Amphibians

by Angela Royston

Overview

This book is all about amphibians: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of amphibians in their natural environment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781484607565
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Animal Classifications
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	614,776
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 7.10(h) x 2.00(d)
Lexile:	NC610L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Angela Royston has written many books for young people, including books about people at work, animals, health and the environment.

Table of Contents

Meet the amphibians — Body shape — On the move — Warming up — Changing shape — Masses of eggs — Tadpoles — Never grow up — Becoming an adult — Slippery skin — Tree frogs — One incredible amphibian!

Interviews

Discusses classification in very simple terms; beautiful photos; clear, readable text; glossary; quiz

Editorial Reviews

The series has just the right balance of text and engaging photos to keep the interest of the target audience. The series is a great supplement to curricular materials.

School Library Connection

04/01/2015
Gr 2–4—This introduction to animal classification presents key facts about each group, then provides examples that demonstrate common characteristics. Brief chapters vary between general topics, such as "Fins," to specific animals, like "Seahorses." There's a brief information about many animals, which works well for younger readers. Half-page photos on every page offer strong visual support. Most photographs are directly relevant to the information in the text, and some extend it a bit with brief captions. Specificity of material is inconsistent at times. Sentences such as "Anacondas can grow to long lengths," with no measurement data or photos showing the snake's full size, have limited impact. Each book ends with a two-page feature on a particularly unusual species or type (the Arctic tern or "deep-sea fish"). A simple "Who Am I?" quiz closes each book, with thumbnail photos to lead readers back to the page with the answer. VERDICT Despite some flaws, suitable additions.

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