The name amphibian comes from the Greek word amphibious, which means "living a double life." That's because some amphibian species spend part of their lives both on land and in water. This book offers a concise overview of the general amphibian life cycle as well as fascinating examples of many species within the animal group. Readers come to understand the steps that frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians go through on their journey to adulthood. This hi-lo book uses accessible language to communicate curricular concepts in a reader-friendly way. Helpful diagrams are also included.