Poison Dart Frogs up Close cover

Poison Dart Frogs up Close

Author: Bredeson, Carmen

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 2.7
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 450
Points per Word 0.001111
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

This book provides an up-close look at the physical characteristics and life cycle of the poison dart frog.

Quick Summary

If you're looking for a quick, colorful intro to one of nature's most striking little creatures, this is it. The pages are packed with bright, close-up photos that practically jump off the paper, showing kids the wild patterns and tiny details of poison dart frogs they'd never see in a backyard. It's perfect for early readers who are fascinated by animals especially those who love anything that looks a little dangerous, but the text stays friendly and easy to follow, so even kids who aren't crazy about reading will stay interested. Parents will appreciate that the book sticks to science no scary surprises just clear facts about how the frogs get their colors, how they raise their tadpoles, and why predators leave them alone. It's a short read that works well for a bedtime story or a quick classroom report, and it pairs nicely with other early-level animal books like the National Geographic Kids "Frogs" series.