Amazing Water Frogs

Learn all about amazing water frogs, what they eat, what they do, and how they live.

Hermit crabs have 10 legs and switch shells when they get too big for their current shell. The answers to many questions about hermit crabs are found in this bilingual book. English language learners discover how to take care of these fascinating pets through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish. Detailed photographs are presented alongside engaging and informative text in a way that makes learning about these pets educational and entertaining.

You’re two inches away from a poison dart frog. You’re lying on the rain forest floor as she hops toward you, utterly fearless. This deadly terribilis frog has nothing to fear; your fear is that any accidental contact with your skin could mean death! Let Mark Moffett give you the expert view on our amphibian friends, from metamorphosis to diet, from habitat to distinctive features; and learn why we urgently need to foster a healthier planet for these sensitive creatures.

Introduces tree frogs, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, common predators, defense mechanism, and the dangers they face from pollution and climate change.

Internationally renowned author and scientist Tim Flannery explores our planet’s rivers and oceans and the extraordinary animals that live in them. Can jellyfish become zombies? Are narwhals unicorns? Can a turtle live in a tree? Tim Flannery has the answers. In this informed and accessible book, he introduces some of the most spectacular and unusual creatures in Earth’s waters with in-depth and often bizarre facts. Flannery ties together concepts of climate change, evolution, conservation, and taxonomy throughout each animal’s profile, firmly connecting it to its environment while sparking wonder at its role in the natural world. Packed with vibrant illustrations and guided by real-life anecdotes from one of our greatest science communicators, Weird, Wild, Amazing! Water teaches readers to cherish and delight in our planet’s ecosystems with Tim Flannery’s signature mix of humor and wisdom.

"Webbed feet. Slimy or dry. Lives on dry land or in water. Is it a frog or a toad? Learn how these cold-blooded animals are alike and how they differ."--Provided by publisher.

This 37-page colour title is a must-have aid for anyone interested in the captive care of Australian frogs. Each of the 14 most commonly kept species are covered.

"Christina Moore uses her talent for storytelling to create a more narrative-like tale....An attractive offering for listening centers and for young children interested in nature and science." -School Library Journal