Download or read book Save the Frogs written by Sarah L. Thomson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-01-10 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frogs have hopped and croaked their ways into kids' hearts. With this book, readers can become frog experts and learn how to save the animals they love. Featuring an introduction from Chelsea Clinton! Did you know that some frogs can leap twenty times the length of their own bodies? How about that the largest frog in the world weighs more than a chihuahua? Or that frogs drink through their skin and not through their mouths? Perfect for all animal lovers—and frog fans in particular—this book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a frog expert! Where are frogs found? What's it like to be a frog? Why are frogs endangered, and who has been working hard to save them? Read this book and find out how you can help save the frogs! Complete with black-and-white photographs, a list of fun frog facts, and things that kids can do right this very moment to help save frogs from extinction, this book, with an introduction by animal advocate Chelsea Clinton, is a must for every family, school, and community library.
Download or read book The Legal Frogs written by Isaac Armstrong and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-03-17 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 90 percent of West Africa's rainforests have been destroyed, and many amphibian species are on the verge of extinction. A very proactive ecologist, Gilbert Adum, and his team have been working hard to protect one of the planet's most endangered animals, the giant squeaker frogs (Arthroleptis krokosua) found in Ghana. Only twenty-eight individuals of this species are known to be existing. This book is a poetic narration of the gory tale of two giant squeaker frogs who happen to be the last of their kind. Listy and Disty were just lucky to have escaped the contamination that had just wiped out their family. But unfortunately, when they thought they had found a new home, an ugly avalanche of misadventures befalls them. Eventually, the frogs are dragged to court to fight for their natural right to life.
Download or read book The Humane Gardener written by Nancy Lawson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Download or read book Frog Rescue written by Garry Hamilton and published by Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frogs can be found all over the world and they've been around since Earth was dominated by dinosaurs. But frogs are now in trouble. Thirty-two frog species are thought be extinct, another 25 are classified as "missing in action"-they have either died out or are so rare that no one can find them. Almost another 100 others are critically endangered. In Frog Rescue, you'll meet people around the world who are working to help ensure a future for frogs. Book jacket.
Download or read book The Book of Frogs written by Tim Halliday and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-01-29 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A huge, beautiful compendium of 600 frogs from around the world, from the famed poison-arrow variety on up to the intriguingly named plaintive rain frog.” —Wired With over 7,000 known species, frogs display a stunning array of forms and behaviors. A single gram of the toxin produced by the skin of the Golden Poison Frog can kill 100,000 people. Male Darwin’s Frogs carry their tadpoles in their vocal sacs for sixty days before coughing them out into the world. The Wood Frogs of North America freeze every winter, reanimating in the spring from the glucose and urea that prevent cell collapse. The Book of Frogs commemorates the diversity and magnificence of all of these creatures, and many more. Six hundred of nature’s most fascinating frog species are displayed, with each entry including a distribution map, sketches of the frogs, species identification, natural history, and conservation status. Life-size color photos show the frogs at their actual size—including the colossal seven-pound Goliath Frog. Accessibly written by expert Tim Halliday and containing the most up-to-date information, The Book of Frogs will captivate both veteran researchers and amateur herpetologists. As frogs increasingly make headlines for their troubling worldwide decline, the importance of these fascinating creatures to their ecosystems remains underappreciated. The Book of Frogs brings readers face to face with six hundred astonishingly unique and irreplaceable species that display a diverse array of adaptations to habitats that are under threat of destruction throughout the world. “If you are a serious (and I mean serious) fan of the frog, you are in for a real treat.” —Boing Boing
Download or read book Endangered Frogs written by Molly Aloian and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2006 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frogs have been living on Earth for millions of Years. These amazing amphibians live both in water and on land and require not one, but two, safe and healthy habitats in which to live and find food. Endangered Frogs informs children about how sensitive frogs are to changes in their environments and why people need to protect them. In this fascinating book, children will learn: How frogs change from tadpoles to adults; Where frogs live and what they eat; The dangers of habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change; How people are helping frogs.
Download or read book The Frogs and Toads of North America written by Lang Elliott and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2009 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering all 101 species of frogs in the United States and Canada, this book contains natural history information, identification tips, range and habitat information, summaries of behavior, and descriptions of calls. A 70-minute audio compact disc includes the calls of nearly every species.
Download or read book Frogs written by Ellin Beltz and published by Buffalo, N.Y. ; Richmond Hill, ON : Firefly Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this comprehensive book, renowned herpetologist Ellin Beltz offers a compelling picture of the history of the frog, its anatomical makeup, its place in the natural world and the threats that are seriously reducing its numbers around the world. Today, frogs are found on most islands around the world and on all continents except Antarctica. Frogs live from the warmest and wettest tropical lowlands to about 17,000 feet above sea level in the Himalayas. Some areas of Earth have more frogs than others, but frogs are true survivors. But it isn't easy being green. This hearty amphibian lives both on land and in the water and is exposed to a host of chemical and environmental threats. The frog is an animal that indicates the overall health of the environment in which it lives. It is not too much to say that "as goes the frog, so goes the swamp," and even perhaps the planet. Frogs contains a detailed look at all 31 frog families, allowing the reader to learn more about specific ones and appreciate the range and diversity of this popular amphibian. And, yes, toads are covered here, too. There is also a fascinating section on frogs in myth and culture, showing the place frogs have occupied in art and literature. This handsome book is lavishly illustrated with over 125 color photographs representing the remarkable range and world of an utterly fascinating creature. AUTHOR: Ellin Beltz is a biologist, herpetologist and author. A longtime member of the Chicago Herpetological Society, she has written extensively on reptiles and amphibians and taught at Northeastern Illinois University, the Morton Arboretum, Trinity Christian College and College of the Redwoods. 125 colour photographs
Download or read book Poison Dart Frogs Up Close written by Carmen Bredeson and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are they called poison dart frogs, anyway? Readers will learn the answer to this question and more in this exciting book. Colorful, up-close photographs of these beautiful, tiny frogs in their native habitats give readers a stunning view of these fascinating creatures.
