Life Cycles describes and illustrates three different types of life-to-death-to-life again cycles that occur in nature. First is the cycle of the sunflower that grows from a seed to maturity, thus producing more seeds to begin the cycle again. Next is the mushroom cycle, involving the production of spores as a means of reproducing. The third life cycle is that of the grasshopper, which produces eggs that, once fertilized, hatch into new grasshoppers....

Earth is home to millions of plant and animal species, and each one has a unique life cycle. Written to support important elementary science concepts, this title walks readers through the life cycles of many commonly known plants and animals. The text helps readers visualize the way species live and grow and why each stage of a life cycle is important to a creature's development. Highly detailed photographs accompany the information-rich science content,...

Understanding life cycles is essential to understanding nature and the world around us. From kittens and cats to caterpillars and butterflies, life cycles are endlessly interesting to young readers. In this volume, they gain important insight into different life cycles-accompanied by a cute, blue monster named Mo! With questions and short activities throughout, the main text engages readers by directly addressing them and inviting them to explore...

Every living thing has a life cycle: a beginning, a middle, and an end to their lives. Learn about the unique life cycles of different living things, such as plants, birds, and mammals, and what they have in common with each other. Life Cycles is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction. Young readers will enjoy colorful, photo-packed nonfiction as they...

"Have you ever heard of a bird that lays its eggs on the ground instead of in a nest? What about a bird that lays eggs in other birds' nests? Young readers will learn all about killdeers, cuckoo birds, and other birds with unusual life cycles"--

"Have you ever heard of a frog that freezes solid in winter? What about a toad that carries its eggs on its back? Young readers will learn all about wood frogs, suriname toads, and other amphibians with unusual life cycles"--Provided by publisher.

"Have you ever heard of a male fish that carries eggs? What about a fish that gives birth to live young? Young readers will learn about seahorses, guppies, and other fish with unusual life cycles"--

All birds lay eggs, but the size, shape, and colors are very different. Do these differences change the bird life cycle? Readers learn about the general life cycle of a bird from when the egg is laid to the different life-spans of various types of birds. 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. Alongside the main content's simple explanations,...

A fuzzy penguin chick raises its beak. Its parent has brought fish. Time to eat! With plenty of food, this tiny bird will grow up fast. This low-level title introduces beginning readers to the lives of penguins, from when they hatch to when they lay eggs of their own. Leveled text and vivid photos explore each phase of a penguin's life. Special features highlight the animal's diet and size. At the end of the book, a full-page life cycle feature shows...

Ribbit! A frog hops into a stream. Time to lay eggs! When they hatch, the eggs will become tiny tadpoles. Young readers will learn all about the frog's life cycle in this leveled title featuring beautiful photographs. Special features illustrate the animal's diet, size, and body parts at each stage of its life. At the end of the book, each stage of the frog's life cycle is laid out in a full-page feature. Readers will hop away with new information...