Conches are best known for their colorful, musical shells and for their meat. But, these mollusks are much more interesting and complicated than they seem. Conches are sea snails with eyestalks and feet. There are about 50 different species of conches. Lovely underwater photographs show conches in their natural habitats.
Examines stages in the life cycle of the honeybee, from larvae to fully grown, and includes information about honeybee anatomy, mating, bee keepers, and dangers to honeybees.
Common thought places cicadas as tree dwellers; these odd insects actually live most of their lives underground. This book details the bizarre life cycle of the cicada, including the deposit of hundreds of eggs on a tree branch and details of a species that can live 17 years.
Introduces young readers to the physical characteristics, natural habitats, history and folklore of some of the animals they might see in cities and towns across the country. Includes colorful photos and fun facts.
Provides an introduction to crayfish and where they live, explains what a life cycle is, follows the birth, growth, and adulthood of a crayfish, and discusses why some species of crayfish are endangered.
Provides an introduction to emperor penguins and where they live, explains what a life cycle is, follows the birth, growth, and adulthood of an emperor penguin, and discusses interactions between people and the animals.
