| Dig, Wait, Listen: A Desert Toad's Tale Contributor(s): Sayre, April Pulley (Author), Bash, Barbara (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0688166148 ISBN-13: 9780688166144 Publisher: Greenwillow Books OUR PRICE: $14.44 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2001 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: In the desert Southwest, a spadefoot toad digs down deep, then waits, listening. A marvelous read-aloud, this title describes the suspenseful life cycle of a unique toad in a format ideal for readers fascinated by the natural world. Includes a factual note about the Couch's spadefoot toad, as well as information about the other desert animals introduced in the book. Full-color illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Frogs & Toads |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 00032111 |
| Lexile Measure: 490 |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 8.22" W x 8.42" (0.58 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 50630 Reading Level: 2.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The desert Southwest Skitter, skitter, scratch. But the spadefoot toad |
Contributor Bio(s): Pulley Sayre, April: - April Pulley Sayre is the award-winning creator of numerous books for children, including the acclaimed Raindrops Roll, Best in Snow, and Full of Fall. She has traveled many places to investigate, observe, and photograph animals, plants, weather, and the world. The stunning photographs in Thank You, Earth illuminate basic concepts of science, language arts, math, and conservation for young earthlings. April Pulley Sayre lives in South Bend, Indiana. You can visit her at www.aprilsayre.com. Sayre, April Pulley: -April Pulley Sayre is the award-winning creator of numerous books for children, including the acclaimed Raindrops Roll, Best in Snow, and Full of Fall. She has traveled many places to investigate, observe, and photograph animals, plants, weather, and the world. The stunning photographs in Thank You, Earth illuminate basic concepts of science, language arts, math, and conservation for young earthlings. April Pulley Sayre lives in South Bend, Indiana. You can visit her at www.aprilsayre.com. Bash, Barbara: -Barbara Bash is pictured here with the spadefoot toad that lived in her studio while she worked on this book. The artist has written and illustrated a number of award-winning books on natural topics, including Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus. She lives with her husband and son in the Hudson Valley of New York. |