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Who am I:


I am a soon-to-be, Christian teacher, who is working on collecting a classroom library. I have read many children's books in my practicums/student teaching in classrooms, as well as in my own exploration. I want to teach First grade teacher, so a lot of these books are meant for a variety of First grade reading levels. However, most of these books can also work for Kindergarden through Third graders. If you look close enough there are even some chapter books thrown in for older kids, as well. Explore and Enjoy!    




How this works:


New Posts are actually categories (such as Books about America or Animal Research Books). Look through the Blog Archive to find the category you want. I will be posting books by editing them the same category (or blog post), so you can find them easier.

Once in the category there will be a list of books arranged alphabetically by the name of the book. Each book I list will have a title, author name and ISBN number. I have copy and pasted Amazon's description of the book for you to glance over. Finally, I will also list if I own that particular book. Every book I post is available on Amazon.com.

Happy Looking! =)

America/Oregon Books

B is for Beaver: An Oregon Alphabet
By: Roland Smith
ISBN: 978-1585360710


Join authors Roland and Marie Smith and illustrator Michael Roydon as they take you on a journey across the Oregon Trail and through the picturesque Beaver state. In B is for Beaver, the Smith's rhyming verse and sidebar expository text illuminate the wonders of Hell's Canyon, the lush lands of the Willamette Valley, and the surging seas of the neighboring Pacific Ocean. An effective educational tool inside the classroom and out, readers of all ages in the state of Oregon and beyond can embark on this journey any time they wish.

If I Were President
By: Catherine Stier
ISBN:  978-0807535424


A multicultural cast of children imagines what is would be like to be president.

Me On The Map
By: Joan Sweeney
ISBN: 978-0517885574


In this playful introduction to maps and geography, step by simple step, a young girl shows readers herself on a map of her room, her room on the map of her house, her house on the map of her street--all the way to her country on a map of the world. Once the reader is familiar with the maps, she demonstrates how readers can find their own country, state, and town--all the way back to their room--on each colorful map. Easy-to-read text, bright artwork, and charming details give children a lot to search for and will have them eager to help navigate on the next family vacation. 

National Geographic Our Fifty States
By: Mark H. Bockenhauer
ISBN: 978-0792264026


Following a foreword by former President Jimmy Carter, a map of the United States featuring major population centers, and one spread on Washington, DC, this visually appealing book is organized by regions: the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West, with a map of each region and a short history. Four pages are devoted to each state and include basic facts and a map. The full-color photographs are outstanding. Reproductions of archival illustrations depict four important events from each state's history. The final sections offer a paragraph about each of the territories and a page of facts and figures about the United States. An extensive index completes this easy-to-use resource. 

Oregon Facts and Symbols
By: Emily McAuliffe
ISBN: 978-0736822671


Presents information about the state of Oregon, its nickname, motto, and emblems.

Oregon: Portraits of the States
By: Liz Sonneborn
ISBN: 978-0836846928


This is a great book highlighting fascinating facts about the wonderful state of Oregon. 

Oregon: The Beaver State
By: Marcia Amidon Lusted
ISBN: 978-1435897861


The Beaver State: The exotic and lush state of Oregon put into words a child could understand. 

Oregon
By: Susan Labella
ISBN: 978-0531167854


Colorful photos and maps and simple text highlight basic geographic facts about each state, including its location within the union and its climate, terrain, people, wildlife, and industries. Readers come away with a feeling that they have visited the state and know something about what it looks like and what it s like to live there.

Oregon
By: Terry Miller Shannon
ISBN: 978-0531211427


In this informative volume Terry Miller Shannon introduces young readers to the Beavers State, covering not only the state's rich history and unique attractions, but also its geography, government, and people.

President (Eyewitness Book)
By: James David Barber
ISBN: 978-0756649449


Eyewitness Presidents is an updated edition of DK s classic look at America s presidents in addition to the CD, wall chart, and extra 8 pages, the book will be updated to include information about the winner of the 2008 election, Barack Obama.

Smart About The Fifty States
By: Susan Saunders and Others
ISBN: 978-0448431314


The kids in Ms. Brandt's class create a special report on the United States of America, with each child doing research on ten states. There's a double-spread map of the whole U.S. and a page for every state jam-packed with trivia, interesting facts, handwritten captions, and jokes. At the end of the book is a map showing how the United States grew over time, a spread on the presidents and what states they hailed from, as well as a "bibliography" of books the kids used in their research.

