Weird Frogs

A sneak peek into the remarkable world of the tail-less amphibians. Some frogs blend into the green of their ponds, and live an unremarkable existence. But some are strange looking, having adapted to a special environment. This colorful and informative book reveals a rare and close-up look at the odd beauty of some of the strangest of these creatures largely hidden from our view. Weird Frogs features: Beautiful photographs that show the frogs up close -- really close Informative captions that provide fascinating details about the lives of these endangered and fascinating creatures. Available in hardcover and paperback, the book will appeal to middle school students exploring topic ideas, younger students interested in wildlife and advanced readers who enjoy picture books.

"It may seem like clambakes, the Red Sox, and the Patriots define New England, but boy did the Pilgrims land in one very strange spot! These six states are filled with odd curiosities and bizarre legends, such as the elusive Vermont hum, the hibernating hill folk, hillside whale tales, and the Holy Land (yes, you read that right). Tongue-in-cheek and filled with dry wit, this is a journey you'll not soon forget."--P. [4] of cover.

All about the weird and wonderful world of frogs. The story begins with an introduction by a Wallace's frog, explaining just how long frogs have been around for. This frog becomes the narrator as he introduces the reader to all sorts of weird and wonderful frogs. Frogs as big as cats, frogs as small as a fingernail, frogs with see-through skin, poisonous frogs, flying frogs, frogs with claws, greedy frogs and more. Each page is supported by fun facts, covering important subjects such as the lifecycle, diet, and habitat, touching gently on the theme of habitat loss and what frogs need to survive. Included at the end of the story is a wonderful full colour frog diagram to scan and print, along with folding instructions to make your own paper frog, or even an army of paper frogs! Children can play many games with their very own frogs, armed with the knowledge from the story, such as 'feed the frog', by flipping the frog on to the endpapers of bugs, or lining up several frogs and having a game of 'race the frog'. Using the instructions and different sizes of paper introduces the option of making big frogs and small frogs, different colours of paper creates different coloured frogs, and children could even colour in their own frog by choosing their own design. This book is an informative read with a fun activity to support learning that encourages imaginative play.

"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.

Showcases a select group of over fifty frogs and toads chosen for their unusual markings, calls, poisons or behavior, and includes frogs and toads from North and South America, Africa, Australia, Europe and Asia.

Are kids going to love this book? Is a frog waterproof? The latest title in the popular Strange and Wonderful series delivers the awe-inspiring variety of frogs, the world's hoppiest amphibians. Did you know that the Goliath frog is more than a foot long? Or that the tiny gold frog could sit on a dime? Some frogs have camouflage. Others wear bold colors warning their enemies that they are poisonous. Some frogs leap, others hop, one is a runner, and a few glide from tree to tree with their big, webbed hands and feet! Surprising facts and beautiful, realistic nature illustrations come together in this celebration of one of nature's most fascinating marvels.

Frogs are very sensitive to their environment. Changes in their appearance—and their rapid disappearance—can tell us when the environment is unhealthy. When people around the world began noticing that frog species were dying or becoming deformed at an alarming rate, they knew something had to be done. Frogs in Danger gives an overview of some of the frog species that have become endangered and why. Read about a flesh-eating fungus that thrives in warm climate and on the skin of frogs. Find out what scientists—and kids in their own backyards—can do to help these indicators of Earth’s health.