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Frogs!
WHAT WAS THAT? That’s the roaring burp of a bullfrog! SEE THAT? That’s the slick, shiny skin of colorful little rainforest frogs! Alive with froggy facts, this book has the coolest photos to bring kids deep into the swampy world of our amphibian amigos.
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32 pages, Paperback
Published January 13, 2009
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About the author
Elizabeth Carney
83 books21 followersElizabeth Carney is a writer and editor based in Brooklyn, New York. She specializes in children's nonfiction and science, math, and STEM-related subjects.
Elizabeth received the 2005 AAAS Science Journalism Award for science reporting for children. Her titles Face to Face With Cheetahs, Face to Face With Gorillas, and Great Migrations: Whales, Wildebeests, Butterflies, Elephants, and Other Amazing Animals on the Move appeared on the National Science Teachers Association's Outstanding Science Trade Book list for 2008, 2009, and 2010, respectively.
Elizabeth received the 2005 AAAS Science Journalism Award for science reporting for children. Her titles Face to Face With Cheetahs, Face to Face With Gorillas, and Great Migrations: Whales, Wildebeests, Butterflies, Elephants, and Other Amazing Animals on the Move appeared on the National Science Teachers Association's Outstanding Science Trade Book list for 2008, 2009, and 2010, respectively.
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March 14, 2022
Fun book for young kids about frogs.
February 28, 2017
Picture book, for Spanish practice. It had nice simple language and was clear and entertaining. No English translation.
March 17, 2022
This picture book can be classified as nonfiction and is written by Elizabeth Carney. This book is all about Frogs! It discusses their habitat(s), sounds (croaking), size, food they may eat, how they catch their food (adaptations), and much more. Throughout the book while introducing all these various characteristics of Frogs, it asked the audience many questions. Some of those questions include “Can you hop like a frog?”, “Can you dance like a frog?” and “What’s the difference between toads and frogs?”. These questions allow the audience to engage and be active (dance, hop) while they are reading/listening. It allows them to also think critically about what they are listening or reading about because they are asked to contrast two different types of frogs.
I enjoyed reading this informational text, it allowed me to better understand Frogs and how they live and what makes them so special. This book would be great for a read aloud especially if you are discussing anything about frogs, adaptations, or any science related content specializing in animals. This informational text is also appropriate for individual reading too in upper grades. The book does a great job of formatting the information in a way that is easy to understand and it flows very well. The book provides diagrams and illustrations on every page, which is awesome for students. It provides context and allows students to dig deeper and understand. For example, on page 28 and 29 it discusses frogs and toads. It provides detailed diagrams that are labeled for both types of frogs. The diagrams coincide with the text that is written above the. Instructional ideas that correspond with the book are unlimited. The first idea that I have is while reading, let students engage and act out what the book asks them to do. For example, on page 1 it says “Can you hop like a frog?”. I would have students hop or move around like the book asks. This would allow students to move around and maybe have a “brain break”, this will allow students to get up and be active versus sitting there listening to the read aloud. The second activity that I have in mind would be for students to draw a frog and label their diagram. Their frogs can be any color they want because there are all types and colors of frogs. The book discussed their long tongues (adaptations), their skin texture, and many more physical features (bubbles when they croak, their eyes, etc.). Students would draw and label these features and then share them with their peers. The final activity that I would implement in my classroom related to this book/topic would be to go on a nature walk. As a class we would walk around the school campus, we would listen and look for frogs and toads. This book should be introduced to elementary school students because it educates them on all types of frogs and provides them with details and interesting facts on the various types. All the realistic images and visuals resonated with me in this book. I am a visual learner and I loved how all images matched the text that was presented above.
I enjoyed reading this informational text, it allowed me to better understand Frogs and how they live and what makes them so special. This book would be great for a read aloud especially if you are discussing anything about frogs, adaptations, or any science related content specializing in animals. This informational text is also appropriate for individual reading too in upper grades. The book does a great job of formatting the information in a way that is easy to understand and it flows very well. The book provides diagrams and illustrations on every page, which is awesome for students. It provides context and allows students to dig deeper and understand. For example, on page 28 and 29 it discusses frogs and toads. It provides detailed diagrams that are labeled for both types of frogs. The diagrams coincide with the text that is written above the. Instructional ideas that correspond with the book are unlimited. The first idea that I have is while reading, let students engage and act out what the book asks them to do. For example, on page 1 it says “Can you hop like a frog?”. I would have students hop or move around like the book asks. This would allow students to move around and maybe have a “brain break”, this will allow students to get up and be active versus sitting there listening to the read aloud. The second activity that I have in mind would be for students to draw a frog and label their diagram. Their frogs can be any color they want because there are all types and colors of frogs. The book discussed their long tongues (adaptations), their skin texture, and many more physical features (bubbles when they croak, their eyes, etc.). Students would draw and label these features and then share them with their peers. The final activity that I would implement in my classroom related to this book/topic would be to go on a nature walk. As a class we would walk around the school campus, we would listen and look for frogs and toads. This book should be introduced to elementary school students because it educates them on all types of frogs and provides them with details and interesting facts on the various types. All the realistic images and visuals resonated with me in this book. I am a visual learner and I loved how all images matched the text that was presented above.