The Little Man In The Map: 
With Clue to Remember All 50 States
By: E. Andrew Martonvi
ISBN: 978-0978510046


Learning all 50 U.S. states is easy when you learn from The Little Man In the Map! Asked by their teacher to find clues for memorizing the states, students begin to see imagesa hat, a shirt, a pair of boots formed by state boundaries. When they put some of them together, they're amazed to find the outline of a man standing in the middle of the map. Excited by their discovery, they draw a face and arms on him and create The Little Man In the Map, whom they nickname MIM. Their imaginations bring MIM alive, and with his help they discover the surprising roles all the states can play. Soon they can spot the elf, the playful dog, the spooky head, and all the others. This imaginatively illustrated story, narrated in rhyme by The Little Man In the Map, shows each state's part in its region and how it interacts with those around it. This makes learning their locations visual, easy, and fun.

The New Big Book Of US Presidents: Fascinating Facts about Each and Every President, 
Including an American History Timeline
By: Todd Davis
ISBN: 978-0762433377


This is the perfect introduction for young readers to the lives and times of America’s 43 most influential leaders. Just as the new president is inaugurated, readers can easily relive the course of American history through a detailed timeline, more than 50 vivid photographs and illustrations, information about each president’s term in office, and the major political issues of each era. Quick-reference sidebars provide brief summaries of the major events and important people who emerged during each presidential term. Famous quotes and fun facts about each president ensure that this perennial favorite continues to be an entertaining and enlightening addition to any child’s library.

The Scrambled States of America
By: Laurie Keller
ISBN: 978-0805068313


"Well, it was just your basic, ordinary day in the good old U. S. of A. States all over the country were waking up, having their first cups of coffee, reading the morning paper, and enjoying the beautiful sunrise. All the states, that is, except for Kansas." At the first annual "states party," Virginia and Idaho hatch a plan to swap spots so each can see another part of the country. Before the party is over, all the states decide to switch places. In the beginning, every state is happy in its new location. But soon things start to go wrong. Will the states ever unscramble themselves and return to their proper places?

The United States of America
By: Millie Miller
ISBN: 978-0439827652


This book exhibits all of the diversity of the American states even as it ties the country into one awesome entity. The authors' inclusion of endangered species, biographical sketches on the famous Americans from each state, inventions, resources, records, and so much more make this a unique and multi-dimensional work. But it is the art and the treatment of the information that makes this book so special. With a light-handed, fresh approach, and tremendous respect for their subject, the author-artists succeed in painting a truly beautiful portrait of America.

Time for Kids: 
President of the United States
By: Editors of TIME for Kids
ISBN: 978-0060815561


Did you know that James Monroe was the first President to appear without a wig in formal public settings? Or that George W. Bush named the first African Americans as secretaries of state? In this informative reference book by the editors of the award-winning TIME For Kids^® magazine, you'll learn about the Presidents' childhoods, careers, accomplishments in office, and life after the White House. As a great plus for school reports, you'll find hundreds of fascinating facts—and the history of our nation is woven into each presidential portrait.

Uniquely Oregon
By: Mary Boone
ISBN: 978-1403447289


What do the images on Oregons state seal stand for? How is Oregons state government organized? What would you find in Mount Hood National Forest? You can find the answers to these questions in Uniquely Oregon. This book contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts and features that help make Oregon a one-of-a-kind place. Inside, you will also find information about Oregons unique state symbols. You can learn about the worlds deepest lake and biggest sea cave, as well as discover Oregons many different landforms. And, you will find out how the Oregon Trail made the state what it is today.

Animal Books A-F

*A lot of these books are not suited for kids to read cover to cover by themselves, but these books have great pictures and little snippets of information that students can use for research projects and for pleasure viewing.


                      Encyclopedia of Animals
By: Karen McGhee
ISBN: 978-0792259367

Get ready to take a walk on the wild side! National Geographic Children's Books' brand-new reference work provides families and children with everything they need to know about the animal kingdom. You'll meet more than 1,000 animals as you explore the pages of National Geographic Encyclopedia of Animals. This comprehensive volume introduces the entire animal kingdom: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and all kinds of invertebrates, from sea squirts to worms and spiders. Your tour of the animal kingdom will take you to every corner of the planet—from rugged mountain slopes to ocean depths and from steamy jungles to baking deserts and icy polar regions. 

