Fabulous Frogs

Fabulous Frogs
Author: Martin Jenkins
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2024-10-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1536246344

“Rich in greens and browns and full of splattery textures, especially the frogs. Most frog books focus on life cycle, this one nicely highlights diversity instead.” — Kirkus Reviews Huge frogs, tiny frogs, hairy frogs, and flying frogs hop through the pages of this colorful nonfiction book. Discover the Goliath frog, biggest in the world, and the Darwin’s frog, which has a pointy nose and holds its tadpoles in its mouth. Learn why some frogs are brightly colored and which one can bury itself in the desert until rain comes. There are so many kinds of frogs in the world — more than five thousand! — and all of them are fabulous.

Fantastic Frogs

Fantastic Frogs
Author: Jerry G. Walls
Publisher: TFH Publications
Total Pages: 200
Release: 1995
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Fantastic Frogs! Is the first book emphasizing the variety of captive-bred frogs now available to the average hobbyist-the poison frogs, horned frogs, White's Tree frogs, clawed frogs, Red-eyed Tree frogs, African Bullfrogs, and the numerous other types you can find at your local petshop and even try to breed at home. Each type is covered with full details of keeping, feeding, and breeding, allowing you to enjoy your healthy, happy pet for years.

Fantastic Frogs

Fantastic Frogs
Author: Penelope Arlon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2014-01-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781484409268

How do frogs' bodies work? How do frogs behave, and why are they so important to our global ecosystem? All of these questions and more will be answered for budding herpetologists.

The Frogs and Toads of North America

The Frogs and Toads of North America
Author: Lang Elliott
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2009
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780618663996

Covering all 101 species of frogs in the United States and Canada, this book contains natural history information, identification tips, range and habitat information, summaries of behavior, and descriptions of calls. A 70-minute audio compact disc includes the calls of nearly every species.

The Calls of Frogs and Toads

The Calls of Frogs and Toads
Author: Lang Elliott
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2004
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780811729680

These superb collections of field recordings and descriptions offer unparalleled access to the sounds and calls of numerous popular and less well known birds and amphibians. Each book and CD provides an introduction to the sound repertoire of species living in eastern and central North America--a variety of calls from each species are included, along with an in-depth description and explanation of their significance. In addition to color photographs of the most common species, the text offers a fascinating look at the science of avian and amphibian calls, making these guides indispensable aids for the outdoor enthusiast.

Frog and Toad Are Friends

Frog and Toad Are Friends
Author: Arnold Lobel
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 74
Release: 1970-08-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0060239573

One summer day Toad was unhappy. He had lost the white, fourholed, big, round, thick button from his jacket. Who helped him look for it? His best friend, Frog. Another day, Frog was unhappy. He was sick in bed and looking green. Who gave him some tea and told him a story? His best friend, Toad. From the first enchanting story to the last, these five adventures of two best friends are packed with excitement, gaiety, and tender affection. Children will find this book delightful to read and beautiful to look at, either story by story, or from cover to cover.

Frogs, Toads, Lizards, and Salamanders

Frogs, Toads, Lizards, and Salamanders
Author: Nancy Winslow Parker
Publisher: Mulberry Books
Total Pages: 48
Release: 1996-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780688118457

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of a variety of frogs, toads, lizards, and salamanders.

Toad Rage

Toad Rage
Author: Morris Gleitzman
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2005-01-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375827633

Limpy’s family reckons humans don’t hate cane toads, but Limpy knows otherwise. He’s spotted the signs: the cross looks, the unkind comments, the way they squash cane toads with their cars. Limpy is desperate to save his species from ending up as pancakes. Somehow he must make humans see how fabulous cane toads really are. Risking everything, he sets off on a wart-tinglingly dangerous and daring journey to . . . the Olympics? This is the epic story of a slightly squashed young cane toad’s quest for the truth.

Rainforest Frogs

Rainforest Frogs
Author: Susan Newman
Publisher: Frogs Are Green Incorporated
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2016-11-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692809327

Rainforest Frogs profiles ten exotic and endangered amphibian species with haiku poetry by Caley Vickerman, and is beautifully illustrated by Mark Lerer. The book is designed and edited by Susan Newman with a foreword by herpetologist and zoologist, Franco Andreone. Table of Contents Foreword by Franco Andreone Blue Poison Dart frog Amazon Milk frog Yellow-Banded Poison Dart frog Northern Glass frog Tiger's Tree frog Golden Mantella Red-Eyed Tree frog Flat-Head Bromeliad Tree frog Tiger-Leg Monkey Tree frog Rabbs Fringe-Limbed Tree frog (Toughie)

Frogs & Toads of the World

Frogs & Toads of the World
Author: Christopher Mattison
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
Total Pages: 191
Release: 1987
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780713723557

An illustrated introduction to the natural history of frogs and toads