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What swims when it is first born, but hops when it gets older? That’s right, it’s a frog! From July to September, explore the life cycle of a frog as we watch tadpoles develop into frogs in our Discovery Center. Examine our frog model, watch our frogs grow and learn about other reptiles and amphibians with books, videos and more.

Web sites

http://www.exploratorium.edu/frogs/
The North American wood frog survives harsh winters by freezing as solid as an ice cube and going into a deep hibernation. As warmer weather comes, the frog thaws and resumes its life. Learn why scientists are so interested in this amazing frog.

http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/intermediate.asp?curGroupID=7
Want to know what an Eastern American toad looks like? Or when the best time to spot a Pine Woods Treefrog is? This amazing list of reptiles and amphibians can answer these questions and more!

http://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/frogs/compare_toads_frogs.html
Discover the differences between toads and frogs, learn how to draw a realistic picture of a frog, and make your own origami Superfrog that actually jumps!

http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-komodo.html
The Komodo Dragon is one of the most unusual reptiles found in the world. A single bite from this monitor lizard can kill.

http://www.naturenorth.com/spring/sound/shfrsnd.html
Listen to the sounds of various frogs, from the Gray Tree frog to the Mink frog.

http://www.turtles.org/kids.htm
Explore the world of sea turtles with wonderful stories and a webcam to view turtles as they sun themselves in Hawaii.

http://www.pittsburghzoo.com/wildlife_lookUpAnimal.asp
View descriptions of your favorite amphibians and reptiles on the Pittsburgh Zoo website.

http://octopus.gma.org/turtles/index.html
Visit this virtual aquarium to learn more about turtles.

Nonfiction:

Arnosky, Jim.
All About Frogs
J 597.89 Arnosky