life cycles

"Have you ever heard of a frog that freezes solid in winter? What about a toad that carries its eggs on its back? Young readers will learn all about wood frogs, suriname toads, and other amphibians with unusual life cycles"--.

"Have you ever heard of a reptile that spends most of its life in an egg? What about a reptile that has to lay its eggs on the same beach where it was hatched? Young readers will learn all about Madagascar chameleons, sea turtles, and other reptiles with unusual life cycles"--.

"Have you ever heard of a mammal that lays eggs? What about a mammal that can give birth to fifty babies at once? Young readers learn all about echidnas, Tasmanian devils, and other mammals with unusual life cycles"--.

"Have you ever heard of an invertebrate that spends its whole life inside another animal? What about a beetle that spends most of its life underground? Young readers will learn all about lancet flukes, Hercules beetles, and other invertebrates with unusual life cycles"--.

"Have you ever heard of a bird that lays its eggs on the ground instead of in a nest? What about a bird that lays eggs in other birds' nests? Young readers will learn all about killdeers, cuckoo birds, and other birds with unusual life cycles"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations looks at the lives of butterflies and moths.

Describes the importance of the sockeye salmon to the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia. Discusses how the fish not only provides food, but benefits the land throughout its life, illustrating the interconnectedness of the animals, water, soil, and seasons.

"Examines how the snowy owl's life cycle, body structure, and behaviors have adapted to its challenging environment. A final activity asks readers to use what they've learned to create [an Arctic] food web"--Provided by publisher.

"Have you ever heard of a male fish that carries eggs? What about a fish that gives birth to live young? Young readers will learn about seahorses, guppies, and other fish with unusual life cycles"--Provided by the publisher.

Text and photographs look at the life cycle of a frog.