Amazing Amphibians : 30 Activities and Observations for Exploring Frogs, Toads, Salamanders, and More EPUB
by Lisa J. Amstutz
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Young nature enthusiasts will learn these and other fascinating facts about amphibians in this colorful, interactive resource. Readers will explore the major amphibian groups-frogs, salamanders, and caecilians- including their anatomy, behavior, and conservation needs, and will learn about slime, venom, hibernation, and much more. Amazing Amphibians gives a full-color overview of amphibian life history, highlights a number of fascinating species, and explains characteristics of amphibians, such as egg-laying, metamorphosis, and ectothermy. With encouragement to "Try This," "Look For," and "Listen For," kids participate in 30 hands-on activities that promote observation and analysis, writing and drawing, math and science, and nature literacy skills. This useful resource includes a glossary of scientific terms, a list of amphibian orders, and a teacher's guide to initiate classroom discussion.
Did you know . . .
Did you know . . .
- Goliath frogs can grow to 6½ pounds and jump 10 feet in a single leap?
- The mudpuppy, a species of salamander, gets its name from the doglike barking sound it makes when out of the water?
- The North American wood frog can survive brutal winters, even after it has frozen solid?
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- Publisher:Chicago Review Press
- Publication Date:07/01/2020
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- ISBN:9781641600750
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- Format:EPUB
- Publisher:Chicago Review Press
- Publication Date:07/01/2020
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- ISBN:9781641600750