian Frog Kel | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's NonFiction | Out (Due: 5/11/2024) |
C ANIMALS Amphibian Frog Kel | Ballentine Indoors | Children's NonFiction | In |
C ANIMALS Amphibian Frog Kel | Cooper (Forest Acres) | Children's NonFiction | Out (Due: 5/24/2024) |
C ANIMALS Amphibian Frog Kel | Wheatley (Shandon) | Children's NonFiction | Out (Due: 5/20/2024) |