About This Book
"If You Hopped Like a Frog" is an imaginative nonfiction picture book that introduces young readers, ages 4-11, to the mathematical concept of ratio and proportion through creative comparisons to the animal kingdom. Author David M. Schwartz poses "what if" scenarios, such as how far a human could jump if they had a frog's legs, or how much a person would eat with a shrew's metabolism. This approach makes complex mathematical ideas accessible and entertaining, sparking curiosity about both science and math. It's an excellent resource for parents and educators looking to make STEM concepts engaging and relatable for elementary-aged children.
Introduces the concept of ratio by comparing what humans would be able to do if they had bodies like different animals.
Discussion Prompts
1
If you could have one animal's ability, which would it be and why?
2
What other animals could we compare ourselves to, and what would be different?
3
Can you think of other ways we use ratios in everyday life?
4
How do scientists use comparisons to learn about animals?
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