A Place for Frogs Revised Edition Contributor(s): Stewart, Melissa (Author), Bond, Higgins (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 156145902X ISBN-13: 9781561459025 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems |
Dewey: 597.890 |
LCCN: 2019300079 |
Lexile Measure: 930 |
Series: Place For... |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.2" W x 10.2" (0.3 lbs) 32 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 136838 Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The population of frogs in the United States has been declining for the past fifty years, even in our protected national parks. What dangers do frogs face? How can we help? A teacher and classroom favorite from Melissa Stewart's award-winning A Place for... series, which spotlights vanishing species. Perfect for budding scientists, environmentalists, and nature lovers. In simple yet engaging language, acclaimed science writer Melissa Stewart showcases twelve types of North American frogs, from the wood frog to the now rare Oregon spotted frog. Her clear narrative shows the threats these frogs face, and informative sidebars describe a wide variety of efforts to save them. In addition, remarkable full-color illustrations vividly and accurately depict the frogs within the ecosystems that support their survival. This nonfiction picture book is part of a prize-winning series designed to inform young readers about a wide range of environmental issues and to present ways people can help protect animals and their natural habitats. Also available: Teacher's Guide available. Awards: Green Earth Book Award (Honor Book, Nonfiction) / Newton Marasco Foundation |
Contributor Bio(s): Stewart, Melissa: - Melissa Stewart earned degrees from Union College and New York University and worked as an editor. She is the author of more than sixty books and lives in Massachusetts.Bond, Higgins: - Higgins Bond received a BFA from the Memphis College of Art and has illustrated many books for children. She lives in Tennessee. |