National Geographic Animal Atlas
By: National Geographic
ISBN: 978-1426306990

Captivating critters, eye-grabbing pictures, weird and freaky facts—what better way for kids to learn geography! In this child-friendly atlas, stunning animal photos combine with colorful, easily accessible maps to teach young readers about geography through the wild creatures that fascinate them. Each world region includes a "spotlight" on animals in the area. Thematic spreads deliver the facts about habitats, endangered species, and more. Careful research and all-around kid appeal make this a must-have children’s atlas for home and school.

National Geographic Wild Animal Atlas
By: National Geographic
ISBN: 978-1426306990

Captivating critters, eye-grabbing pictures, weird and freaky facts—what better way for kids to learn geography! In this child-friendly atlas, stunning animal photos combine with colorful, easily accessible maps to teach young readers about geography through the wild creatures that fascinate them. Each world region includes a "spotlight" on animals in the area. Thematic spreads deliver the facts about habitats, endangered species, and more. Careful research and all-around kid appeal make this a must-have children’s atlas for home and school.

The Encyclopedia of Animals: 
A Complete Visual Guide
By: George McKay
ISBN: 978-0520244061

The Encyclopedia of Animals is a lavishly illustrated, authoritative, and comprehensive exploration of the rich and intriguing world of animals. Written by an international team of specialists, spectacularly adorned with a gallery of more than 2,000 color illustrations, and supplemented with distribution maps, detailed and beautifully rendered diagrams, and some of the world's finest wildlife photographs, this volume will become the standard by which all others are measured. Each page is expertly laid out to enhance either browsing or in-depth study. Readers will find detailed coverage of all sorts of animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and invertebrates.



Alligator & Crocodiles

Alligator and Crocodiles!: 
Strange and Wonderful
By: Laurence Pringle & Meryl Henderson
ISBN: 978-1590782569

Meet Earth's largest living reptile. Crocodile-like animals lived on Earth more than two hundred million years ago. They outlived the dinosaurs. Today their descendants are found on five continents. They belong to a special group of reptiles called crocodilians. These animals are strange and wonderful indeed. For example, ferocious-looking mother alligators treat their hatchlings with tender care. Crocodilians may seem awkward on land, but they can move quickly. Usually they wait and watch from the water, then ambush their prey. From baby alligators that call to "Mom" from inside their eggs to grown alligators and crocodiles that bellow and roar, Laurence Pringle takes readers into the world of nature's largest - and noisiest - living reptiles.

Crocodiles & Alligators
By: Seymour Simon
ISBN: 978-0064438292

Crocodiles and alligators may seem ferocious and scary, but renowned science author Seymour Simon confirms that they′re also endlessly fascinating. Around since the time of dinosaurs, crocodiles and alligators eat without chewing, have three eyelids, and provide good living conditions for other animals. With the use of eighteen stunning full-colour photographs, Simon explores the wonders of these stealthy giants in an exciting up-close and personal way.

Fun Facts About Alligators
By: Carmen Bredeson
ISBN: 978-0766035942

What do alligators eat? How do alligators and crocodiles differ? Carmen Bredeson answers these and other questions about the alligator in this series title.

Snap! A Book About Alligators and Crocodiles
By: Melvin & Gilda Berger
ISBN: 978-0613635646

What is the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? How are they born? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this Level 3 Hello Reader! Science book! Did you know that a crocodile is usually longer, weighs more, and can outswim alligators? Children will learn all about these aquatic creatures--everything from where they live, what they eat, and how they survive--in this non-fiction easy reader.



Bats

National Geographic Readers: Bats
By: Elizabeth Carney
ISBN: 978-1426307102

They live in spooky caves, in forests, even in the dark reaches of ordinary attics and bridges. They flock by the hundreds, and they sleep while hanging upside down! In this beautifully photographed Level 2 reader, kids learn about one of the most interesting creatures around—and discover the bat’s unique place in the wild and in the world.

Scholastic Reader Level 1: Bats
By: Lily Wood
ISBN: 978-0545237543

A basic introduction to bats: where they live, what they eat, how they find prey by using echolocation, how they are different from birds, when they hibernate, when they migrate, how they help people, and how people can help them.

