Frogs are amphibians. Many have big eyes and strong back legs.
- Adult frogs do not have tails.
Picture Book
Frogs Hop, Swim, and Grow
A pond-to-tree look at frog life
Many frogs jump. Many can swim too. They often stay near fresh water or other damp places.
- Frogs live in many places around the world.
Some frogs live in trees. Tree frogs often have sticky toe pads that help them hold on.
- Frog skin can be smooth, bumpy, bright, or camouflaged.
Frogs make calls. Adult frogs often eat small animals such as insects.
- Frogs make many calls during breeding season.
Many frogs lay their eggs in water. Frog eggs are often called frogspawn.
- The life cycle begins in water for many frogs.
The eggs hatch into tadpoles. Tadpoles live in water and have tails for swimming.
- As tadpoles grow, they begin to grow legs.
A tadpole changes into a frog in metamorphosis. The tail shrinks, and lungs develop.
- This big change happens as the young frog grows.
There are thousands of frog species. Some are tiny, and some are much bigger.
- Some frogs use bright colors to warn other animals to leave them alone.
Frogs are an important part of food webs. Many frog species are in trouble and need safe places to live.
- Wet places, ponds, and forests can help frogs.
Credits and Sources
Facts and Research
- Frog - WikipediaAccessed 2026-05-02
- Tadpole - WikipediaAccessed 2026-05-02
- Tree frog - WikipediaAccessed 2026-05-02
Image Credits
- Red-eyed leaf frogCharlie Jackson, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
- Common frog tadpoleViridiflavus, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- European tree frogChristoph Leeb, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- American green tree frogSlimmdiggity, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FrogspawnTiia Monto, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gray tree frogPeter Paplanus, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
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