toads

A tiny toad suddenly finds himself in a tree then, as other creatures startle him with a peck, a buzz, or a bump, he hops to new locations along the road.

"Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control, this title explores the invasion of cane toads, including where they came from and their impact within biomes and food webs"--Provided by the publisher.

"Eleven-year-old Maddy loved working in her parents' bookstore, especially when joined by her pet flying toad Ralph. But that was before the mysterious Thimblewitch turned her mom & dad into kangaroo rats! Now Maddy's on the adventure of a lifetime. To save her parents, she'll need to sneak past an army of spider-goblins, scarecrow warriors, and much more. Fortunately, an assortment of new friends await, including the cloud cartographers Harry and Silvio, a bear and raccoon who explore the world in their moon-balloon. They'll help her along the way, but in the end, the fate of everyone will depend on Maddy's courage, compassion, and creativity"--Back cover.

Illustrations and rhyming text invite the reader to help Toad learn that the road is no place to play.

"Gordon has retired and Buffy is the sole detective at the small police station in the forest. It is not easy for a police officer to be alone. Especially when there are strange noises outside the station at night. Buffy decides to seek out Gordon to help solve the mystery. After all, two police think twice as well as one. Two police are twice as brave!"--Back cover.

Explains basic likenesses and differences between frogs and toads.

Humorous text and color illustrations show the disgusting traits of frogs, from warts to the toxic sweat released through their skin to ward off predators.

"Describes why and how ... [Australia's cane] toads were first brought to Australia, how they spread far and wide, and what scientists and everyday people are doing to try to control their population today."--Provided by publisher.

Toad, mole, Rat, and Badger seek out the simple pleasures in life, even as the pesky weasels lurk nearby. With music and song-and plenty of tea and jam-our gentlemanly quartet always finds a way to traverse life's ups and downs with aplomb.

Mama Toad saves her children from Fox's frying pan by persuading him to try her own secret recipe for Toad-In-A-Hole. The secret? No toads!.