Animal evolution is a complex subject, but in this title young readers will encounter easy-to-understand explanations on how amphibians went from swimming fish to leaping frogs on land. Ancient creatures, transition animals, and modern-day amphibians jump off the page with colorful images and QR codes throughout the book.

Young amphibians start their lives with gills and live underwater. But as an amphibian grows, they perform what seems like a magic trick. They lose their gills and move onto land! Understanding how this strange animal group grows and changes from a baby to an adult can be tough for young learners. Through this book’s achievable text--paired closely with full-color photographs--readers discover what makes an amphibian. With a graphic organizer detailing how an amphibian’s life cycle works, readers deepen their understanding of these fascinating creatures.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn all about the world's smallest amphibians, their characteristics and behaviors, and how they survive in the wild. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about tiny amphibians and their effect on the world around them. A Take a Look! infographic provides information on a frog's life cycle, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, fact boxes give size statistics, an activity helps readers visualize how small these animals really are, and a chart compares the sizes of the animals noted in the book. Children can learn more about amphibians using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The World's Smallest Amphibians also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. The World's Smallest Amphibians is part of Jump!'s The World's Smallest Animals series.

When curious Sigmund the salamander hears Francine the fly warning her friends not to fly near amphibians, Sigmund sets out on a mission to find out what exactly an amphibian is. After interviewing other animals and learning about the characteristics of amphibians, Sigmund realizes that he too is an amphibian! The humorous narrative and dialogue will draw elementary-aged readers into this brightly illustrated life science lesson about animal diversity and classification. Includes fact page, glossary, and resources for further research.

This title introduces readers to the massive Chinese giant salamander and the miniature Brazilian flea toad. Young readers will enjoy learning fun facts about these slimy-skinned creatures, including what they have in common and how they are different. Future zoologists will be drawn to unique color photographs of these cold-blooded cousins and their amazing habitats. The book includes an activity or craft, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, infographics, informative captions and sidebars, sources for further research, information about the author, and critical-thinking questions to help readers connect with the text.

What is the biggest amphibian in the entire world? The giant salamander! This endangered water monster is a master at camouflaging into its wet home. Lurking in underwater crevasses and beneath rocks, the giant salamanders are so tough to spot, even scientists have a hard time studying them! Young readers will love learning more about this massive creature. With brilliant photographs paired with approachable text, even the most reluctant readers will love discovering the mysterious lives of Chinese giant salamanders!

What is the biggest amphibian in the entire world? The giant salamander! This endangered water monster is a master at camouflaging into its wet home. Lurking in underwater crevasses and beneath rocks, the giant salamanders are so tough to spot, even scientists have a hard time studying them! Young readers will love learning more about this massive creature. With brilliant photographs paired with approachable text, even the most reluctant readers will love discovering the mysterious lives of Chinese giant salamanders!