The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frog..., Sandra Markle
The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frog..., Sandra Markle
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The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs
A Scientific Mystery

Author: Sandra Markle

Narrator: Intuitive

Unabridged: 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Lerner

Published: 01/01/2017

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Panamanian golden frogs aren't just cute, little, and yellow. They're also the national symbol of Panama. But they started to disappear about fifteen years ago. What's killing them? Could it be a change in their habitat? What about pollution? Might it be a result of climate change? Follow a team of scientists working to save these frogs and protect frog populations worldwide in this real-life science mystery.

About Sandra Markle

Sandra Markle is the author of numerous award-winning books for children. A former elementary science teacher, she is a nationally known science education consultant. Markle has received many honors for her series Animal Predators, Animal Scavengers, and Animal Prey. She is also the author of the Insect World series and several single titles. Her book Rescues! was named a Best Book by the Society of School Librarians International and a Recommended Title of Outstanding Nonfiction by the National Council of Teachers of English’s (NCTE) Orbis Pictus Award committee; Animal Heroes was named a 2008 Lasting Connections title by Book Links. Markle lives in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, with her husband, photographer Skip Jeffery.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Allison on April 02, 2015

As a scientist, and a mother, I love this book. And, equally, if not more importantly, so did my 6-year-old daughter. Through engaging prose and vivid photography, Markle describes the importance of the Panamanian golden frog to Panama culture, the discovery that the frog was becoming extinct, and c......more

Goodreads review by Marguarite on May 09, 2014

A fungus is killing off frogs all over the world. This is the story of how it affects the golden frogs of Panama. Beautiful illustrations, heartbreaking information. Grades 3 and up.......more

Goodreads review by Ms. on July 17, 2017

Genre: Non-fiction / science for middle grades Copyright: 2012 Age level of interest: 9-12 years Reading level: 4th grade - 7th grade Brief Description: A gorgeous picture book that tells the "scientific mystery" of the Golden Frog in Panama linking it to pollution, habitat and climate changes. Offers su......more

Goodreads review by Maryem on January 11, 2015

The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs written by Sandra Markle is a very inspiring book that taught me a lot about the amazing life cycle that the golden frogs encounter. This novel is based on the dangers, which made this specie become extinct in the wild seve......more

Goodreads review by Lance on January 18, 2019

Very Interesting!!!......more

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