Life Cycles in Review

From tiny hummingbirds to huge ostriches, all birds lay eggs! These eggs look very different from one another. Do these species' life cycles vary as much as their appearances do? In this book, readers learn about the typical life cycle of a bird, while exploring the many distinct species that exist within the animal group. Written specifically for students in need of review or extra help, this book gives a concise overview of a topic commonly included in science curricula. Accessible, reader-friendly language and helpful diagrams appeal to reluctant readers.

The name amphibian comes from the Greek word amphibious, which means "living a double life." That's because some amphibian species spend part of their lives both on land and in water. This book offers a concise overview of the general amphibian life cycle as well as fascinating examples of many species within the animal group. Readers come to understand the steps that frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians go through on their journey to adulthood. This hi-lo book uses accessible language to communicate curricular concepts in a reader-friendly way. Helpful diagrams are also included.

From tiny seahorses to massive blue marlin, there are more than 30,000 species of fish in the world. Though many distinctions appear across the various species, the basic life cycle is usually the same. Over their lifetime, fish change from egg to larva to fry to adult. What changes do they go through along the way? In this interesting and educational book, struggling readers review the key curricular concept of animal life cycles. Accessible, reader-friendly language, vibrant photographs, and helpful diagrams appeal to reluctant readers.

From alligators and snakes to lizards and turtles, there are many different species of reptiles in the world! Some reptiles lay eggs and some give birth to live young. In this interesting and educational book, readers learn all about both kinds of reptile life cycles. The text is filled with fascinating facts, exciting examples, and paired with vibrant photographs. Designed to appeal to reluctant readers, accessible language and helpful diagrams communicate the curricular subject matter in an easy-to-understand way.

From people to platypuses to whales, there are many kinds of mammals in the world! How can animals that are so different go through a similar life cycle? In this interesting and educational book, struggling readers review the basic structure of the mammal life cycle. Helpful diagrams are included to show readers how these cycles progress, step by step. Reader-friendly, accessible language and vibrant photographs appeal to reluctant readers, ensuring that they grasp this key topic in the science curriculum.

How does a caterpillar transform into a butterfly? What do baby bees look like? Which insect species hatch from eggs? What exactly is molting? Readers learn the answers to these questions and more in this fascinating and educational book all about insect life cycles! Filled with fun facts, interesting examples, and vibrant photographs, it's sure to appeal to even the most reluctant readers. Specially designed with struggling readers in mind, accessible language and helpful diagrams are used to review key curricular concepts in an easy-to-understand way.