Book excerpt: Mutant frogs, paralyzing wasps, adventurous sea turtles and many other extreme creatures will amaze readers in this action-packed volume. They’ll also encounter fun math challenges as they learn about the weirdest life cycles in the plant and animal kingdoms. A helpful key is located at the end of the book for readers to check their answers. Stunning full-color photographs and fact boxes bursting with cool information will capture readers’ interest. The high-interest topic makes this cross-curricular text perfect for any library.