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Amazing Amphibians
Amazing Amphibians

Amazing Amphibians

30 Activities and Observations for Exploring Frogs, Toads, Salamanders, and More

<div>7-9<br />2nd - 4th grades</div>

Young Naturalists

JUVENILE NONFICTION

128 Pages, 11 x 8.5

Formats: EPUB, PDF, Mobipocket, Trade Paper

Trade Paper, $16.99 (US $16.99) (CA $22.99)

Publication Date: January 2020

ISBN 9781641600729

Rights: WOR

Chicago Review Press (Jan 2020)

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Overview

Dive into the weird and wonderful world of amphibians!

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.
 

Author Biography

Lisa Amstutz holds degrees in biology and ecology/environmental science, and as a former outdoor educator, she is passionate about connecting kids with nature. Amstutz is the author of more than 100 children’s books and serves as assistant regional advisor for SCBWI: Northern Ohio.