| BIBLIOGRAPHY |
Includes bibliographical references and glossary. |
| Contents |
Amphibian acrobats -- The Olympic jumpers -- The skydiver -- The shape shifter -- The knife heads -- The deep-freeze artist -- The flash! -- The speed eater -- Desert spadefoot days -- The flag waver -- Nothing up her sleeve... presto! -- The canopy climber -- The frog-swallower --The daredevil free-climbers -- The balancing act -- The marathoners -- The living statues -- The wrestlers -- The skin shredders -- Showstoppers' farewell -- Glossary -- Poetry notes -- Acknowledgements -- Amphibians need our help -- Explore the world of Amphibians -- Where do Amphibian acrobats live? (Amphibians range map) -- Relative sizes and threat of extinction. |
| Summary |
Step right up and learn all about the lively participants in the Amphibian Acrobat show -- from the agile Wallace's flying frog to the bouncing Venezuelan pebble toad to the tricky salamander called the yellow-eyed ensatina. These show-stopping creatures hail from around the world and your own backyard! They shape-shift and sky dive, balance and climb. You’ll marvel at the astounding agility of The Olympic Jumpers and you’ll be awed by the incredible stamina of the intrepid Marathoners. Plus, you may be surprised by the antics of the amphibians called caecilians. Come along and get to know all about these lively denizens with this entertaining collection of science verses. Author Leslie Bulion includes a science glossary, notes on poetry forms, and resources for information about these extraordinary animals. Witty drawings by Robert Meganck add another layer of fun to this humorous and informative exhibition starring some of the world’s most remarkable frogs, salamanders, and caecilians. |
| Audience |
Age 8-12 |
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IL: Grades 4 to 6 |
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1190L Lexile |
| Subject |
Amphibians -- Juvenile literature.
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| Genre |
Instructional and educational works.
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Poetry.
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Picture books for children.
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| Add'l Names |
Meganck, Robert, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
9781682630983
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1682630986
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