amphibians

Rhyming text and pictures demonstrate the camouflage provided by nature for various toads and frogs-some of whose coloring changes completely to match their background.

Describes foods from various cultures that contain snakes and other scaled animals, such as lizard soup from China, turtle shell stew from Peru, and barbequed frogs from the Philippines.

Introduces various kinds of amphibians, describing their physiology, behavior, habitats, and life cycles.

Presents information about the different kinds of parasites found on pets and the illnesses they may cause; then offers suggestions on how to diagnose and combat the problem.

Presents information about frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, and caecilians in a question-and-answer format.

A collection of humorous poems about such reptiles and amphibians as the glass frog, the gecko, and the rattlesnake.

Introduces the letters of the alphabet by describing a frog or other amphibian for each letter, from the Amazon horned frog to the zig-zag salamander.

Photographs follow the development of a frog from egg to tadpole to frog.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of a variety of baby amphibians as they struggle to survive and grow to maturity.