Synopsis
The world of frogs and toads is a world of land and water. These agile amphibians live at least part of their lives in water but adopt different kinds of homes on land, including damp forests, hot city gardens, cold mountain slopes, and dry deserts.
Amie Rose Rotruck - Children's Literature
This book from the "Welcome to the World of Animals" series explores the world of frogs and toads. Chapter one, "World of Difference," explains the difference between various types of frogs and toads. Chapter two, "Where in the World," describes the many different places and climates that frogs and toads inhabit. Chapter three, "World in Motion," explains how these amphibians walk, swim, and climb. Chapter four, "World Full of Food," describes how and what frogs and toads eat. Chapter five, "World of Words," explains how frogs and toads sing and the many meanings their sounds can convey. Chapter six, "World of Mates," describes the conditions surrounding the mating habits of frogs and toads. Chapter seven, "New World," describes the birth and early life of tadpoles. Numerous photographs, a glossary, and various facts sprinkled throughout the book make this a lively, entertaining way for children to learn about frogs and toads. 2004, Gareth Stevens, Ages 7 to 10.