Author : Barbara Wright
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781326861032
The Last Frog
Barbara Wright
The Last Frog
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The Book of Frogs
Tim Halliday
Author : Tim Halliday
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226184791
The Book of Frogs by Tim Halliday Pdf
“A huge, beautiful compendium of 600 frogs from around the world, from the famed poison-arrow variety on up to the intriguingly named plaintive rain frog.” —Wired With over 7,000 known species, frogs display a stunning array of forms and behaviors. A single gram of the toxin produced by the skin of the Golden Poison Frog can kill 100,000 people. Male Darwin’s Frogs carry their tadpoles in their vocal sacs for sixty days before coughing them out into the world. The Wood Frogs of North America freeze every winter, reanimating in the spring from the glucose and urea that prevent cell collapse. The Book of Frogs commemorates the diversity and magnificence of all of these creatures, and many more. Six hundred of nature’s most fascinating frog species are displayed, with each entry including a distribution map, sketches of the frogs, species identification, natural history, and conservation status. Life-size color photos show the frogs at their actual size—including the colossal seven-pound Goliath Frog. Accessibly written by expert Tim Halliday and containing the most up-to-date information, The Book of Frogs will captivate both veteran researchers and amateur herpetologists. As frogs increasingly make headlines for their troubling worldwide decline, the importance of these fascinating creatures to their ecosystems remains underappreciated. The Book of Frogs brings readers face to face with six hundred astonishingly unique and irreplaceable species that display a diverse array of adaptations to habitats that are under threat of destruction throughout the world. “If you are a serious (and I mean serious) fan of the frog, you are in for a real treat.” —Boing Boing
Frog of Arcadia
Blake Bobechko
Author : Blake Bobechko
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781525595615
Frog of Arcadia by Blake Bobechko Pdf
Thomas is an aquarium toad of unknown parentage. He doesn’t know his past and the prospects for his future are dim. While he’s read extensively about faraway lands, Thomas has never ventured beyond the glass walls of home. But when happenstance leaves a door open into a brave new world, Thomas hopes he’ll finally discover where he belongs. As the story unfolds, this humble but educated toad finds himself in the middle of a civil feud between rival frog clans and a lost kingdom yet to be restored. Thomas wrestles with the tension of being a toad of two worlds, and learns that pride can overtake anyone, and that even victory can defeat the victor. Frog of Arcadia is an enchanting moral epic filled with cowardice and chivalry, pride and majesty, boorishness and heroism. But a divine order holds it all together and, at last, we all reap what we sow.
The President and the Frog
Carolina De Robertis
Author : Carolina De Robertis
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593312100
The President and the Frog by Carolina De Robertis Pdf
A "sublime and gripping novel ... about hope: that within the world's messy pain there is still room for transformation and healing" (Madeline Miller, New York Times bestselling author of Circe), from the acclaimed author of Cantoras. “In the president’s excruciating (and sometimes humorous) encounters with his strangely healing frog ... De Robertis daringly invites us to imagine a man’s Promethean struggle to wrest control of his broken psyche under the most dire circumstances possible.” —The New York Times Book Review At his modest home on the edge of town, the former president of an unnamed Latin American country receives a journalist in his famed gardens to discuss his legacy and the dire circumstances that threaten democracy around the globe. Once known as the Poorest President in the World, his reputation is the stuff of myth: a former guerilla who was jailed for inciting revolution before becoming the face of justice, human rights, and selflessness for his nation. Now, as he talks to the journalist, he wonders if he should reveal the strange secret of his imprisonment: while held in brutal solitary confinement, he survived, in part, by discussing revolution, the quest for dignity, and what it means to love a country, with the only creature who ever spoke back—a loud-mouth frog. As engrossing as it is innovative, vivid, moving, and full of wit and humor, The President and the Frog explores the resilience of the human spirit and what is possible when danger looms. Ferrying us between a grim jail cell and the president's lush gardens, the tale reaches beyond all borders and invites us to reimagine what it means to lead, to dare, and to dream.