Stokes Beginner's Guide to Bats
By: Kim Williams
ISBN: 978-0316816588

A pocket-size, brilliantly colorful, simple-to-use guide to bats, containing dozens of full-color photographs that enable readers of all ages to identify the most common species; range maps; tips on attracting and observing creatures in the wild; information on habitat needs, life cycle, food preferences; and much more.

Time for Kids: Bats
By: Elizabeth Carney
ISBN: 978-0060576394

Bats rise at night just as people are going to sleep. They sail through the dark in search of bugs, fruit, or fish to eat. There are more than a thousand kinds of bats in the world. Some are tiny. Others have a wingspan as wide as a car In BATS , TIME For Kids(R) sheds light on these fascinating fliers.



Bears

Bear-ology: 
Facinating Bear Facts, Tales & Trivia
By: Sylvia Dolson
ISBN: 978-0977372454

Bears have captured our imaginations for centuries. Now in this treasure trove of facts, folklore and amazing trivia, discover the history and nature of all bears, including black bears, grizzlies and polar bears. Along the way, meet some famous bears (real and not-so-real), learn about bear totems and mythologies of ancient cultures throughout the world, and see how bears have become embedded in our lives, from the names of night-sky constellations and sports teams to everyday words and slogans. Complete with color photos, numerous illustrations and cartoons, plus helpful tips for coexisting with our furry neighbors.

Bears: A Year In The Life
By: Matthias Breiter
ISBN: 978-1554074617

When first published, Bears received excellent reviews and sold particularly well. The book focuses on an entire year in the lives of the three bear species found in North America -- the brown bear, the black bear and the polar bear. Matthias Breiter shows how these widely feared but rarely encountered animals hunt, feed, play, mate and breed.

Bears
By: Deborah Hodge
ISBN: 978-1550743555

The eating habits of bears is one of 14 topics in this clearly written look at three North American bears -- grizzly bears, polar bears and black bears. In this fascinating book in the popular and informative Kids Can Press Wildlife Series you'll find out how and where bears live, how they give birth and raise their cubs, what they eat and much more.

Black Bear: North America's Bear
By: Stephen R. Swinburne
ISBN: 978-1590787984

Three species of bear inhabit North America: the grizzly, the polar bear, and the black bear. But the American black bear is truly North America's bear, found only in North America. Black bears range from Canada to Mexico, from New England to California. There may be as many as 750,000 black bears roaming the forests and mountains of the continent. With its large population, and with more people moving into black bear territory, it's important that we understand this magnificent animal.



Camel

Camels: Ships of the Desert
By: Eulalia Garcia, Gabriel Casadevall and Ali Garousi
ISBN: 978-0836814941

Provides detailed information on the physical characteristics and behavior of camels.

Camels
By: Judith Jango-Cohen
ISBN: 978-0761417507

Find out fun facts about these fascinating creatures of the desert. 

Camels
By: William John Ripple
ISBN: 978-0736894883

Text and photographs introduce the habitat, appearance, and behavior of camels living in the desert.

The Camel Family
By: John Bonnett Wexo
ISBN: 978-0937934241

Will that be one hump or two? Learn an easy way to remember which camel is bactrian and which is dromedary-and find out the truth about just how long camels can really go without water.




Cheetah

Cheetah
By: Edana Eckart
ISBN: 978-0516251639

This emergent reader series introduces children to different animals, from all around the world. Readers will explore each animal's habitat, learn about their eating habits, and discover other fascinating facts.

Cheetahs
By: Ann Squire
ISBN: 978-0516279329

Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Face to Face with Cheetahs
By: Chris Johns & Elizabeth Carney
ISBN: 978-1426303234

Chris Johns, Editor-in-Chief of National Geographic magazine, brings you face to face with a family of cheetahs. The story begins in Okavango Delta in Botswana—as the cheetah mother hunts her prey and the photographer tracks the elusive cat. After watching the family for four months, he is rewarded when a cheetah cub comes up and actually licks his hand—one of the most profound moments of his life. But the encounter brings a responsibility: to help save these endangered creatures and protect their habitat from one of their biggest threats, man. As Africa’s most endangered cat, the cheetah is in a race for survival. But the book gives us hope, too, detailing practical ways we can all help to protect them and ensure they have a future in the wild. Stunning photographs, action-packed stories, and thorough research complete the picture of these cagey cats.