February 16, 2018
This children’s picture book discusses the life of a frog: their appetites, frog babies, and of course the different types of frogs located in their different habitats. There isn’t one specific character however here are a few types of frogs discussed throughout the book: Bullfrog, Dancing Frog, Green Tree Frog, and Blue Poison Dart Frog (be careful…these frogs are dangerous)!
The author uses awesome pictures that create awesome visuals for us readers to see while reading about the many interesting facts to go with it. They inform us which frogs to be aware of and which frogs to be friendly with. I enjoyed reading this book and being informed about the many types of frogs there are located in a variety of environments. The variety of visuals and interesting facts kept me very interested in this book throughout my reading- SO many pretty, bright colors that caught my eye. The fonts were book and if they were talking about a specific frog, they were labeled clearly so we could see which frog was being talked about.
The author uses awesome pictures that create awesome visuals for us readers to see while reading about the many interesting facts to go with it. They inform us which frogs to be aware of and which frogs to be friendly with. I enjoyed reading this book and being informed about the many types of frogs there are located in a variety of environments. The variety of visuals and interesting facts kept me very interested in this book throughout my reading- SO many pretty, bright colors that caught my eye. The fonts were book and if they were talking about a specific frog, they were labeled clearly so we could see which frog was being talked about.
November 2, 2024
This book about frogs presented through National Geographic Kids is a very engaging informational text. I love the colorful and appealing presentation of the information. It could also be very interactive when doing a read-aloud when it says things like "Can you jump like a frog?". I like how there are captions and fun facts to support the images and text. This book is very accessible to many students and each of these books has a level on them so students can easily decide if this book is an appropriate read based on their level. This book would be a great opportunity to discuss nonfiction text structures like the glossary, index, captions, and more that are shown in this text. This would also be ideal to make a graphic organizer on frogs or a compare/contrast activity with toads and frogs. I think many students would be interested in learning more about frogs and would enjoy having books like this in the classroom library for independent reading time or to check out.
October 8, 2017
Summary
This is a book that tells about frogs! Full of great and captivating photos and facts, this book is very fun to look at and read. The author gives great insight into the world of a frog.
Evaluation
In the book, there are facts about frogs from a big bullfrog to a little rainforest frog. There is so much information about these amphibians, kids would love to learn about frogs through this informative picture book.
Teaching Idea
I would use this book in a lesson in science, talking about amphibians. I would first have them read the book alongside me and then we would talk about their own experiences with frogs. I would then have them create their own habitat for a type of frog that they choose.
This is a book that tells about frogs! Full of great and captivating photos and facts, this book is very fun to look at and read. The author gives great insight into the world of a frog.
Evaluation
In the book, there are facts about frogs from a big bullfrog to a little rainforest frog. There is so much information about these amphibians, kids would love to learn about frogs through this informative picture book.
Teaching Idea
I would use this book in a lesson in science, talking about amphibians. I would first have them read the book alongside me and then we would talk about their own experiences with frogs. I would then have them create their own habitat for a type of frog that they choose.
May 15, 2021
This is a great book to use in class for students who are doing animal research or simply enjoy fascinating facts about frogs. Readers will learn about the different type of frogs, the noises they make, their reflexes, their food, their characteristics, and their names origin. This is also a good resource to use to teach students parts of a book in terms of Title page, table of contents, chapter, and glossary. Students can learn how to locate certain information by identifying their purpose. The images that are included are realistic. They will have occasional drawings here and there, but these pictures are from actual experiences.
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May 31, 2022This is a great book to learn about the different frogs and the characteristics of different frogs. The book discusses the colors of frogs and what kinds are poisonous. The book also discusses the sizes of frogs and how the bullfrog will eat other frogs. In the book the kids can see images of these frogs and it also discusses their habitats. THe book discusses how a frog starts out in an egg and turns into tadpole to later become a frog in 3 short months. How fun to learn this life cycle as a kid!
November 20, 2018
Informational
Grades K-1
A unique feature of this book is the marvelous pictures taken by National Geographic that accompany age appropriate informational text. The up-close and mega detailed pictures help emerging reader make connections between the sounds they see and the pictures they see making reading informational text as a beginning reader possible.
Date Completed: September 8, 2018
Grades K-1
A unique feature of this book is the marvelous pictures taken by National Geographic that accompany age appropriate informational text. The up-close and mega detailed pictures help emerging reader make connections between the sounds they see and the pictures they see making reading informational text as a beginning reader possible.
Date Completed: September 8, 2018
May 30, 2018
This is a good east to read informational book about frogs. It talks about their many different sizes and colors. It explains how frogs lay eggs and they turn into tadpoles which later grow into frogs. And it also explains that toads are frogs too
June 25, 2019
Great pictures of frogs throughout the text. A conversational writing style makes the text more accessible for younger readers. Decent information provided about frogs. Simple use of text structure, yet adequate for the reading level.
