Poison dart frogs are cute and tiny. They come in many eye-catching colors. These colors, however, aren't meant to make them attractive. The bright colors tell other animals that they shouldn't try to eat them. These vibrant amphibians are covered with a deadly poison that makes predators very sick. It's so strong that some Native American tribes even used it to make poison darts for hunting. Readers will surely enjoy getting up close to these

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"Fascinating images accompany information about poison dart frogs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Invites readers to travel to South America and learn about the poison dart frog's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense."--

Tiny colorful frogs seem like they'd make the cutest pets-until you learn that they're poisonous! In this riveting volume, readers head into the rainforest to meet tiny amphibians with a most deadly adaptation. They'll learn where frog poison comes from and how perhaps just 0.0000004 ounce is enough to kill an adult man! They'll also find out about the newly discovered species of venomous frogs that inject poison using their spiny head. Vivid photographs...

The poison dart frog is a colorful creature with a colorful history. Readers learn the ways man has used this amphibian, which is one of the most toxic creatures on earth, for good and for evil. They will also discover its lifecycle, where it lives, how it creates its poison, what it eats, and what eats it.

Check out the fantastic Poison Dart Frog! Kids will find out about its superpower and how it is the Master of Poison. They will also learn about tadpoles and metamorphosis and discover its many different colors. Readers can decide for themselves what kind of superhero a poison dart frog could be! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how poison frogs use varying bright colors to both warn predators and camouflage themselves in the rain forest. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about poison frogs, their habitat, behaviors, unique life cycle, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to poison dart frogs. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Examines the adaptations and life of poison dart frogs."--

"In 2015, scientist Carlos Jared picked up a small frog with his bare hands in a scrubland in Brazil. He immediately felt a sharp pain. At the time, Carlos didn't realize he had just made an important scientific discovery. He had found a frog that can inject venom! Learn all about venomous and poisonous frogs in this fascinating book"--Back cover.