What is an Amphibian?

by Bobbie Kalman

Amphibian means "two lives" since these animals spend the first part of their life underwater and the rest on land. From flying tree frogs to slithering caecilians, kids will be captivated by this "slimy" animal group in What is an Amphibian? Young readers will discover: - the amphibian family tree - an amphibian's body - special skin and senses - how they move and what they eat - water-versus land-dwelling species - their life cycle and parental care - defending themselves

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 22, 1999

About the author

Bobbie Kalman is a Hungarian-born children's author and publisher known for educational nonfiction books widely used in schools and libraries. After fleeing Hungary with her family during the 1956 Revolution, she later settled in North America. With backgrounds in English, psychology, and education, she wrote more than 800 books, including “Refugee Child” and several popular curriculum-based series.

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gives a good explanation of amphibians.

[Tiffany · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit wordy for my 1st/2nd grader... But still interesting.