Describes the growth and development of a baby lobster focusing on its hatching egg and becoming a larva, and as a tiny living thing huddled with plants in a group called a plankton. Discusses how it sheds its shell and how it molts into a new shell. It then becomes an adult lobster after five to seven years and often survives for many years. Is accompanied by unique photographs.
Explores the life cycle of fish, discussing how they are born, grow, and reproduce, and looking at adaptation, classification, and the habitats of fish.
Take an unprecedented peek into the life cycle of the American toad from egg to tadpole to adult. Amazing photos reveal metamorphosis in never-before-seen extreme close-up.
"An exploration of the life cycle and life span of eagles, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow an eagle's growth process from egg to eaglet to mature eagle"--Provided by the publisher.
"Fly is fed up with everyone studying butterflies. After all, flies go through metamorphosis too--and they are so much cooler! They flap their wings 200 times a second, compared to a butterfly's measly five to twelve times. Their babies--maggots--are much cuter than caterpillars. And when they eat solid food, they even throw up on it to turn it into a liquid... provides a new perspective on his species."--Provided by publisher.
Chronicles the life cycles of insects, detailing their development from newborns into adults. Details insects' physical characteristics and examines where they live. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
