"Told in diary form, My Tiny Life by Ruby T. Hummingbird is an action-packed introduction to the life cycle of a ruby-throated hummingbird"--

This stunning photographic guide will have butterfly enthusiasts of all ages aflutter. Judy Burris and Wayne Richards include more than 400 full-color, up-close images that present the life cycles of 23 common North American butterflies in amazing detail. Watch caterpillars hatch from eggs, eat and grow, form into chrysalides, emerge as colorful butterflies, and fly through the air. You'll also learn which plants butterflies avoid and which native...

This truly beautiful and wonderfully illustrated book introduces children to the magic of nature, through the stories of 48 fascinating life cycles. --from Amazon.

"Told in diary form, My Stinky Summer by S. Bug introduces readers to the stinkbug's life cycle and survival habits"--

"In this book, beginning readers are introduced to the life cycle of a watermelon. From seed to fruit, each spread follows and labels steps in the plant's development. High-frequency words and repetitive sentence patterns work together with strong visual references to support the earliest readers and create a fun first nonfiction reading experience. Watermelon includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers, a Let's Review! question and image, and introductory...

See a dragonfly nymph grow and shed her skin and then soar on wings. Includes questions and answers about dragonflies.

Why does a baby opossum live in its mother's pouch? When can an opossum live on its own? Why are humans a danger to opossums? From inside the mother's pouch to life outside the den, this is an engaging exploration of America's only wild marsupial. Fun facts and vivid photographs teach readers about every stage of an opossum's life.

"With lyrical language and stunning photographs of praying mantises, Helen Frost & Rick Lieder ... invite young readers to observe the beauty of the natural world."--