Download or read book Tracking the Vanishing Frogs written by Kathryn Phillips and published by Penguin Mass Market. This book was released on 1994 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her novel-like ecological study, Phillips details scientists' efforts in wetlands, woodlands, rain forests, and laboratories to understand why so many species of frogs are vanishing. She clearly describes the environmental and human factors that threaten these underappreciated creatures and draws a fascinating, real-world picture of how science and scientists work. Photos.
Download or read book The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs written by Sandra Markle and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Panamanian golden frogs aren't just cute, little, and yellow. They're also the national symbol of Panama. But they started to disappear about fifteen years ago. What's killing them? Could it be a change in their habitat? What about pollution? Might it be a result of climate change? Follow a team of scientists working to save these frogs and protect frog populations worldwide in this real-life science mystery.
Download or read book A Frog s Life written by Irene Kelly and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunningly illustrated introduction to our planet's many frog species! Frogs, frogs, and more frogs! This exciting survey of the world's frog species will introduce children to varieties as diverse as the golden poison frog (the planet's most toxic animal), the Amau frog (so tiny it's no bigger than a housefly), and the Chinese gliding frog (which can "fly" up to 17 feet)! Their different hunting techniques, preferred foods, body types, and methods of defense are covered, as are the universal basics of the frog life cycle. Colorful, scientifically accurate illustration is paired with a distinguished nonfiction writer's plain, energetic text in this excellent introduction to the diversity and fundamentals of frogs. Back matter includes information on frog disappearances and conservation efforts. A Cybils Awards Finalist in the Elementary Nonfiction category!
Download or read book How Six Saved the Frogs written by Blaine D. Arden and published by Cayendi Press. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you leave your heart on the other side of the galaxy? When Wouter, a down-to-earth dyslexic caretaker, accidentally activates a travel disc sent by his late brother, he finds himself whisked away to a distant planet. Desperate to go home and reassure his grieving mother he’s alive, he’s instead stuck struggling to fill his brother’s shoes to keep the amphibian bani from freezing to death. Nif, a bani healer, clings to human music as a lifeline to memories of joy and a world beyond grief after losing his mate. Intrigued by the culture behind the songs he cherishes, he volunteers for Wouter’s support team—even as many of his kin distrust the humans, fearing exploitation of their fuel production. Their first meeting is one of necessity—a human in need and a bani ready to mend. As they navigate mistranslations, killer plants, and space pirates, a deeper connection blossoms between them. Each shared moment and conquered challenge draws them closer to an inevitable farewell. Will Wouter leave his heart or his home? In this slow-burn ace romance, discover a low-angst intergalactic adventure where true connection transcends stars and species. ___________________________ Content notes are available in the book's front matter and on the author's website.
Download or read book The Girl Who Saved the Frogs written by Kelly Mrocki and published by . This book was released on 2014-06 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Freddie the frog and his family live in a beautiful frog-bog by the banks of a crystal clear lake. Slowly their waterways become polluted, and the family of frogs begin to get sick. Just when they think the pollution is there to stay, everything changes for the better when a little girl called Charlie comes along and helps to clean up the mess. This book is suitable for children of all ages and is particularly useful in early childhood education as it covers environmental issues that tie in with the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard. Kelly is in the process of writing her second book The Boy Who Saved The Whales. Keep an eye out for her future titles.
Download or read book The Queen of the Frogs written by Davide Cali and published by Eerdmans Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When a frog discovers a crown at the bottom of the pond, she is instantly pronounced queen over all the other frogs"--
Download or read book Bookman s Adventures written by Cotton McGee and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This charming beautifully illustrated story about a valley of frogs and the environmental challenges they face will direct young minds towards environmental stewardship and personal responsibility. It is a wonderful blend of valid scientific information and fantasy. This book also has subtle moral lessons about judging, compassion and caring for your neighbors. Each book in this series will address a different misunderstood animal which faces challenges and some facing crisis in our changing world. WE hope to inspire the young leaders of tomorrow to better our planet. According to the Amphibian Arc project "Nearly one-third of the world's 6,418 amphibian species are threatened with extinction, and 150 frog species have completely disappeared since 1979." Frogs are the most threatened group of animals on the planet! We hope this book sheds light on the crisis amphibians are facing and inspires others to do something.
Download or read book Amphibian Love written by and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to celebrate amphibians in all of their beauty and variety, and to bring attention to the amphibian extinction crisis: today's most challenging species conservation problem. At least a third of all amphibian species are in danger and there are hundreds of animals who are already gone...The good news is environmental teams are working hard and new plans are being made every day to help. And in buying this book, you're helping too.Half of the profits from the sale of this book will be donated to provide funding for Save the Frogs, an organization raising awareness, taking political action, and supporting amphibian conservation projects all over the world.
