"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 . . . introduction to frog metamorphosis peeks at this animal's habitats and predators as it illustrates competition and natural selection"--Provided by publisher.
Eliot's grandfather, El Capit?n, has retired from the sea, and after listening to his grandfather's stories, Eliot is ready for an adventure--so they set out together to find one they can share.
