The Frog Scientist

A Junior Library Guild Selection
In The Frog Scientist, readers will join Dr. Tyrone Hayes from the University of Berkeley, California, and his students as they work in the field and in a lab filled with frogs of all shapes and sizes (and with unique personalities, too!). Stunning photographs by Andy Comins abound as readers follow the step-by-step progress of a scientific experiment (and discover that firm answers to complex questions aren't easy to come by).

The Frog Scientist is a story of one man’s commitment to frogs—and the health of our environment. For more information check the web site, or to purchase the book for $13.50 please click here.

WalkingRock's 'endangered frogs' T-shirts is original artwork of the Panamanian Golden Frog, Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Oregon Spotted Frog and the Blue Poison Dart Frog silk-screened onto 100% cotton t-shirts.   T-shirts are available in white and moss green.

When you use this link http://www.walkingrockstore.com WalkingRock will donate 20% of the profits from the sale of the 'endangered frogs' T-shirt to the Amphibian Ark to help fund global amphibian efforts.

Cool shirts for a great cause. Come visit WalkingRock.

Our friends from Ecuador have done it again, this time using the surreal patterns and colors of naturally beautiful amphibians in combination with and as inspiration for graphic art. This book is nothing short of amazing and once again, confirms that nothing is as unique and inspiring as nature itself. Sapos covers dozens of frogs from Ecuador with fantastic imagery, both natural and man-made in its 256 pages.

Reproduction, camouflage and other life history aspects are included. With a forward by William Duellman and introduction by the authors, the need to cherish and protect these precious natural treasures is made quite clear. With their highly successful Sapari public exhibit on amphibians and the Balsa de Sapos breeding program, the Colomas group has elevated amphibians to knew levels of importance and public awareness in Ecuador and around the world. 
 
Thanks to the generosity of the authors, we have a group of these wonderful books available to help raise funds for amphibian conservation through the Amphibian Ark. A donation of $100 plus $5 shipping will get you a copy of this limited edition masterpiece. For more information, contact: Ron Gagliardo. To obtain your own limited edition copy of this book, please click the Donate button below:

In this colorful book, Laura Elizabeth Seydel introduces her readers to an array of interesting frogs in her quest to educate and save her slimy friends from extinction. Full of beautiful photography, expert knowledge, and optimism for the future of frogs, this is the perfect book for kids wanting to make a positive impact on the planet!

The book was co-authored by Amphibian Ark's Training Officer, Ron Gagliardo.

All proceeds from the sale of Our Friends, The Frogs will benefit Amphibian Ark. Find out more about the book, or purchase the book, for US$20.

This is a children’s full-color picture book about two frogs who are brothers, and the dilemma they face when the ‘slicker, quicker one’ swallows a ‘glowing firefly’ which lights his belly! In humorous rhyme, it shows how the problem is resolved as rival siblings turn to each other in time of need.

Help save a frog! A portion of each book purchased will be donated to the Amphibian Ark. Please visit www.frogtales.org.

For a fun and functional tribute to frogs everywhere, check out our Red-eyed Tree Frog hat at www.creatures4kids.com.

When you purchase any hats using this link, Creatures 4 Kids will donate 10% of the profits from those sales to the Amphibian Ark to help fund global amphibian rescue efforts.

Creatures 4 Kids realizes the long-term educational impact of having children and adults “become the creature” in order to instill a fascination and love for wildlife that will hopefully last a lifetime. We have designed a large selection of functional, high quality, polar fleece hats in fifteen adorable animal styles (with more on the way). Because we want to decrease our carbon footprint whenever possible (and support local economy), 100% of our hats are manufactured in the U.S.A.! As educators we also believe it is important to teach our customers about wildlife, so we created educational hang tags that are attached to each hat before it leaves our company.

We hope you’ll visit us at www.creatures4kids and help support the Amphibian Ark by purchasing a creature hat!

30-50% of amphibians could go extinct in your lifetime.

Adopt-a-Frog - Basic kit includes frog plush, adoption certificate, info about amphibian conservation. Kits for dogs and babies also available ($30-60). Adopt a frog today!

