{"product_id":"frog-rescue-garry-hamilton-9781552975978","title":"Frog Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife","description":"\u003cp\u003e From the book: \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"It's on our watch that amphibians are checking out. I think we ought to be very concerned about that.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Frogs are found everywhere: from the tropics to north of the Arctic Circle, from the heights of the Himalayan Mountains to the driest deserts. Frogs live on every continent except Antarctica. They live part of their lives in water and part on land. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Frogs absorb moisture and even breathe through their skin. Unfortunately, their skin is also super-absorbent to deadly pollutants and their eggs are thin, jellylike bubbles that absorb waterborne pollutants. Consequently, frogs are \u003ci\u003efirst indicators\u003c\/i\u003e of air, water and land pollutants, acting as a barometer for measuring the health of the environment. As such, they provide a valuable warning about our future if toxic elements continue to be released into the air, soil and water. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eFrog Rescue\u003c\/b\u003e profiles the disappearance and endangerment of frogs around the world. The book also covers a range of innovative programs used around the world to protect this vulnerable species. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Some of the frog species included are: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAustralian frogs that rear their young in their stomachs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePoison dart frogs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCosta Rican golden toads.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the \u003ci\u003eFirefly Animal Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e series: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The \u003ci\u003eFirefly Animal Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e identifies endangered and threatened species and what is being done to protect them. Combining lively, accessible text and stunning color photographs, each book provides a detailed overview of the species, describing its characteristics, behavior, habits, physiology and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"These attractive books are a call to action... fascinating readable accounts.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - School Library Journal \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Succinct introductions to the science and practice of wildlife conservation... written in accessible, lively language.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Booklist \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Garry Hamilton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1552975975\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781552975978\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/02\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.96lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.36h x 9.24w x 0.37d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e83033 \/ Frog Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2005 pg. 144","brand":"Garry Hamilton","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48485614092543,"sku":"9781552975978","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6267dd36-694b-4cab-a52b-cfcab945e62e.jpg?v=1778050390","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/frog-rescue-garry-hamilton-9781552975978","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}