Children will be fascinated by the many different ways in which animals grow and change from the time they are embryos to the time they are adults. Detailed diagrams and colorful photographs help explain in a simple way the life cycles of mammals, birds, snakes, lizards, fish, frogs, insects, spiders, and worms.
Flowering plants, cone-bearing plants, ferns, and mosses make up the four main plant groups. But did you know that each of these groups has a different life cycle? Or that some plants reproduce with seeds and others reproduce with spores? This fascinating book investigates the life cycles of each of the four main plant groups.
Unsurpassed, profusely illustrated text details lives, structures of numerous representative parasites of wild and domestic animals of North America. Exercises. Bibliographies.
Every life begins, develops, and one day, ends. What animals look like during these various stages of life is quite diverse. Whether the life cycle includes eggs, larvae, or babies, all animal life cycles are fascinating and transformative. This engrossing collection examines high-interest animals, each with a distinctive life cycle. Striking photographs support the important concepts, while uncomplicated text highlights information about each life-cycle and reveals interesting supporting facts about each animal.
In this book, readers will learn about the incredible transformation of a larva into a jellyfish and every phase in between. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about the incredible stages of the life cycle of a jellyfish. An infographic illustrates the key stages of the life cycle of a jellyfish, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the life cycle of a jellyfish using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Life Cycle of a Jellyfish also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Life Cycle of a Jellyfish is part of Jump!'s Incredible Animal Life Cycles series.