Art Prints - Strawberry poison frog or painted reed frog11”x14”or 18”x24”plus certificate of authenticity & matting ($45-95). Learn more here.

Note cards - 10 unique photographs, incl. cards + envelopes ($10/set) More information.

100% of proceeds support conservation of the critically endangered Large-crested Toad (Ollotis cristata).

Fresh from a sparkling Emmy Red Carpet success highlighted by Christina Applegate (SAMANTHA WHO), Marcia Cross (DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES) and Alfre Woodard (PICTURES OF HOLLIS WOODS) who wore her bejeweled bags for the star-studded evening, designer Kathrine Baumann has decided to give back to the environment by donating funds from the sale of her glittering gold and green frog belts to support the global efforts of The Amphibian Ark.  

The Green Lemur Leapfrog belt is spotted with stunning emerald green Swarovski crystals against a glittering peridot body. The Golden Panamanian Frog belt is a glistening play of topaz crystals against a light Colorado body. Both belts will retail for about $500.00 a piece. The frogs were originally created to symbolize movement, fun and taking a magical "leap of faith.” This season fashion and conservation come together beautifully to support the preservation of a beloved amphibian. Baumann’s re-release of her animal inspired belt collection comes at a time when the designer herself has decided to become more involved in environmental philanthropy. Baumann’s bejeweled lions, tigers, eagles, panthers and zebras are expected to be a hit among accessory addicts this spring.

Inspired to enhance and continue the 2008 global public awareness campaign “The Year of the Frog” started by AArk, Baumann is delighted to be involved in a project aimed at protecting one of her favorite creatures.”. In support of the Animal Planet Documentary. THE VANISHING FROG, hosted by wildlife biologist, Jeff Corwin and all the efforts of the amphibian conservationists world-wide 15% of the sales from Baumann’s bejeweled belts will be donated to the Amphibian Ark starting in November 2008.

For more information please visit www.kbaumann.com or call (US) 310 274-7441 and ask for AJ.

Amanda Makepeace is an artist living and working in Athens, Georgia, and drawing and painting have been an important aspect of her life since she was a child.

For the past four years she has been living abroad, on the south-west coast of England. Her paintings have been sold across the UK and were recently viewed at the Oval House Theatre in London. In early 2008, Amanda returned to the USA with her family.

Amanda is donating 10% of the sale price of each of her frog paintings to the Amphibian Ark. Please visit her eBay store for more information.

A virtual dissection CD subscription for schools and home learners. Currently includes: frog, squid, starfish, cow eye, owl pellet, fetal pig. Froguts offers an affordable alternative solution to the high costs of laboratory maintenance and specimen purchases. When used as a supplement to actual dissection, our service helps students make the most of their limited laboratory time and improves their level of comprehension.

Froguts is proud to donate 50% of all sales from this page to Amphibian Ark.

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Just as science is uncovering a revolution in pharmaceuticals, frogs are suffering the biggest mass extinction since the demise of the dinosaur. The devastating cause of their ongoing extinction has now been uncovered, and it has astounded scientists the world over.

See more about this in the Croaking Frogs video.

By developing a synergy between the fashion world and conservation, Miss Lontay believes that fashion can play a vital role in raising awareness to the public. Through creating beautiful garments with conservation imagery, messages, fabrics and styles, in a joyful and sophisticated manner.

Miss Lontay is helping support The European Association of Zoos and Aquaria, Amphibian Ark and Orchid Conservation International by donating 10% of her net profits to help developing conservation programs in zoological and botanical worlds. See the range of products available on the Miss Lontay web site.

Going, going, gone T-shirts on sale

Harlequin Nature Graphics is pleased to be a part of the global Year of the Frog effort to raise awareness about the critical part that frogs and other amphibians play in ecosystems around the globe. Their high quality T-shirts are sure to impress.

The T-shirts have a front and back design and are 100% organic cotton, and 20% of the retail selling price of $22.99 (Canadian dollars) is being donated to the Amphibian Ark. Check the Harlequin Nature Graphics web site for more information.

