life cycles (biology)

A rattlesnake's rattle is built up over time as it sheds its skin and it shakes its rattle using tiny muscles on the sides of its tail. This is fascinating-unless you hear the deadly rattle yourself! The rattle is a warning that a venomous snake is nearby. Readers learn all about rattles and much more about rattlesnake bodies in this book. Additionally, the achievable main content includes information about rattlesnake life cycles, habitats, and prey. Engaging text meets brilliant color photographs to provide a thrilling reading experience for readers.

The reticulated python is the longest snake in the world, and other pythons are quite long as well! Pythons are constrictors, which mean they squeeze they prey. What's more, they can take down some huge prey in this manner! In this book, readers are introduced to the many kinds of python, including their body, behavior, life cycle, and more. Full-color photographs complement at-level, achievable text written just for young elementary readers. Fact boxes expound on main text concepts, science vocabulary, and more.

Deer fawns are known for their white spots! They spend their days eating, sleeping, and staying close to mom. Through simple text and crisp photos, this title for beginners introduces the lives of fawns. Features highlight their life stages and favorite activities, and a photo glossary reinforces the text. Students just starting to read will enjoy learning about these cute critters!.

Newborn giraffe calves stand over 6 feet tall! This beginning title introduces these gangly babies through short, clear sentences and delightful photos. Simple features show different life stages and highlight calves? favorite activities. Students just starting to read independently can check out life with the herd in this adorable book about giraffe calves!.

Fuzzy ducklings follow mom to find food, water, and safe places to sleep! This beginning title highlights the activities of baby ducks as they learn to swim and find food on their own. Simple text and bright photos introduce the ducklings, while special features lay out the birds? life stages and activities. Readers will enjoy following these fuzzy friends as they follow mom!.

The silly true story of how Darwin discovered that the earthworm is one of the most important species on the planet. Without their life-sustaining poop, there would be no plants or animals on Earth. A scholarly worm gives historical facts and context on every page.

Vultures can be split into Old World vultures, from Europe, Africa, and Asia, and New World vultures, from North, Central, and South America. The California condor, a type of New World vulture, is the largest bird in the United States. Learn more about these birds. Describes the unique traits, habitats, diets, and different species found in a raptor group.

Eagles are sometimes grouped into four different categories. Bald eagles are part of the sea eagle category. Learn more about these birds. Describes the unique traits, habitats, diets, and different species found in a raptor group.

Perfect for all young animal fans, this book follows baby animals through different stages in their early life through the beginnings of adulthood.

"Find out how . . . farm animals grow and change. Meet a lamb, a duckling, a piglet, and more in this . . . introduction to animal life stages"-- Back cover.