animal life cycles

Looks at the life cycle patterns of insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, and includes discussion of animal life spans and old age.

Examines the two main groups that make up the animal kingdom and describes their importance to the Earth's natural environment.

Discusses different animals in terms of their life spans, from the mayfly that live for one day, to the giant clam that lives for eighty years or more.

Compares and contrasts the life cycles of twelve animals including the oppossum, bullfrog, and jellyfish.

While at the pond, Oscar the kitten meets a frog who answers all of Oscars questions about how animals are born and how they grow.

Describes the different stages of an earthworm's life, including hatching from a cocoon, growth, and reproduction.

Introduces the life cycles of plants, insects, amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds, mammals, and humans, discussing birth, growth, parental care, and reproduction.