"If Frogs Could Talk"

If frogs could talk to us what would they say? In "If Frogs Could Talk", frogs do talk to special children all over the world to tell them how important frogs are and that they need help from us. One of those frogs, Harold teaches his new friend Grace all about frogs, how they live and what makes them important and why we need to help save the frogs.

Harold is very happy that this is the year of the frog and wants to donate half of all the profits from this book to Amphibian Ark, a most worthy organization that realizes just how important frogs are. To find out more about Harold and his story, please visit http://www.frogdaze.com/If_frogs_could_talk.html

The Digital Frog 2.5 engages students with an interactive, virtual dissection, allowing the student to learn each of the cuts necessary by "cutting" with a digital scalpel before watching the full screen video. The CD also makes learning anatomy an enjoyable experience, by allowing students to have fun and learn through exploration and discovery. Animations and interactions allow students to see how the frog's body works—from blood pumping through the heart, to joints that can be built up and moved by the user.

Fifty per cent of sales will be donated to the Amphibian Ark. Click to visit the  Digital Frog International web site.

"Rainforest Animals: Rare Threatened and Significant wildlife of the wet tropics"

As a result, Dr Martin Cohen and Julia Cooper - experts in the region’s wildlife - have written Rainforest Animals, the first of a new series of informative books about Australia’s tropics. Featuring their stunning photography, this book presents fascinating information on many of the rainforest’s rare, threatened and significant animals.

Never kiss a frog - Save one instead!

"Frogs of Panama"

Travel to the depths of the Panamanian jungle with Dr. Douglas C. Woodhams as he explores the brilliant diversity of amphibians and the impact of disease on their ecology and populations. This photo journal published by blurb.com contains over 100 color photographs of frogs and amphibian research biologists in action. All proceeds are donated to the Amphibian Ark Project for conservation of amphibians. See Frogs of Panama.

"The Other Side of Yore"

A portion of online sales of The Other Side of Yore is given to the Amphibian Ark. The Other Side of Yore is an enchanting adventure story about Frawg's journey with his friends into Mudgunkland to save the world of Terramore from destruction by Cobraxas, king snake. All the flowers are dying, poisoned by the green smoke from the dark swamps, and the good King's daughter, Princess Lilypad, has fallen into a deep sleep. Included in this story are thirteen artfully illustrated drawings by Kenny Savage, plus poems, riddles and songs to delight children of all ages. For more details, see www.theothersideofyore.com

"The Lilypad List: 7 steps to the simple life"

Marian Van Eyk McCain, author of "The Lilypad List" (published by Findhorn Press, Scotland) donates one third of all royalties from this book to the Amphibian Ark. Satish Kumar, Editor of Resurgence magazine, describes "The Lilypad List" as: 'A book of profound insights, at once inspiring and practical. It shows an elegant way out of the consumerist lifestyle of the modern world' The Midwest Book Review calls this '...one of the most accessible, applicable, and down-to-earth advice books available to non-specialist general readers with an interest in adapting their lifestyles to simpler rhythms, less intrusive demands, and more rewarding satisfactions.' For more details, see www.lilypadlist.com

Frog and gecko linocuts

Ann Lewis is an artist and printmaker based in Wales, who specialises in linocutting to create exquisite pieces inspired by the surrounding landscape and her love of nature. She has produced a series of frog and gecko linocuts that can be viewed and purchased at her online gallery (www.annlewis.co.uk). Ann has always been fascinated by frogs and is supporting the work of Amphibian Ark by generously donating 10% of the total of all frog series sales. If you are looking for that special frog gift or a truly original piece of art visit Ann’s gallery to view the frog and gecko series. Amphibian Ark thanks Ann for this generous support of our work.

"My Familiar"

Jenine Wilson, the author of "My Familiar", will donate to the Amphibian Ark US$ 1.00 of every copy of "My Familiar" sold through the jensonbooks web site. “My Familiar” is a young adult urban fantasy story, about a sixteen year-old girl who discovered her best friend was not the person she thought he was. She even discovered he was not a person at all!!