Dear Reader,
I hope everyone had a joyful Easter! Or a happy Passover! Did you get fooled by any April Fools jokes? We did! Argh … I agree sometimes they are funny, but mostly I’m an April Fools Day humbug! How about you?
See ya on the Net,
Barbara J. Feldman
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Frogs
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Years ago, while standing in my driveway at night, a frog hopped onto my foot. I probably screamed (wouldn’t you?) but when I saw what it was, I bent down to pick him up. We kept the frog for awhile, feeding him live crickets and naming him Hoppy, before releasing him into a wetlands preserve near our house. These sites are for you, Hoppy. Wherever you may be.
All About Frogs
“Frogs are members of the zoological class called Amphibia. Amphibians are cold-blooded (or poikilothermic) vertebrate animals. They differ from reptiles in that they lack scales and generally return to water to breed.” From facts to fun, All About Frogs covers all the froggie bases. For school reports, you’ll find “true, weird and wacky facts” as well as a brief explanation of the environment threats faced by frogs. For pet owners, there is a guide to buying your first frog, and an FAQ covering common questions.
American Museum of Natural History: Frogs: A Chorus of Colors
This AMNH site is my frog pick of the day, with frog sounds, a Dart Poison Frog Vivarium (visit to learn why the dart poison frogs on display at the museum in New York are actually harmless), a peek into the work of the museum’s professional herpetologists, and fun frog facts. “Frogs were the first land animals with vocal cords. Male frogs have vocal sacs – pouches of skin that fill with air. These balloons resonate sounds like a megaphone, and some frog sounds can be heard from a mile away.”
Exploratorium: Frogs
The Exploratorium’s online frog exhibit brings us well-written articles, illustrated with photos and video clips. The lead feature, The Amazing Adaptable Frog, is a must see, as is the click-and-hear (ribbit, ribbit) Frog Tracker exhibit. For something a little different, venture beyond biology with Tales and Tours, where you can become acquainted with Frog City, Louisiana or learn about Frog Myths Across Cultures.
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Frogs Printable
Frogs Wikipedia Printable
Frogs Quiz and Worksheet
Turtles Printable
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Quote of the Week
“We think too small, like the frog at the bottom of the well. He thinks the sky is only as big as the top of the well. If he surfaced, he would have an entirely different view.” ~~ Mao Tse-Tung (aka Mao Zedong) ~~ (26 December 1893 – 9 September 1976) a Chinese revolutionary, political theorist and Communist leader. To read more quotes, click this link.
Surfing the Calendar
National Frog Month April
National Garden Month April
Distracted Driving Awareness Month April
Financial Literacy Month April
California Earthquake Preparedness Month April
National Humor Month April
National Mathematics Education Month April
National Poetry Month April
Easter Apr 1, 2018
April Fools’ Day Apr 1, 2018
King George III Reacts to the Boston Tea Party by Closing the Boston Port Apr 1, 1774
Ponce de León Discovers Florida Apr 2, 1513
Hans Christian Andersen’s Birthday Apr 2, 1805
Frederic Auguste Bartholdi’s Birthday Apr 2, 1834
Death of Pope John Paul II Apr 2, 2005
Booker T. Washington’s Birthday Apr 5, 1856
Metric System Adopted in France Apr 7, 1795
World Health Day Apr 7, 2018
National D.A.R.E. Day Apr 7, 2018
National Library Week Apr 8-14, 2018
Civil War Ended Apr 9, 1865
Jumbo the Elephant Arrives in US Apr 9, 1882
Safety Pin Patented Apr 10, 1848