McClung, Robert M

Describes the complete cycle of a swallowtail butterfly: mating, laying eggs, hatching out as a caterpillar, formation of the chrysalid and transformation to a butterfly.

A baby opossum grows old enough to leave her mother, surviving the dangers which threatened her brothers and sisters, finds a den, and has babies of her own.

Describes the common characteristics of most membrane-winged insects and explores in further detail the specific characteristics of the different wasps, bees, and hornets belonging to this group.

By following the life cycle of one insect, the author "describes, what a ladybug eats, how it is constructed, what its stages of growth are, and how it lives and reproduces"--Publisher's note.

Records the continual struggle of an Eastern male panther for survival, both as a cub and as an adult.

An introduction to the habitats and characteristics of bears around the world.

Traces the life cycle of a sperm whale from his birth in tropical waters to his near-death by an explosive harpoon.

A baby opossum grows old enough to leave her mother, surviving the dangers which threatened her brothers and sisters, finds a den, and has babies of her own.

Describes the life cycle and body structure of moths and butterflies and gives hints on collecting, preserving, and studying their specimens.

Describes the many kinds of caterpillars, their life cycle, struggle for survival, and role in man's economy. Includes a chapter on raising caterpillars.