Learn all about amphibians.

Learn all about amphibians.

Discusses the characteristics, eating habits, and offspring of amphibians, one of the main groups in the animal kingdom.

Classifies each kind of amphibian, shows them in their natural habitats, and presents amazing facts about the longest-lived salamander to the most poisonous frog.

"An introduction to what characteristics animals in the amphibian animal class have and how they fit into the animal kingdom"--

Simple text and photographs present kinds of amphibians and their general characteristics.

From tiny, colorful tree frogs to the giant salamanders that burrow along the riverbanks of Japan, there are more than 7,000 amphibian species living on our planet today. Readers will discover how these incredible animals live double lives, spending

Shine the science spotlight on frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, and caecilians! Organized by reference topics such as habitat, anatomy, and diet, Amphibians introduces young readers and browsers to these water-dependent animals through vibrant full-color photos and concise, factual text.

Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.