Synopsis
An exploration of the many different and unusual frogs that call the rain forest home. Topics covered include life cycle, diet, appearance, and self-defense. Illustrated with color paintings.
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, reproduction, and habitat of frogs that live in the rain forest.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1997-03-01 | | Illustrator: | Kendahl Jan Jubb |
| Size | | Height: | 9.5 in | | Width: | 10.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 14.4 oz |
Publisher's Note
A vivid introduction to some colorful residents of the rain forest It's hard to believe that these bright blue, red, orange, and pink rain forest creatures are actually related to the frogs you can find near your home. And their differences aren't only skin deep. Rain forest frogs come in an amazing variety of shapes, tax sizes. They can be smaller than your thumb or as big as a kitten. Some are even nearly invisible. Some poisonous frogs are as deadly as they are beautiful -- they are capable of producing a poisonous chemical that can kill a hundred or more people! Kendahl Jan Jubb's vivid, lush illustrations show these wondrous frogs in all their glory as they jump, hop, climb, hide, and mate with each other.
Industry Reviews
Gr 1-4 Although many books on tropical rain forests include information about tree frogs, none concentrates on these animals to the extent that Patent does here. She discusses rain-forest ecology and how it affects the lives of the small creatures, but her primary focus is on the frogs themselves. The author notes the similarities and differences in their life cycles, especially the ways they produce their young. Patent mentions the poisonous properties of some frogs and notes the use of the poison both by native hunters and by scientists developing medicines. She also mentions the endangered status of frogs in some parts of the world. Maps indicate the regions where various creatures live. Jubb's illustrations are colorful but somewhat overcrowded. Although the approach emphasizes the abundant plant and animal life of the tropical rain forest, it makes focusing on the frogs themselves difficult at times. Also, the pictures don't convey effectively the size differences noted in the text. Still, they do an adequate job of holding children's attention. The material is interesting enough to draw a wider audience than just students doing reports. Kathy Piehl, Mankato State University, MN
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