Bibliograph

Amazing amphibians, 30 activities and observations for exploring frogs, toads, salamanders, and more, Lisa J. Amstutz

Type

Label

Amazing amphibians, 30 activities and observations for exploring frogs, toads, salamanders, and more, Lisa J. Amstutz

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 107) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

007+

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Amazing amphibians

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1099567388

Responsibility statement

Lisa J. Amstutz

Series statement

Young naturalists

Sub title

30 activities and observations for exploring frogs, toads, salamanders, and more

Summary

Amazing Amphibians explores the major amphibian groups-frogs, salamanders, and caecilians-including their anatomy, behavior, and conservation needs. Young nature enthusiasts will learn about slime, venom, hibernation, and much more in this full-color overview of amphibian life history. Amazing Amphibians highlights a number of high-interest species through thirty fun, hands-on activities. Readers will learn about various characteristics of amphibians, like egg-laying, metamorphosis, and ectothermy, along with facts about their diet, habitat, behaviors, and more. This useful resource includes a glossary of scientific terms, a guide to understanding amphibian orders, and a teacher's guide to initiate classroom discussion

Table Of Contents

What is an amphibian? -- Meet the families -- Parts of an amphibian -- Amphibians around the world -- What's on the menu? -- The life cycle -- Staying alive -- A dangerous world -- Working with amphibians -- How you can help

Target audience

primary

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