"Readers will introduce themselves to a few of the more than 2,700 species [of frogs] known today ... Beautiful photos and detailed text also touch on familiar species found in gardens and backyards. Dive into facts about frog and toad habits and behavior, covering feeding, defense, locomotion, communication, courtship, and mating. Finally, see the amazing process of metamorphosisfrom egg to tadpole to froglet"--Provided by publisher.