Charlie wanted to learn about Life Cycles this year. I went online and found a set of 10 books I plan on purchasing and I thought you might be looking for books on this series as well.
Students will be amazed as they learn about the life cycles of familiar plants and animals. This series explores the fascinating process of life that all living things share – birth, growth, and adulthood.
Did you know that bats are not blind? And that most bats do not drink blood? With stunning photographs and fascinating facts, The Life Cycle of a Bat dispels popular myths and provides in-depth information about these amazing flying mammals, including:
- where bats live
- how bats find food
- the kinds of dangers bats face in the wild
Although there are over 9,000 species of birds in the world, each develops from a single-celled egg, is incubated, hatches, and grows to adulthood. Some bird life cycles involve migration. The Life Cycle of a Bird focuses on the various stages and explains:
- differences in the length of time birds incubate their eggs and care for their young
- the development of a chicken embryo and how a chick hatches
- dangers to nesting habitats, the effects of pollution, and how these affect the life cycle of birds
The Life Cycle of a Butterfly Book
A monarch born in the fall has two major challenges! In addition to metamorphosis, these butterflies fly 4,000 miles on a two-way migration trek! The Life Cycle of a Butterfly explains butterfly metamorphosis and migration in simple terms. The text is beautifully illustrated with photographs and art, making this book a joy to read.
Topics include:
- where butterflies lay their eggs
- the “eating machine” caterpillar
- the transformation from pupa to chrysalis to butterfly
- monarch migration
- butterfly facts and activity suggestions
- how to protect butterflies
Paperback, 32 pp., grades K-3.
The Life Cycle of an Earthworm Book
Following earthworms from birth to maturity, The Life Cycle of an Earthworm explains the stages of development these ancient annelids undergo before they reach adulthood. Children will be surprised to discover the enormous impact earthworms have on the environment. Illustrations and photographs illuminate topics such as:
- how earthworms live and move underground
- earthworm cocoons
- how juvenile earthworms survive
- how earthworms reproduce
- the importance of earthworms to the environment
Paperback, 32 pp., grades K-3.
The Life Cycle of a Flower Book
The Life Cycle of a Flower looks at the growth of a flower from seed to the time it is a mature plant capable of producing new seeds. Delightful illustrations, stunning photographs and easy-to-read text help young readers learn:
- how seeds are formed and what different types of seeds look like
- the various ways flowers are pollinated
- the conditions necessary for a seed to germinate and begin to make a new plant
- how flowering plants benefit animals, people, and the environment
Paperback, 32 pp., grades K-3.
Frogs begin their lives as tiny tadpoles living in water. As adults, they live both on land and in the water. The Life Cycle of a Frog details the changes in a frog at the four stages: egg, tadpole, froglet, and adult. Illustrations, photographs, and easy-to-read text explain:
- facts about how the frog breathes and eats at each stage
- differences in the metamorphosis of frogs in southern and northern climates
- dangers to frogs from pollution, pesticides, and destruction of habitat
Paperback, 32 pp., grades K-3.
The Life Cycle of a Honeybee Book
These busy insects have intrigued people of all ages for thousands of years. The Life Cycle of a Honeybee describes each stage of a honeybee’s life cycle from egg to adult. Full-color photographs, beautiful illustrations, and easy-to-understand text highlight:
- how a queen lays eggs and forms a new hive
- how eggs develop into workers, drones, or queen bees
- how the body of a larva changes to that of an adult through metamorphosis
- the roles of workers, drones, and queens in the hive
- how honeybees find food
Paperback, 32 pp., grades K-3.
The Life Cycle of a Snake Book
Thousands of species of snakes live all over the world in habitats as diverse as tropical rainforests and deserts. The Life Cycle of a Snake describes the growth and development of these amazing reptiles from birth to maturity. Full-color images of all kinds of snakes, from the familiar to the exotic, are included. Illustrations, photographs, and easy-to-read text explain:
- the life cycles of different species of snakes
- why snakes hibernate during the winter months
- how baby snakes hatch from their eggs and survive without their mothers
- the differences between poisonous snakes and non-poisonous snakes
- how snakes capture prey
- the dangers faced by snakes
Paperback, 32 pp., grades K-3.
The Life Cycle of a Spider Book
Millions of baby spiders burst out of egg sacs each day in every part of the world. The Life Cycle of a Spider describes the growth and development of these fascinating animals. Full-color images of all kinds of spiders, from the common to the exotic, are included. Children will love learning about:
- the unique life cycle of different species of spiders
- how spiders care for their young
- differences between male and female spiders
- how environmental damage affects the life cycle of a spider
- how children can help spiders
Paperback, 32 pp., grades K-3.
The Life Cycle of a Tree follows the growth of a tree from the time it sprouts to the time it is mature and capable of producing new seeds. The complex lives of these everyday plants will startle and delight young readers. Stunning photographs and illustrations accompany clear explanations of:
- how seeds are produced
- how different types of seeds look
- the role of various trees in a forest
- how trees benefit animals, people, and the environment
- how children can help trees in their neighborhood and around the world
Softcover, 32 pp., grades K-3.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
