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Critical stages in the American toad's life cycle are lyrically described, telescoping time between days one and 1,099 (when the cycle starts anew with the toad's eggs). Arresting close-up photos of the developmental phases capture the essentials of metamorphosis: eggs, tadpoles, toadlets, and mating adult toads. Back matter includes toad facts and conservation information and discusses Wechsler's experience "Getting the Photos." Reading list, websites. Glos.