August 20, 2020
I know this is a kid's book, but I honestly expected more interesting frog facts than "frogs live in wet habitats." Also... they labeled the African Bullfrog as just "Bullfrog!" Great pics of frogs, though, and I was happy to learn about the Dancing Frog.
October 20, 2017
I liked it because there are small and big frogs, and it said that the smallest frogs can be a big as a finger nail. (Nunu)
I didn't like this book because it is disgusting (Ian)
I didn't like this book because it is disgusting (Ian)
March 12, 2018
Great pictures! Very informational!
April 13, 2018
SMART 2018
April 16, 2018
Great leveled reader! Informative and fun without being gross or graphic. I love the fun facts and frog jokes in the margins!
June 24, 2018
I love forg
September 25, 2018
I liked reading everything about frogs. This book would be great to read in a classroom because it has so many interesting facts. This would just add more knowledge to students about frogs.
October 24, 2018
This book was full of facts and pictures that looked like they were ready to leap off the page. I loved that it included fast facts to keep the read always learning more!
June 19, 2020
Amazing photos. About 3-4 sentences per page.
December 20, 2021
With jokes, good facts, and interesting illustrations, this was another one of our favorite non-fiction books about frogs.
February 5, 2022
Very cool details about and photos of frogs in this one.
May 31, 2022
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Nonfiction
Used as a mentor text for a writing unit.
Nonfiction
Used as a mentor text for a writing unit.
February 5, 2023
Good for young kids
But I read it and it's really informative lol
Frogs are so cool
But I read it and it's really informative lol
Frogs are so cool
February 10, 2024
We liked the super frogs section.
August 11, 2024
Outstanding nonfiction read for learning about frogs! I loved the images and it could be a great tool when introducing a science lesson about frogs.
December 24, 2018
Nice pictures. I like to squeeze their little bellies.
April 22, 2015
Frogs! is a book, of course, the different types of frogs and different fun facts about them. This book has a bunch of different facts that range from talking about frogs sizes to their physical features. I would have to say that the two coolest facts that stood out to me would have to be that the world's smallest frog is the size of a fingernail and that the world's largest frog is the size of a rabbit. I found myself wondering what I would ever do if I accidentally came across a frog that big! I thought that this book would be a very good read aloud for students ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade. I think that even the older students would enjoy hearing about the different types and facts about frogs. Before reading this book aloud, you could have the students discuss or write down some things they already know about frogs, and after reading the book to them, have them edit their sentences if needed, or add some cool, interesting facts they learned from the book. I think that the students would really enjoy seeing all the bright and clear pictures that are in the book and how much details they show. I also think that the students would appreciate the real photographs being in there, instead of a painting or drawing, incase they come across them one day, they will know exactly what they look like. I also like how there are some captions for the images, I think that this adds some extra information for the reader in a fun way. I would definitely have this book in my future classroom library, especially for those students that have an interest in frogs, or want to read more and find out more information about frogs.
April 20, 2015
This book was very interesting for an informational book. I liked it. It looked more casual, like a magazine than a book. It felt more inviting yet it still offered the information about frogs. I would have my students read this if they were doing a research project on frogs or if we decided to raise some tadpoles from my pond (in which I would release the frogs back into my pond). I liked the reading activity my classmates did with this book. We circled words we thought would be in the book and we checked them off as we went along. This made us listen to the book because we wanted to see if we were right. This works well with competitive kids. We made predictions using those words then we fixed our predictions at the end of the activity.
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Interest Level
Grades 2 - 3
Reading Level
Grade level Equivalent: 2
Lexile® Measure: 410L
DRA: 18
Guided Reading: K
Type of Book: Begining Reader Book
Theme/Subject
Frogs
Pond Life
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/bo...
Interest Level
Grades 2 - 3
Reading Level
Grade level Equivalent: 2
Lexile® Measure: 410L
DRA: 18
Guided Reading: K
Type of Book: Begining Reader Book
Theme/Subject
Frogs
Pond Life
March 20, 2015
Synopsis: "WHAT WAS THAT? That’s the roaring burp of a bullfrog! SEE THAT? That’s the slick, shiny skin of colorful little rainforest frogs! Alive with froggy facts, this book has the coolest photos to bring kids deep into the swampy world of our amphibian amigos."
My Review: This is one of the first non-fiction books that I have read with Munchkin, and while it might be a little advanced for him, this book really captured his attention. It is a simple book for beginning readers or younger children. It has bright pictures and simple facts. Munchkin definitely learned a few things while reading this book too and repeated them to me several times after reading the book, he has requested the Frog book again too.
My Review: This is one of the first non-fiction books that I have read with Munchkin, and while it might be a little advanced for him, this book really captured his attention. It is a simple book for beginning readers or younger children. It has bright pictures and simple facts. Munchkin definitely learned a few things while reading this book too and repeated them to me several times after reading the book, he has requested the Frog book again too.
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