Let the Scholastic Bookshelf be your guide through the whole range of your child's experiences: laugh with them, learn with them, read with them Sixteen bestselling titles available now Category: Nature In a tropical rain forest in Central America,…
With minimal prose and joyful illustrations, acclaimed artist and author Jorey Hurley tells the story of a year in the life of a frog family. From tadpole to froglet to frog, there is more to a frog's life that can be clearly seen. Filled with stunn…
Slimy salamanders? Bug eyed frogs? What does the word amphibian mean to you? What do they eat? Where do they live? Get answers to all these questions and find out just what makes an amphibian an amphibian
Did you know that a group of tree frogs is called an army -- or that a frog's tongue attaches to the front of its mouth? Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wild…
This beginner's guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of amphibians. In this addition to the acclaimed About... series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what amphibians are, ho…
Introduces facts about red-eyed tree frogs, including physical features, habitat, life cycle, food, and threats to these rainforest creatures. Photos, captions, and keywords supplement the narrative of this informational text. Questions in the backm…
A kindergarten-level introduction to toads, covering their growth process, behaviors, the backyard habitats they call home, and such defining features as their rough skin.
Frogs are worshipped for bringing nourishing rains, but blamed for devastating floods. Turtles are admired for their wisdom and longevity, but ridiculed for their sluggish and cowardly behavior. Snakes are respected for their ability to heal and res…
Introduces the characteristics and behavior of a variety of frogs and other amphibians from A to Z, beginning with the Amazon Horn Frog and ending with the Zig-Zag Salamander
A is for Amazon Horned Frog. B is for Blue-legged Strawberry Frog. C is for Crested Newt. What other amphibians can you think of? Learn more about these sometimes cute, sometimes dangerous, but always fascinating animals in THE FROG ALPHABET BOOK. J…
"Whether you spell it as Okefinokee like Wright (1931) or Okefenokee like The New Georgia Guide (1996), the big swamp nestled in the southeastern corner of Georgia and northern edge of Florida with its distinctive flora, fauna, and natural history i…
Discover the brightly colored red-eyed tree frogs that call the rain forest their home. Colorful photographs will capture the reader's imagination. Carefully leveled text, critical thinking questions, and a photo glossary will teach kids the basics…
From the book: "It's on our watch that amphibians are checking out. I think we ought to be very concerned about that." Frogs are found everywhere: from the tropics to north of the Arctic Circle, from the heights of the Himalayan Mountains to the dri…
This profusely illustrated comprehensive key for identifying herpetofaunal specimens from the continental United States and Canada incorporates a wealth of scientific findings. Since the first edition was published in 1998, the number of currently r…
Pets We love them, and we take good care of them. Learn all about what frogs need to be happy and healthy pets. Las mascotas Las amamos y las cuidamos mucho. Aprende todo sobre qu necesitan las Ranas para estar felices y ser mascotas saludables.
The color-changing skin of chameleons, the aggressive behavior of hippopotamuses, the malodorous scent of skunks, and the defining characteristics of 29 other fascinating animals are explored in this popular series.
All living things change as they grow. Follow the fascinating life cycle of a frog in this beautifully engineered cardboard book.
24 fascinating full-color images of little leapers, among them the arrow-poison, red-legged, and Argentine horned frogs, and the boreal, golden, and oak toads. Identifications.
"A comprehensive guide to all 31 families of frogs. Spectacular full-color photographs... This book can be enjoyed by readers of all ages." -- Science News Frogs and toads are one of nature's great animal success stories. They are also the "canary i…
In a Panamanian pond, male tungara frogs (Physalaemus pustulosus) gather in choruses, giving their "advertisement" call to the females that move among them. If a female chooses to make physical contact with a male, he will clasp her and eventually f…
With many frog populations declining or disappearing and developmental malformations and disease afflicting others, scientists, conservationists, and concerned citizens need up-to-date, accurate information. Frogs of the United States and Canada is…
Panamanian golden frogs aren't just cute, little, and yellow. They're also the national symbol of Panama. But they started to disappear about fifteen years ago. What's killing them? Could it be a change in their habitat? What about pollution? Might…
Something amazing is happening in the rainy city - and with Mama's help, Ally is going to find it. There's nothing to do on a rainy day - or so Ally thinks. But Mama says she's seen something amazing, so despite Ally's misgivings, she sets out on an…
Something small and green hops through the wet grass. It watches with big, round eyes. Then its long tongue shoots out from its mouth. It caught an insect Did you just see a frog? Or was it a toad? These animals look very similar, but they are diffe…
A host of endangered amphibians crawl and hop into the spotlight in F Is for Frog: ABCs of Endangered Amphibians. Check out a Chinese giant salamander, gawk at a Goliath frog, or catch a Kurdistan newt. Fact-filled text and dynamic color photographs…
Describes how frogs develop from eggs to tadpoles to froglets to adult frogs.
A basic overview of the life cycle of a frog.
"Part picture book for pleasure reading. . . . and part practical how-to, this dramatic account is the next best thing to setting up a hatchery of your own." -- Family Fun When a mother brings her daughter to a pond to collect some frog spawn, the…
Female frogs lay eggs in the water, but what hatches isn't a frog yet-it's a tadpole! This classic Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book shows the incredible metamorphosis that occurs as a tadpole loses its fishy tail and gills and becomes a…
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…
From tiny, colorful tree frogs to the giant salamanders that burrow along the riverbanks of Japan, there are more than 7,000 amphibian species living on our planet today. A True Book: Animal Kingdom series introduces young investigative readers to a…
New species of animal and plant are being discovered all the time. When this happens, the new species has to be given a scientific, Latin name in addition to any common, vernacular name. In either case the species may be named after a person, often…
This book introduces readers to the life cycle, behavior, physical characteristics, and habitat of frogs. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, M…
Some 300 species of amphibians inhabit North America. The past two decades have seen an enormous growth in interest about amphibians and an increased intensity of scientific research into their fascinating biology and continent-wide distribution. Th…
Caterpillar to butterfly, tadpole to frog - some creatures take growing up to a whole new level! Learn all about how animals grow and change in this leveled Co-reader, perfect for parents and kids to read together. Through vibrant, adorable images a…
300 of the most abundant and familiar amphibians in nature. From the Introduction: "A few acres of tropical forest in South America may contain as many as 60 species -- roughly the same number as in the whole of the United States." This compact r…
This nonfiction reader follows the ever-changing life of a frog as it grows from an egg to a tadpole to a full-grown frog!
Perfect for children just beginning to read, this Pre-Level 1 DK Reader takes a look at the frogs and toads of the world and gives a close-up look at their strange features and bizarre habits. With simple sentences and an emphasis on frequently used…
