What is an Amphibian? (The Science of Living Things)

Amphibian means "two lives" since these animals spend the first part of their life underwater and the rest on land. From flying tree frogs to slithering caecilians, kids will be captivated by this "slimy" animal group in What is an Amphibian? Young readers will discover: the amphibian family tree an amphibian's body special skin and senses how they move and what they eat water- versus land-dwelling species their life cycle and parental care defending themselves