Frogs on the Mountain: The Mountain Yellow-Legged Frogs in Yosemite (Bringing National Parks to Life Series)

Frogs on the Mountain is the second book in the Bringing National Parks to Life series. Like Fish in the Desert, this richly illustrated and beautifully told story follows a young girl and her parents as they explore Yosemite National Park. A chance introduction to mountain yellow-legged frogs by two Park staff leads to closer observation of the frogs and their tadpoles, and a fascinating conversation about the frog’s connection to other species, as well as its vulnerability. Frogs on the Mountain includes a glossary and “Did You See Me?” pages, challenging the reader to search the pages’ illustrations for specific animals and plants. This book blends the best of storytelling with science-based education.