Salamander, Frog, and Polliwog

Salamander, Frog, and Polliwog
Author: Brian P. Cleary
Publisher: Millbrook Press ™
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 154150500X

What is an amphibian? Frogs, toads, and salamanders and are all amphibians!

Everything You Need to Know About Frogs and Other Slippery Creatures

Everything You Need to Know About Frogs and Other Slippery Creatures
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2011-07-18
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0744040507

Discover the amazing world of our cold-blooded friends in this book all about frogs and amphibians for kids. Embark on a fun, fact-filled dive into the world of frogs and amphibians with Everything You Need to Know About Frogs. Children will love to learn all the basics of reptile and amphibian anatomy in this beautiful and informative book on frogs. Packed with vibrant pictures and lots of fascinating facts, kids can enjoy learning all about a frog’s habitat and behavior. Discover how these amphibians survive in lakes and rivers, forests and deserts, and how these clever creatures have adapted to live in seemingly inhospitable habitats. Alongside, in between, and on top of all that, this riveting frog book also provides ideas for things to make, games to play, quizzes, and amazing facts to share with friends! Inside the pages of this frog book for children, you’ll find: A whole host of amphibians and reptiles including toads, snakes, lizards, salamanders, turtles, newts, tortoises and crocodiles. Close-ups, quizzes, and games with an exciting take on the amazing world of our cold-blooded friends. A look at these creatures from all angles – information on habitat and breeding habits, as well as oddities such as how to survive a crocodile’s attack, how a frog’s legs influenced Frankenstein, or how to play snakes and ladders. Children aged 7+ can learn all about frogs and amphibians from the very first page of this book, which combines little-known information with engaging text and an exciting design. Each page contains everything kids need to know, and everything they WANT to find out about frogs!. Complete the series This delightful frog book is part of the Everything You Need to Know series of educational books for children and also includes Everything You Need to Know About Snakes and Everything You Need to Know About Dinosaurs!

Do You Know about Birds?

Do You Know about Birds?
Author: Buffy Silverman
Publisher: Lerner Publications
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2011-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0761388818

What do a penguin, a pigeon, and a peacock have in common? They're all birds! Learn about the characteristics that all birds share.

Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Illinois

Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Illinois
Author: Christopher A. Phillips
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2022-06-28
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0252053257

The second edition of the Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Illinois offers up-to-date information on the state’s 102 species of frogs and toads, salamanders, turtles, lizards, and snakes. Detailed descriptions by the authors include habitats, distinguishing features, behaviors, and other facts, while revised range maps and full-color photographs help users recognize animals in the field. In addition, an identification key and easy-to-navigate page layouts guide readers through extensive background material on each species' population, diet, predators, reproduction, and conservation status. A one-of-a-kind resource, the Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Illinois is a definitive guide aimed at biologists, teachers, students, wildlife specialists, natural resource managers, conservationists, law enforcement officials, landowners, hobbyists, and everyone else eager to explore herpetology and nature in the Prairie State.

Amphibians

Amphibians
Author: Robert Hofrichter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2000
Genre: Amphibians
ISBN:

Collects essays of thirty-seven European scientists on the biology and ecology of the Amphibian species, from tree frogs to sand toads.

Do You Know about Amphibians?

Do You Know about Amphibians?
Author: Buffy Silverman
Publisher: Lerner Publications ™
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541501535

What do a bullfrog, a salamander, and a toad have in common? They’re all amphibians! But do you know what makes an amphibian an amphibian? Read this book to find out! Learn all about reptiles, insects, mammals, and other animal groups in the Meet the Animal Groups series - part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

The Amphibians and Reptiles of New York State

The Amphibians and Reptiles of New York State
Author: James P. Gibbs
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 503
Release: 2007-04-05
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0199885370

This is the first guide yet produced to the amphibians and reptiles of New York State, a large and heavily populated state that hosts a surprisingly diverse and interesting community of amphibians and reptiles. This much needed guide to the identification, distribution, natural history and conservation of the amphibians and reptiles of New York State fill a long-empty niche. The book is the first comprehensive presentation of the distributional data gathered for the New York State Amphibian and Reptile Atlas project. With more than 60,000 records compiled from 1990-1999, this extraordinary and up-to-date database provides a rich foundation for the book. This volume provides detailed narratives on the 69 species native to New York State. With a heavy emphasis on conservation biology, the book also includes chapters on threats, legal protections, habitat conservation guidelines, and conservation case studies. Also included are 67 distribution maps and 62 pages of color photographs contributed by more than 30 photographers. As a field guide or a desk reference, The Amphibians and Reptiles of New York State is indispensable for anyone interested in the vertebrate animals of the Northeast, as well as students, field researchers and natural resource professionals.

North American Amphibians

North American Amphibians
Author: David M. Green
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2014-02-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0520266722

"The frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts that inhabit North America, numbering nearly 300 species, represent immense variation in form, habitat, distribution and ecology. This volume discusses the diversity of these animals in relation to the historical geography of the North American continent and portrays all of the formally recognized amphibian species to be found in the United States and Canada within a geographical context. Each species is presented with a color photograph, an account of its range, habitat and conservation status, and an up-to-date, full color range map that depicts its known occurrences in relation to the topography of the landscape. This volume reflects the enormous growth in interest about amphibians and increased intensity of scientific research into their biology and distribution that has occurred during the past two decades"--

Amphibians and Reptiles

Amphibians and Reptiles
Author: Katharine Hall
Publisher: Arbordale Publishing
Total Pages: 19
Release: 2015-09-10
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1628555513

What makes a frog an amphibian but a snake a reptile? Both classes may lay eggs, but they have different skin coverings and breathe in different ways. Pages of fun facts will help kids identify each animal in the class like a pro after reading the fourth book in Arbordale’s Compare and Contrast series. Similar to Polar Bears and Penguins, Clouds and Trees; Amphibians and Reptiles uses stunning photographs and simple non-fiction text to get kids thinking about the similarities and differences between these two animal classes.

What Is an Amphibian?

What Is an Amphibian?
Author: Feana Tuʻakoi
Publisher:
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2007
Genre: Amphibians
ISBN: 9781869438074

A series of statements covering different aspects of what makes each of the five vertebrate groups unique to their family. Informative and fascinating, and illustrated with stunning colour photographs.