With illustrations drenched in tropical color, this lyrical love song to the Kaua'i 'o'o bird shows how this species evolved over thousands of years, declined and became extinct, empowering young naturalists to protect and defend our planet's biodiversity.
"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.
