From Tadpole to Frog

by Wendy Pfeffer, Holly Keller (Illustrator)

Overview

Female frogs lay eggs in the water, but what hatches isn't a frog yet—it's a tadpole! This classic Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book shows the incredible metamorphosis that occurs as a tadpole loses its fishy tail and gills and becomes a frog.

Now rebranded with a new cover look, this book includes a find out more section with an illustrated guide to identify different frog species and a map showing where bull frogs can be found throughout the United States. Both text and artwork were vetted for accuracy by Dr. Edmund Stiles, formerly professor of Biological Science at Rutgers University, and Dr. Valerie Chase, formerly of the National Aquarium in Baltimore.

This is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062381866
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	08/04/2015
Series:	Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science Series: Level 1
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	66,053
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range:	3 - 6 Years

About the Author

Wendy Pfeffer enjoyed early careers as a teacher and a nursery school director. She now devotes her time to writing and conducting workshops on creative writing for both adults and children. She is the author of two other books for children: The Gooney War and Popcorn Park Zoo.

Ms Pfeffer lives in Pennington, New Jersey.

Holly Keller has illustrated a number of books in the Lets-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, including Be a Friend to Trees. She is also the author and illustrator of many picture books, including Island Baby and Horace.

Ms. Keller lives in West Redding, Connecticut.

Editorial Reviews

Well-designed ink drawings washed with soft-toned watercolors stretch across the double-page spreads, showing the action above and below water level.

Booklist

Kindergarten and preschool-age children, as well as their parents and teachers, will be fascinated by this book on the life cycle of the frog. The illustrations are simple, interesting, and just right for young children.

Science Books and Films

Children who are just beginning to read can learn about their world with the "Lets-Read-And-Find-Out Science" series. The series is well conceived and the developmental reading and interest level are nicely matched. Many outstanding nonfiction writers and illustrators have contributed to this series. For ages three to six, there are Stage 1 books which include Pfeffer's From Tadpole to Frog. It depicts the amazing metamorphosis of a tiny tadpole to great big bullfrog. Also available in audio format.

Children's Literature - Susie Wilde