Frogs: A Nonfiction Picture Book About Life Cycles, Tadpoles, and Ecology for Children (Ages 6-10)

Description

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon takes readers on a journey through a frog's life cycle, from egg to tadpole to grown frog, in this engaging STEM nonfiction picture book. Readers will learn about the different types of frogs and toads from all over the world! Where do frogs live? How do frogs eat and drink? How far can they jump? Find out and more in this beautiful picture book ideal for young scientists, animal lovers, and anyone curious about amphibians, filled with fascinating facts, stunning full-color photographs, and an underlying message of ecological preservation. This book includes an author's note, a glossary, and an index. An excellent choice for classrooms and homeschooling, Frogs supports the Common Core State Standards. Perfect for the classroom or for your own budding scientist, this book explores: The Complete Frog Life Cycle: Follow the amazing transformation from tiny egg to tadpole to adult frog, explained with clear text and vivid, full-color photographs. Fascinating Frog Facts: Get answers to the questions curious kids ask―where do frogs live, what do they eat, and how far can they really jump? Award-Winning Science Writing: From beloved author Seymour Simon, a trusted voice who makes complex science accessible and engaging for young readers. A Focus on Ecology: Gently introduces the importance of ecological preservation and the threats modern frogs face. Classroom-Ready Content: An ideal homeschooling resource, this book includes a glossary, an index, and supports the Common Core State Standards. Review: Very good - This book was well written, with enough pictures to keep a child's attention. It was a good choice for 2nd and 3rd grade, challenging enough but not outside their capacity. I thought the book was so well done that I purchased several more for teachers' classrooms. Review: Awesome Imagery, Great Facts, We love Seymour Simon! - Need to help your kid fill those Non-fiction AR points? Or maybe your child just loves animals/ nature/ engineering/ trucks/ space/ what else does Seymour Simon write about.... Found his books on a whim looking to meet AR Non-fiction requirements and he has become our go to. The pictures are amazing not only beautiful but content-wise so very rich! Highly recommend Seymour Simon.