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A gripping story set over 24 hours where readers will come face-to-face with the most amazing frogs and toads in the world, written by expert Dr Itzue W. Caviedes-Solis.
Neon Squid creates beautiful nonfiction books for inquisitive kids (and kids at heart).
A gripping story set over 24 hours where readers will come face-to-face with the most amazing frogs and toads in the world, written by expert Dr Itzue W. Caviedes-Solis.
Set over a 24-hour period, meet poisonous tree frogs, see-through glass frogs, and frogs that can freeze their own blood in this kids' non-fiction book about the coolest amphibians in the world.Journey into the rainforest to follow the lives of these nocturnal animals as they dance, hunt, and fight their way through their day. In the style of a nature documentary, this book including gentle science explanations of topics such as metamorphosis that are perfect for future biologists. Witness incredible moments including a Wolverine frog that "shoots" its bones out from beneath its skin and a frog that absorbs frogspawn into its own skin!
"Herpetologist Caviedes-Solis makes a strong case for looking at frogs with wonder... In tandem with Rancourt’s clear, colorful explanatory illustrations, Caviedes-Solis’ stories enchant as they reveal more and more about the many ways frogs adapt and pass life on to new tadpoles. An impressive primer on one of nature’s most fascinating animal families." Kirkus
"The text tells a playful story and delivers a great deal of information... accompanied by colourful, detailed spreads that engage readers." School Library Journal
Praise for A Day in the Life series:
"From action scenes to tidbits of intriguing information to paragraphs of explanation, the text has plenty to offer animal lovers. Varied in layout, these fully illustrated books feature vibrant, stylized artwork with distinctive palettes. An attractive series for kids intrigued by animals in the wild."
Dr Itzue W. Caviedes-Solis is Assistant Professor in Conservation Biology at Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania. Hailing from Mexico, her search focuses on the ecology, evolution, and conservation of tropical frogs.
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