'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. VERDICT Eye-catching visuals and intriguing material make this overview of all things frog a first-rate choice.-Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University Library, Mankatoα(c) Copyright 2011.

A helpful chart provides data about the size, diet, and location of each frog pictured. The book ends on a somber note about current threats of extinction to many species. As in Jenkins's acclaimed The Beetle Book, the compelling graphic design, hand-lettered text, and multiple images on oversize pages effectively present the surprising diversity of the small creatures. Small silhouettes help visualize the relative size of various species large and small through, for instance, an image comparing a frog to an adult's hand. by Steve Jenkins (Author, Illustrator) 539 ratings See all formats and editions Hardcover 17.59 79 Used from 1.92 17 New from 13.54 1 Collectible from 40.16 Paperback 7.

Frog eyes draw readers' gaze to the pages, the colors and patterns of the collage illustrations demanding attention. Long legs, sticky tongues, big round eyes, and other dazzling featureswhat's not to love about frogs In this magnificently illustrated picture book, Caldecott Honorwinning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore one of the world's most diverseand most threatenedanimals. The authors explore unusual ways frogs attract mates, help their offspring survive, and defend themselves from enemies, and explain where they live and what they eat. In addition to spreads explaining the complex process of metamorphosis and a frog's basic body structure, the book includes examples of species of many colors, shapes, and sizes. With more than 5,500 species, these amphibians can be found on every continent but Antarctica. |a Includes bibliographical references (page 33).Gr 1-5-Arresting illustrations and informative text offer a fascinating introduction to the world of frogs. /rebates/2fbook2f4498162722fThe-Frog-Book&. The Frog Book is written by Steve Jenkins Robin Page and published by Clarion Books. After Charles Darwin discovered the frog. |a An introduction to an assortment of the world's frog species discusses their colors, shapes, and sizes many different habitats their lifecycle and how they find food, escape danger, and attract a mate. The Mystery of Darwins Frog by Marty Crump: 9781590788646 : Books A frog full of tadpoles Impossible Here, for the first time, is the strange but true story of Darwins frog.

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