Frog

Frogs
Author: Nic Bishop

Publisher: Scholastic Nonfiction 

Published Date: 2008

Number of pages: 48

Reading Level: 5th-6th grade
Genre: non-fiction, informative
A School Library Journal Best Book
An ALA Notable Children's Book

This book is about frogs. This informative book provides readers with information to help them better understand the diverse and largely carnivorous group of amphibians. This book has images of the oldest fossil "proto-frog". The population of frogs are widely diverse and can be found in all areas of the world.  Majority of the population of frogs is found in tropical rainforests. Frogs are one of the five most diverse vertebrate orders. 

I would rate this book an ESSENTIAL. This is a great book, and the pictures are very intriguing. The information provided is educational, and would provide students a challenge. This book is very engaging and encourages learning. Students are not only learning about frog, but also the categorization in the animal kingdom. This book provides several different subjects of integration.

I would use this book during a science lesson especially talking about classifications in the animal kingdom. This book provides examples of all the different kinds of frog species. Having a visual when talking about the kingdom and being able to provide examples can help students better understand. I might also use this book as a hook. Because this book is engaging, it could spark an interest when talking about science in the classroom.   

Ratings

ESSENTIAL: It would be beneficial if the school library had at least one copy of this book. This is a book that students could find interest in, and also serve an educational purpose. Educationally this book provides a strong plot and the grammar is perfect. This book may be challenging for the students, but it will help them grow academically and help them improve their education skills.

ADVISABLE: 'ESSESNTIAL' books are the most important and advisable books are next on the important list. These books are still beneficial to the students and could also be a popular genre, but it may lack in in the substance for educational purposes. For instance, the plot may not be as clear as an essential book. The education purpose would focus more on students' reading and comprehension, whereas an advisable book would be more for the enjoyment.

OPTIONAL: Books are interesting for the teachers and would follow the curriculum. This book would not support the students and their growth as readers. This book may be difficult to follow because the events are not plotted our in order or in a way that the students can relate to. These books would help provide students with a variety of options, but they are not common or the most popular books.

NOT RECOMMENDED: These books would not be appropriate. The writing, theme, or plot should not be supported and there are several writing errors.