"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to amphibians. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Vibrant illustrations accompany information about amphibians. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Shine the science spotlight on frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, and caecilians! Organized by reference topics such as habitat, anatomy, and diet, Amphibians introduces young readers and browsers to these water-dependent animals through vibrant full-color photos and concise, factual text.

Amphibians are masters of their environment, both on land and underwater. Readers will love this technological twist on the anatomy and skills of amphibians from all over the world. This book provides an explanation of the mechanics behind the mega-mouthed Argentine horned frog, the croaking American bullfrog, and the deadly poison dart frog. It also covers some of the amazing animal skills in the amphibian world, from camouflage to dancing on water....

"Get ready to meet a variety of awesome animals, from frilled lizards to giant tortoises to goliath frogs. This reference book for the younger set answers questions that range from "What is the biggest reptile in the world?" to "How can a boa constrictor fit a deer into its mouth?" Readers explore what makes an animal a reptile or an amphibian and learn about more than 45 different creatures. Packed with more than 250 stunning color photos, the book...

Explores the wild world of lizards, turtles, frogs, and other reptiles and amphibians, examining such things as where they live, what they eat, and how big they can get.

"This fascinating series takes a very simple look at animal classifications, with each book focussing on a different group of animal. This book is about amphibians: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of amphibians in their natural environment."--

Describes the different types of amphibians including frogs, where they live, what they eat, how they survive, and how they reproduce.

"Young amphibians start their lives with gills and live underwater. But as an amphibian grows, they perform what seems like a magic trick. They lose their gills and move onto land! Understanding how this strange animal group grows and changes from a babyto an adult can be tough for young learners. Through this book's achievable text--paired closely with full-color photographs--readers discover what makes an amphibian. With a graphic organizer detailing...

Explore the major amphibian groups, slime, venom, hibernation and much more with hands-on activities which promote observation and analysis.