Andrews, E.C. creator author. Phillips-Bartlett, Rebecca 1999- editor. Harris, Amelia illustrator. text bibliography Juvenile literature Juvenile works nyu 2025 monographic eng 24 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm "Mothers often like to stay close to their babies. The Surinam toad, however, takes this to the extreme. A mother Surinam toad carries her eggs on her back until they hatch! How does she do this? Readers find the answer as they explore the ins and outs of one of nature's most fascinating life cycles. Basic biology concepts are presented in a fun and unique way, and the simple, focused text allows young readers to practice independently gathering information. In addition, impressive photographs show these toads at every stage of their life cycle."-- What is a life cycle? -- What is a Surinam toad? -- Laying the eggs -- Carrying the eggs -- Hatching -- Backbreaking toadlets -- First meal -- Hunting -- Moving on -- The cycle carries on. juvenile WRITTEN BY E.C. ANDREWS ; Edited by: Rebecca Phillips-Bartlett ; Designed by: Amelia Harris Includes index. Toads Juvenile literature Surinam toad Life cycles Juvenile literature 597.87 9781534547087 PPAK 251209 20251211150507.0 eng