Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Using simple main text and researched based side text award-winning children's science writer Melissa Stewart introduces readers to some of the ways human action or inaction can affect frog populations. Students will be able to describe the relationship between a series of scientific ideas and concepts, and recognize cause and effect relationships. A Place for Frogs will open readers' minds to a wide range of environmental issues as they read about frog populations all over the globe. Describing various examples--from the northern leopard frog in Minnesota ponds to the harlequin frog in the rainforests of Central America--the text supports life science curriculum as it provides an intriguing look at frogs, at the ecosystems that support their survival, and at the efforts of some people to save them.
Curriculum Connections: Revised edition sidebars with illustrations, arguments, range maps, bibliography, series, cause and effect, author notes on research
Synopsis
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:
A Place for Bats
A Place for Birds
A Place for Butterflies
A Place for Fish
A Place for Turtles
Teacher's Guide available.
Awards:
Green Earth Book Award (Honor Book, Nonfiction) / Newton Marasco Foundation
NSTA Recommends / National Science Teachers Association
Synopsis
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?
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.