The Most Colourful Frog In The World

Brown frog was desperate to be as colourful as all the other frogs, and the day he decided to do something about it was also the day he proved himself a hero.

“A huge, beautiful compendium of 600 frogs from around the world, from the famed poison-arrow variety on up to the intriguingly named plaintive rain frog.” —Wired With over 7,000 known species, frogs display a stunning array of forms and behaviors. A single gram of the toxin produced by the skin of the Golden Poison Frog can kill 100,000 people. Male Darwin’s Frogs carry their tadpoles in their vocal sacs for sixty days before coughing them out into the world. The Wood Frogs of North America freeze every winter, reanimating in the spring from the glucose and urea that prevent cell collapse. The Book of Frogs commemorates the diversity and magnificence of all of these creatures, and many more. Six hundred of nature’s most fascinating frog species are displayed, with each entry including a distribution map, sketches of the frogs, species identification, natural history, and conservation status. Life-size color photos show the frogs at their actual size—including the colossal seven-pound Goliath Frog. Accessibly written by expert Tim Halliday and containing the most up-to-date information, The Book of Frogs will captivate both veteran researchers and amateur herpetologists. As frogs increasingly make headlines for their troubling worldwide decline, the importance of these fascinating creatures to their ecosystems remains underappreciated. The Book of Frogs brings readers face to face with six hundred astonishingly unique and irreplaceable species that display a diverse array of adaptations to habitats that are under threat of destruction throughout the world. “If you are a serious (and I mean serious) fan of the frog, you are in for a real treat.” —Boing Boing

"Discover the exciting world of frogs" Dive into the captivating lives of frogs with The Amazing Frog Book for Kids. Best-selling non-fiction author Jenny Kellett presents a treasure trove of intriguing and intriguing facts about these fascinating amphibians, accompanied by stunning color photographs that bring the subject to life. This interactive book has not only over 100 fascinating frog facts, but also a bonus word search puzzle available only in the print version, providing hours of educational entertainment for children and adults alike. Learn about the incredible survival skills of frogs, from their ability to outlive dinosaurs to some species' venomous skin, as well as their varied diet, from insects to smaller frogs. Frog Facts Sample Did you know...? * Some frogs will actually eat smaller frogs. * The golden dart frog is the most poisonous frog in the world. The skin of one frog can kill up to 1,000 people. * Frogs completely shed their skin about once a week. The frog will generally eat its skin afterward! The book also includes a fun quiz that tests your knowledge of frogs and toads and is a perfect way to engage and encourage young readers. With more than 20 high-resolution color images of frogs, even early readers will find this book a visual treat. The Amazing Frog Book for Kids is an ideal companion for long car journeys, bedtime reading, and teaching children to read while exploring the amazing world of frogs. So, scroll up and click 'Buy Now' and help your child become a frog expert in no time!

A detailed look at frogs and toads, including their history, anatomical makeup, their place in the natural world and the environmental threats facing these amphibians.

Inside the frog and toad discovery book your child will learn about things like: * What Is The History Of Frogs? * What Are The Differences Between Frogs & Toads * Where Are Frogs Found All Over The World? * Why Do Frogs Have Moist Skin & Why Do They Shed Their Skin? * Which Are The Most Poisonous Frogs On Earth? * The Weirdest Looking Toads & Frogs * The Absolute Most Bizarre & Weirdest Frogs On Earth * Do All Frogs Sound The Same? * Some Ultimate Answers To The Question Why Do Frogs Rock? * Interesting, Curious & Intriguing Facts About Frogs more... This book will take your child through a journey of fun facts, amazing discoveries, curious and intriguing stories about frogs, and hilarious pictures about frogs. You will find some interesting revelations and secrets you probably never heard about frogs. Some myths and truths, and other curious stuff about frogs that children just find cool and groovy to know are also included. This book will take your child through a journey of fun facts, amazing discoveries, curious and intriguing stories about frogs, and hilarious pictures about frogs. You will find some interesting revelations and secrets you probably never heard about frogs. Some myths and truths, and other curious stuff about frogs that children just find cool and groovy to know are also included. For example, did you know that there is a type of poison dart frog that is called the blue jeans frog? In captivity, many of us frog species and toads, can live for surprisingly very long times. The discovery concept of this frog book for example transforms a little bit more dry information and facts into brain friendly information that the child will retain & that the child will be able to use as active information later on. This discover book is brain friendly and works in synchronization with your child's brain not against it.

A companion to the unique traveling exhibit--one of the most popular ever at museums throughout the nation--pays long-overdue homage to the fascinating frog. With richly colorful photos and compelling, informative descriptions, John and Deborah Behler have carefully crafted a wonderful tribute to the amazingly complex frog. With decades of expertise in conservation, the Behlers are unequaled in their ability to capture the wild and ever-changing world of these amphibians--all 5,000 species. They reveal an unexpected diversity of form, lifestyle, and ecology, and take readers on a magical journey that makes vibrantly clear why these creatures are so important. Breathtaking and brilliant images show tadpoles in water and on leaves; a many-hued variety of frogs (bright blue, golden yellow and black, red and turquoise) in their environment; African sand frogs and chirping frogs; Oriental fire-bellied frogs; and tiny three-toed toadlets--among the smallest that exist. It's a vision not to be missed.

Discover the diversity and beauty of frogs with Thomas Marent Stunning original images by Thomas Marent, photographer and author of Butterfly and the award-winning Rainforest, celebrate the colourful diversity, distinctive behaviour, and unique lifecycle of amphibians – frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts. Over 500 captivating images reveal the enigmatic and fragile world of frogs and their relatives to create a visual testament to a fascinating group of species that are vanishing from our planet at an alarming rate. Published to coincide with the Year of the Frog, a global campaign to save these endangered creatures from extinction.

Packed with facts and featuring two color galleries and 70 black-and-white photographs, Frogs: The Animal Answer Guide is sure to address the questions on the minds of curious naturalists.