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Frogs

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Frogs
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Gail Gibbons
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 204,Width 255
ISBN/Barcode 9780823411344
ClassificationsDewey:597.8
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Holiday House Inc
Imprint Holiday House Inc
Publication Date 1 January 1993
Publication Country United States

Description

From tiny tadpoles to massive master jumpers, explore the lives of frogs in this detailed introduction! How far can frogs jump? Why do their eggs look slimy? Answer these questions and many more in this illustrated introduction to amphibians, and learn about the unique role frogs play in the environment. With her signature bright, well-labeled diagrams and simple text, Gail Gibbons introduces the habitat and life cycles of frogs, and gives a brief overview of common frog behaviors. Important vocabulary is introduced, defined, and reinforced with kid-friendly language and clear illustrations-plus a page of intriguing frog trivia. Jump on in and explore the world with Gail Gibbons!

Author Biography

According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." Ms. Gibbons has published more than 100 informational titles, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly, all fully vetted by experts. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.

Reviews

"This attractive book will appeal to prereaders, beginning readers, and the adults who read to those groups." - Booklist "This book once again demonstrates Gibbons's ability to present factual information in an appealing format for very young audiences...An attarctive offering." - School Library Journal