The red-eyed treefrog of the Costa Rican rain forest stars in
this bold and visually arresting countdown book, which is both a
captivating read-aloud and a resource.
Deep in the tropical forest of Costa Rica, ten sticky frog eggs
cling to a leaf. Only nine eggs hatch. Only eight tadpoles wind
up in the water below. What will it take to survive the countdown
to adulthood and begin the cycle again? This beautifully
designed, color-drenched introduction to frog metamorphosis peeks
at this animal's habitats and predators as it illustrates
competition and natural selection. Cocreators Mackenzie Joy and
Tony Piedra have crafted a dazzling spin on the life of one of
nature's darlings, the red-eyed treefrog. Back matter invites
budding naturalists to discover even more treefrog facts, revisit
the pages to spot other Costa Rican species, and check out a
bibliography.