National Geographic Readers: Cheetahs
By: Laura Marsh
ISBN: 978-1426308550

Adorably cute and amazingly fast, the cheetah is a perennial favorite among kids. This National Geographic Reader will delight kids with beautiful photographs and mind-boggling facts about this majestic and mysterious cat. Did you know a cheetah could go from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds? True to the National Geographic Kids’ style and trusted reputation, snack size bites of information provide easily digestible learning that fulfills both the reader’s curiosity and sense of achievement.



Dolphins

Dolphins
By: Seymour Simon
ISBN: 978-0064462204

Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the most trusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and the Smithsonian Institution.

Dolphins
By: Sylvia M. James
ISBN: 978-1590340103

Big beautiful pictures. Brief descriptions of how dolphins swim, breathe, communicate, and eat etc. Perfect picture book for ages 5 and under.

Everything Dolphin: What Kids Really Want To Know About Dolphins
By: Marty Crisp
ISBN: 978-1559710428

Dolphins captivate us with their intelligence, their chattering and their amazing jumping! These truly cool animals are the latest focus in the popular Kids' FAQs(tm) series, based on real questions from real kids. In addition to providing basic information like habitat, diet, species distinction, and life cycle, this book delves into the more unusual--but equally important--questions, like Why are dolphins always smiling? Everything Dolphin is packed full of useful information and fun trivia. Parents and teachers agree, the Kids' FAQs(tm) series is perfect for budding scientists or simply curious kids.

National Geographic Readers: Dolphins
By: Melissa Stewart
ISBN: 978-1426306525

Everyone loves the smile on a dolphin’s face. Though smart enough to become theme park tricksters, dolphins are first and foremost wild mammals. Melissa Stewart’s lively text outlines our responsibility to conserve their natural environment. This high-interest book also offers an interactive experience to boost awareness of these adorable creatures.



Eagle

Majestic Eagles: Compelling Facts and Images of the Bald Eagle
By: Stan Tekiela
ISBN: 978-1591932000

Take a closer look at the most powerful birds of the sky with this picture guide--complete with details about eagles' lives, behaviors and habitats. Award-winning nature photographer Stan Tekiela has captured the essence of what makes the eagle a perfect choice as our national symbol.

The Bald Eagle
By: Elaine Landau
ISBN: 978-0531147764

Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers. A True Book -- American History: How do you wrap a 450,000-pound gift? What is the world's oldest and shortest written consitution? Find out in this patriotic celebration of things uniquely American.

The Bald Eagle
By: Judith Jango-Cohen
ISBN: 978-0822547501

Describes the characteristics, habitat, and symbolism behind the bald eagle.

The Bald Eagle
By: Lloyd G. Douglas
ISBN: 978-0516278742

Emergent readers will discover the history and heritage of American symbos, such as the U.S. flag and the bald eagle, in this patriotic series. The text introduces American symbols and explains why they represent America.



Elephants

Elephants: A Book for Children
By: David Henry Wilson & Steve Bloom
ISBN: 978-0500543443

From Babar to Dumbo, the elephant has long fascinated children as well as their parents. Here, eighty stunning photographs encompass every aspect of the elephant's life and world: elephants big and small, African and Asian, in the wild and domesticated, at play and at rest. Whether taken from the air, from underwater, or from the side of a jeep, these images will capture the imagination of any child. 

Eyewitness: Elephant
By: Ian Redmond
ISBN: 978-0789458728

Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the fascinating world of elephants. Superb color photographs of Asian and African elephants, their living relatives and reconstructions of their ancestors offer a unique "eyewitness" view of these remarkable animals, their natural history and relationship with people. See the adult "tusker", inside an elephant's mouth, a baby elephant feeding, an elephant in a threatening posture, elephants at work, and an elephant painting a picture. Learn how to tell an African from an Asian elephant at a glance, why elephants are worshipped, how long an elephant's tusks can grow, how elephants "talk" to each other, and why the future of elephants is threatened. Discover why elephants walk on their tiptoes, how much food an adult elephant eats in a day, the cruelty of the ivory trade, why elephants flap their ears, what an elephant does to keep cool, how intelligent elephants are, and much, much more.

