Copyright Date:
2013
Edition Date:
2013
Release Date:
01/15/13
Pages:
24 pages
ISBN:
1-448-89636-3
ISBN 13:
978-1-448-89636-3
Dewey:
597.8
LCCN:
2012020317
Dimensions:
24 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 CDT 2022)
ROCKWOOD, Leigh . Tell Me the Difference Between a Frog and a Toad . ISBN 978-1-4488-9636-3 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-9875-6 . LC 2012020317. ROCKWOOD, Leigh . Tell Me the Difference Between a Porcupine and a Hedgehog . ISBN 978-1-4488-9637-0 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-9876-3 . LC 2012020399. ROCKWOOD, Leigh . Tell Me the Difference Between a Rabbit and a Hare . ISBN 978-1-4488-9638-7 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-9877-0 . LC 2012022308. ROCKWOOD, Leigh . Tell Me the Difference Between a Seal and a Sea Lion . ISBN 978-1-4488-9640-0 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-9879-4 . LC 2012023900. ROCKWOOD, Leigh . Tell Me the Difference Between an Alligator and a Crocodile . ISBN 978-1-4488-9635-6 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-9874-9 . LC 2012019322. ea vol: 24p. (How Are They Different? Series). chart. glossary. index. photos. websites. Rosen / PowerKids Pr. 2013. PLB $22.60; ebook $22.60. Gr 3-5 Children who have ever wondered how to differentiate between similar species should start with this series. Each title begins with an explanation of scientific classification, which can be a bit technical. (A chart would have been helpful.) Through describing the anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle of each species, the texts show how they are alike and not. A handy table midway through every volume makes comparison between creatures easy. The glossaries define most unfamiliar terms; however, some, such as "binocular vision" and "deciduous," are not included. The large, color photos are captioned, though in one apparent error, a caption in Bee shows a wasps' nest but notes that "Soon adult bees will come out." These titles are best suited for readers who want to learn about both subjects since it would be difficult to separate the information to report on one creature.
The differences between a frog and a toad are subtle, but they are there. Readers will learn the ways in which these two amphibians are alike and different. Full-color photographs enhance and support the informative text.