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The Frog Scientist


Book Description
A capitivating and beautifully photographed Scientists in the Field title about a man trying to discover the effects pesticides have on frogs and, in turn, on us.

When Tyrone Hayes was growing up in South Carolina, he didn't worry about pesticides. He just liked to collect frogs. Tyrone's interest in science led him to Harvard University, and though he struggled at first, he found his calli... More
Book Information
PublisherHoughton Mifflin Company
BindingHardcover (8 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages64
ISBN-10B006J40ZX8
Publication Date07/01/2009
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About Pamela S. Turner (Author) : I'm an author of children's books, mostly nonfiction science and nature. My most recent book is THE DOLPHINS OF SHARK BAY. I'm also the author of the ALA Notable book THE FROG SCIENTIST, the story of... more
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About Andy Comins (Illustrator) : Andy Comins is a published illustrator of children's books. A published credit of Andy Comins is The Frog Scientist (Scientists in the Field Series).
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1/26/2010 Joanna Julock said: Just read this book today---it's wonderful! It did a great job of explaining how Hayes and his team of grad students are conducting experiments on frogs--at a kid's level.
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1/10/2010 Ana Maria Rodriguez said: Congratulations on receiving the Subaru AAAS Award for "The Frog Scientist"! A wonderful book that shows the importance of science to every day life.
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11/20/2009 Keith Schoch said: A really terrific book! Great transitional level nonfiction text for upper elementary/middle school, with beautiful pictures. I'll be giving a copy away soon in an upcoming blog.
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