Face to Face with Elephants
By: Dereck & Beverly Joubert
ISBN: 978-1426303258

You’re in the Land Rover, observing elephants from a safe, respectful distance. It’s a hot, hot day in the African bush, and the windows are down. But what’s this? Suddenly, you’ve got company! An elephant trunk is nosing around in your luggage for some water. Nothing new to Beverly and Dereck Joubert, the wildlife writers and filmmakers who get up close and personal with elephants of all sizes, experience their complex social structure, and witness first-hand their deepest emotions. Through Beverly’s stunning photographs and Dereck’s engaging narration, readers can follow the plight of a trapped baby elephant, discover the compassion of these gentle giants, and learn of the threats they face. The Jouberts take readers face to face with the elephants as they come under attack from lions...and from mankind. Learn how to help protect these animals and prevent shrinking herds being driven into ever smaller parcels of land.

National Geographic Readers: Elephants
By: Laura Marsh
ISBN: 978-1426307430

This exciting reader follows the story of the longest and the most demanding elephant migration on the planet. Living at the furthest corners of the hot and dry Sahara Desert, the very margins of where elephants can survive, hundreds of these great creatures make a dangerous but necessary journey as their main source of food and water dries up and they must go in search of more. Battling 120-degree heat, sandstorms, and fierce thunderstorms, these amazing animals travel 35 miles a day in a race against time in search of the bare essentials of life.



Fox

Fox
By: Caroline Arnold & Richard Hewett
ISBN: 978-0688137281

Describes these members of the dog family easily recognized by their long snouts, large ears, and bushy tails and which live in many different kinds of habitats.

Foxes and their Den
By: Martha E. H. Rustad
ISBN: 978-0736851275

Text and photographs introduce foxes and the dens in which they build, live, and raise their pups.

Foxes!
By: Becky Wolff
ISBN: B008FEGDN6

Are your kids interested in Foxes? Awesome! You have found the right book. Help your children learn more about foxes today by reading this book.

Foxes 
By: Diane Swanson
ISBN: 978-1551107059

What talents! Foxes can smell a rabbit hours after one has hopped by. Some can grip floating logs and "sail" to nearby islands. Gray foxes can even climb trees! If you thought a fox was just another pretty face, this book proves otherwise. From the frozen Arctic to the sweltering desert, Diane Swanson checks into these savvy animals and discovers the amazing things they do.



Frog

Face to Face with Frogs
By: Mark W. Moffett
ISBN: 978-1426306266

You’re two inches away from a poison dart frog. You’re lying on the rain forest floor as she hops toward you, utterly fearless. This deadly terribilis frog has nothing to fear; your fear is that any accidental contact withyour skin could mean death!

Frogs
By: James Martin
ISBN: 978-0517709054

Think you know all there is to know about frogs? Acclaimed author James Martin will make you think again in this fascinating look at the ever-popular amphibian. Martin deftly details all the froggy facts--their amazing metamorphosis from tadpole to frog, what it means to be an amphibian--but then he delves deeper, giving readers a reason to care about frogs. Frogs are among the Earth's oldest creatures, dating back 190 million years. Because of their remarkable ability to adapt to different climates and habitats, frogs are what scientists call an indicator species: By monitoring how frogs are doing, we can get a sense of the health of our planet. And lately frogs have been dying out at drastic rates. Loaded with fabulous color photographs from Art Wolfe, Frogs is a beautiful, informative, and thought-provoking introduction to a creature many of us can find in our own backyards.  

Frogs
By: Nic Bishop
ISBN: 978-0439877558

Nic Bishop's signature up-close, stop-action photographs show frogs larger than life. For the first- to third-grade set, frogs are an endless source of fascination, especially when looked at VERY close up. See tiny poison dart frogs and mammoth bullfrogs, as Nic Bishop's amazing images show the beauty and diversity of frogs from around the globe. And simple, engaging text conveys basic information about frogs -- as well as cool and quirky facts. Nic Bishop Frogs is a fun and informative tour through an exciting amphibian world.

National Geographic Readers: Frogs
By: Elizabeth Carney
ISBN: 978-1426303920

WHAT WAS THAT? That’s the roaring burp of a bullfrog! SEE THAT? That’s the slick, shiny skin of colorful little rainforest frogs! Alive with froggy facts, this book has the coolest photos to bring kids deep into the swampy world of our amphibian amigos.