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Amphibians / Tim Harris, editor.

New York : Gareth Stevens, 2010.

32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Presents information about frogs and toads in a question and answer format, describing the differences between them, their common physical characteristics, habitats, defense mechanisms, and eating habits.

Slimy, scaly, deadly reptiles and amphibians

Slimy, scaly, deadly reptiles and amphibians.

Amphibians -- Juvenile literature.

Harris, Tim (Ornithologist)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Where does a Surinam toad carry its eggs? -- What are Asian horned toad's horns for? -- What is a spadefoot? -- What's the difference between a frog and a toad? -- Why are cane toads so common in Australia? -- Where is a frog's eardrum? -- How do frogs croak? -- Do any frogs have a tail? -- Why does a narrow-mouthed toad live with a tarantula? -- How do gastric-brooding frogs give birth? -- How does the Australian water-holding frog survive drought? -- Which frog gets smaller as it grows up? -- Why is the marsupial frog like a kangeroo? -- How do tree frogs climb so well? -- Which frogs can kill a person? -- What is the edible frog? -- How do giant African bullfrogs protect their young? -- Where do shovel-nosed frog tadpoles grow up? -- Are glass frogs actually see-through? -- Do lungless salamanders ever get out of breath? -- Do axolotls ever grow up? -- Are Congo eels really from the Congo? -- Do olms ever see daylight? -- Why is a simy salamander so slimy? -- Are fire salamanders dangerous?

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