In Search of Lost Frogs
Robin Moore
Author : Robin Moore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Amphibian declines
ISBN : 1770854649
In Search of Lost Frogs by Robin Moore Pdf
A beautifully rich and personal exploration of the plight of amphibians and the people working to save them. Moore's book proves him not just a fantastic photographer but an excellent reporter and compelling storyteller. Such a vital part of the natural world, amphibians are lucky to have this artist on their side. -- Jennifer S. Holland, NYT best-selling author of Unlikely Friendships and Unlikely Loves. Her latest book is Unlikely Heroes. A magnificent record of the global hunt for "lost" frog species. Dr. Robin Moore has a passion for frogs and a fascination with finding new and "lost" species. In 2010, he spearheaded the worldwide "Search for Lost Frogs" campaign, which coordinated the efforts of 33 teams of scientists in 19 countries on five continents in a quest to find 100 species of amphibian not seen in over a decade. In Search of Lost Frogs is a stunning record of Moore's journey and what he and his team did (or did not) find. The book is overflowing with exquisite close-up photographs by Moore that display the frogs' remarkable coloring and camouflage, and reveal their diminutive size -- many of the frogs are less than 5 cm long, if that. Moore's engaging text tells the story of the expedition, its highs and lows, discoveries and failures, and the campaign's ongoing work. The book's first half covers what frogs do for the health of the planet, the slippery slope of extinction, what is being done to monitor frog populations and find lost species, the Lazarus project (which aims to "revive" lost species) and the author's career-long resolve to find the Mesopotamia Beaked Toad. The second half of the book is about the searches. Moore describes the struggles, victories and dangers as well as the science. He takes readers along as his team trudge through rainforest, climb mountains and paddle rivers in search of the lost frogs, some not seen for more than a century. He tells a story of perseverance, disappointment, rediscovery, resilience, but ultimately of hope, written with passion and illustrated with superb photographs. And a surprise ending: they found 15 lost frogs. They include: In Ecuador, the Rio Pescado Stubfoot Toad, not seen since 1995 In Haiti, six rediscoveries, including the Ventriloquial Frog and Mozart's Frog, both lost for 20 years In India, the Dehradun Stream Frog, last seen (and only once) in 1985; the Elegant Tree Frog (1937); the Chalazodes Bubble Nest Frog (1874); the Anamalai Dot-Frog (1938) In Democratic Republic of Congo, the Omaniundu Reed Frog (1979) In Ivory Coast, the Mount Nimba Reed Frog (1967). Naturalists, lovers of all things frog, schools and interested general readers will enjoy the stunning photographs, the science and the adventurous stories of discovery.
The Frog Run
John Elder
Author : John Elder
Publisher : Milkweed Editions
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1571312587
The Frog Run by John Elder Pdf
Annotation "Teacher and writer John Elder, a man who loves both literature and the outdoors, describes in The Frog Run how he found a way to balance these passions in building a sugarhouse with his sons in the Vermont woods. He celebrates the moment between winter and spring - known to sugarmakers as "the frog run"--When the tree frogs begin to be heard and the last run of sap good for making syrup flows from the maples. For Elder, who also writes in this book about the resurgence of New England forests and about his life as a reader, the frog run is a time to savor and celebrate the fleeting beauties of his family's place on earth."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Frog Music
Emma Donoghue
Author : Emma Donoghue
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781447249757
Frog Music by Emma Donoghue Pdf
Inspired by a true unsolved crime, Frog Music is a gripping historical novel by Emma Donoghue, author of the multi-million-copy bestseller Room. San Francisco, 1876: a stifling heat wave and smallpox epidemic have engulfed the City. Deep in the streets of Chinatown live three former stars of the Parisian circus: Blanche, now an exotic dancer at the House of Mirrors, her lover Arthur and his companion Ernest. When an eccentric outsider joins their little circle, secrets unravel, changing everything – and leaving one of them dead. A New York Times bestseller, Frog Music is a dark and compelling story of intrigue and murder.
