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.

Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to how an acorn becomes an oak tree. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.

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.

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

"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.

"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.

Describes the life cycle, body parts, and behavior of the monarch butterfly. Includes instructions on how to raise a monarch.

"Looking closely at the life cycle of one bee, this book helps readers of all ages understand and appreciate the contributions and significance of all bees"--Provided by publisher.