Ribbit! The Truth About Frogs

by Annette Whipple

Overview

Where do frogs live? What sounds do frogs make? How do frogs eat? These and other questions are answered by the author, along with some extra information provided by the frogs themselves.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781478875871
Publisher:	Reycraft Books
Publication date:	09/01/2022
Series:	Truth About...
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	1,135,342
Product dimensions:	9.20(w) x 11.50(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	710L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 12 Years

About the Author

Annette Whipple doesn’t see many amphibians in her backyard, so each frog visitor delights her. She is the author of more than ten fact-filled children’s books, including The Truth About series featuring owls, dogs, and spiders. Annette celebrates curiosity and inspires a sense of wonder while exciting readers about science and history. When Annette’s not reading, writing, or doing author visits, you can find her hanging out with her family in Pennsylvania.

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2022

Gr 1–3—This series entry has informative text and eye-catching images on a familiar creature; each spread poses a question, such as "How Do Frogs Eat?," and then answers it with brief paragraphs and photographs of different frogs. The right page also features a "Leaping Legs" in the margin, where an illustrated frog addresses readers directly. The drawings are cute and quite a stark contrast with the vivid photography. Children eager to learn more about frogs will enjoy the question-and-answer, true-or-false bonus material at the end, the sheer variety of frogs presented, and the ideas for attracting frogs in their own backyards. Adults will appreciate the conservation considerations and practical suggestions of how to approach frogs in the wild. While the back matter includes online resources and a glossary, words are not defined within the text, and early readers may need some help with comprehension. VERDICT Factual and fun to look at, hand this to readers ready for independent study, or share with those who may need a boost.—Elissa Cooper

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