Frog in Winter
Max Velthuijs
Author : Max Velthuijs
Publisher : Random House
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781849396080
Frog in Winter by Max Velthuijs Pdf
Frog is taken by surprise when winter comes. He doesn't understand why everything is covered with white and he skids and slips on the icy pond. He is too cold to take part in any of the joyous fun that Duck is having skating or that Hare is having throwing snowballs. The animals band together to equip Frog for enjoying winter, and later they share in his rejoicing when spring arrives. 'Frog is an inspired creation - a masterpiece of graphic simplicity.' - Guardian
A Frog's Life
Irene Kelly
Author : Irene Kelly
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780823441112
A Frog's Life by Irene Kelly Pdf
A stunningly illustrated introduction to our planet's many frog species! Frogs, frogs, and more frogs! This exciting survey of the world's frog species will introduce children to varieties as diverse as the golden poison frog (the planet's most toxic animal), the Amau frog (so tiny it's no bigger than a housefly), and the Chinese gliding frog (which can "fly" up to 17 feet)! Their different hunting techniques, preferred foods, body types, and methods of defense are covered, as are the universal basics of the frog life cycle. Colorful, scientifically accurate illustration is paired with a distinguished nonfiction writer's plain, energetic text in this excellent introduction to the diversity and fundamentals of frogs. Back matter includes information on frog disappearances and conservation efforts. A Cybils Awards Finalist in the Elementary Nonfiction category!
The Humane Gardener
Nancy Lawson
Author : Nancy Lawson
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-18
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781616896171
The Humane Gardener by Nancy Lawson Pdf
In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Philius Frog Saves the World
Craig Barr Taylor
Author : Craig Barr Taylor
Publisher : Fulton Books, Inc.
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781649529275
Philius Frog Saves the World by Craig Barr Taylor Pdf
Philius-a reclusive, NPR-loving, opera-singing frog-lives peacefully in the Sierra Mountain foothills in Calaveras County, California, until he realizes that frogs and toads are dying at an alarming rate from a deadly fungus. With the help of an irascible toad, several young frogs and a human he can talk to, he sets out to find a cure. What he ends up discovering changes his life forever. 1
In Search of the Golden Frog
Marty Crump
Author : Marty Crump
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2000-06-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0226121984
In Search of the Golden Frog by Marty Crump Pdf
A "chronicle of Crump's three decades as a field biologist--and as a wife and mother--in South and Central America."--Jacket.
The Frog
John Hawkes
Author : John Hawkes
Publisher : Penguin (Non-Classics)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1997-09
Category : Frogs
ISBN : 0140252991
The Frog by John Hawkes Pdf
A French child, asleep beside a lily pond shortly before the First World War, swallows a frog. Mysteriously, the creature endures, filling the boy's life with an exhilarating power over others. A brilliantly styled parable of violence and illusion. Watch for the September release of "An Irish Eye", award-winning author John Hawkes's new novel.
Frog
Charlotte Sleigh
Author : Charlotte Sleigh
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781861899347
Frog by Charlotte Sleigh Pdf
As Kermit the Frog taught us—it’s not easy being green. With good reason, since you’ll likely be dissected in biology class or have your legs gobbled up by a hungry Frenchman. And yet, these slimy creatures have captured our imagination, appearing in everything from fairytales about frog princes to Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Jeremy Fisher and Arnold Lebel’s Frog and Toad. They even appear as a tasty chocolate snack in the Harry Potter series. Examining the significant role played by this slippery amphibian in art, literature, and popular culture, Charlotte Sleigh gives us an entertaining—and sometimes shocking—account of this both loved and misunderstood animal. Weaving the natural history of the frog together with its mythology, this witty book answers questions like why frogs have been so prominent in science throughout the years and what place the frog holds in religion. Sleigh also explores the frog’s many faces—the devilish and comic, sophisticated and chauvinist, the revolting and delicious. Featuring many images of frogs from nature and culture, Frog—the fiftieth entry into the Animal series—will draw pet owners, frog-leg devourers, and seekers of princes alike.
The River Nile Frog Deceived the Nile Hare
Faustino Yacobo
Author : Faustino Yacobo
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05-05
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781796084320
The River Nile Frog Deceived the Nile Hare by Faustino Yacobo Pdf
The River Nile Frogs Deceived The Nile Hare: Is a ficttious story told to me by my grandmother when I was a small boy in Southern Sudan. The story teaches and encourages children to ask for help when they are in trouble.Children often leran from their parents and when parents lie, their children also lie. Many parents often make the mistake of lying in front of their children when cornered by thinking that children duplicate what their parents teach.