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Also known as the meadow frog and the grass frog, the leopard frog sports distinctive spots. Like the big cat, a leopard frog lurks in the tall grass, waiting for prey. But as Doug Wechsler says, "You would hardly think this is a dangerous creature, unless you were a grasshopper." Beautiful photos and helpful hints will draw students into the life cycle of this unique frog.
2) Glass frogs
Called "one of the small wonders of the amphibian world," the glass frog's claim to fame is the transparent skin of its belly. Why the glass frog's guts are on display remains a mystery, but students will come up with their own theories while reading this instructive and enlightening book.
Its name alone says intrigue and excitement, and the poison dart frog delivers. This frog's uniquely noxious skin can cause anything from mild discomfort to human death. Chock-full of facts, photos, and tidbits, this book amazes and informs readers about the colorful frog that nothing likes to eat.
4) Bullfrogs
Everyone can picture a frog on a lily pad, and no frog is more likely to be sunning itself on one than the bullfrog. But did you know that a warm, well-sunned bullfrog digests its food faster than a cold bullfrog, or that with its big mouth, the bullfrog can eat creatures almost as big as itself? Students will enjoy learning the secrets of the frog that has threatened other frogs' existence.
5) Wood frogs
Why might a wood frog be called a frogsicle? A wood frog can stay partially frozen during winter hibernation, then thaw out in spring to breed. This is just one of many unexpected facts that will enthrall kids and bring them leaping to the bookshelves to learn more about this shy creature that prefers living in the woods to living in the water.