Frogs (A Day in the Life)

What Do Frogs, Toads, and Tadpoles Get Up to All Day?

Itzue W. Caviedes-Solis, Neon Squid

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NEON SQUID
26 April 2023

Children's & Educational; Wildlife (Children's&YA)

Series: A Day In The Life

"Set over a 24-hour period, meet poisonous tree frogs, see-through glass frogs, and frogs that can freeze their own blood in this kids' non-fiction book about the coolest amphibians in the world.

Journey into the rainforest to follow the lives of these nocturnal animals as they dance, hunt, and fight their way through their day. In the style of a nature documentary, this book including gentle science explanations of topics such as metamorphosis that are perfect for future biologists. Witness incredible moments including a Wolverine frog that ""shoots"" its bones out from beneath its skin and a frog that absorbs frogspawn into its own skin!"

By: Itzue W. Caviedes-Solis, Neon Squid
Imprint: NEON SQUID
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 261mm, Width: 222mm,
ISBN: 9781838992880
ISBN 10: 183899288X
Series: A Day In The Life
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 26 April 2023
Recommended Age: From 5 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Itzue W. Caviedes-Solis is Assistant Professor in Conservation Biology at Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania. Hailing from Mexico, her search focuses on the ecology, evolution, and conservation of tropical frogs.

Reviews for Frogs (A Day in the Life): What Do Frogs, Toads, and Tadpoles Get Up to All Day?

"""Herpetologist Caviedes-Solis makes a strong case for looking at frogs with wonder... In tandem with Rancourt’s clear, colorful explanatory illustrations, Caviedes-Solis’ stories enchant as they reveal more and more about the many ways frogs adapt and pass life on to new tadpoles. An impressive primer on one of nature’s most fascinating animal families."" * Kirkus * ""The text tells a playful story and delivers a great deal of information... accompanied by colourful, detailed spreads that engage readers."" * School Library Journal * Praise for A Day in the Life series: ""From action scenes to tidbits of intriguing information to paragraphs of explanation, the text has plenty to offer animal lovers. Varied in layout, these fully illustrated books feature vibrant, stylized artwork with distinctive palettes. An attractive series for kids intrigued by animals in the wild."" * Booklist *"