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.

Introduces the life cycle of animals, including different types of animals, how they grow and change, and the pattern of life and death.

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.

In this book, readers will learn about the incredible transformation caterpillars make into some of the most beautiful flying insects on the planet. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about every stage of the butterflys life cycle.

How do mammals protect themselves? What is a narwhal? What is the largest living mammal? Expand your knowledge of these fascinating vertebrates in this amazing book!

This stunning illustrated children's book takes an innovative look at the circle of life, including animals, dinosaurs, stars, volcanoes, and even YOU. Everything has a beginning and an end, but what happens in between? Follow the migration of zebra across the vast plains, meet penguins guarding their eggs on the ice, and watch butterflies emerge from their cocoons. Shoot back in time 4.5 billion years to see how planet Earth was formed and then leap into the future to see what happens when stars die. Discover a new life cycle every time you turn the page. You'll take a closer look at the life cycles of environments, too. Discover how a river forms and changes over time. Find out how a tree grows and all of the other life cycles it supports within it. See the amazing sculptures the ocean waves carve out of cliffs. Dive beneath the surface to see how coral reefs form, and what causes them to die. Follow the life cycles of weather--from the water cycle to ice ages, to give you a better grasp of the climate situation we find ourselves in now. From the single-celled amoeba to how the Earth formed, the life cycles in this ebook have been carefully chosen to give you an amazing overview of the universe, and how everything is intricately linked. Filled with facts to amaze your friends, stunning photography, and beautifully detailed illustrations by Sam Falconer, Life Cycles gets to grips with the essence of life itself.

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.

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.

Student Book

In this book, readers will learn about the incredible transformation of an egg to a chicken. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about every incredible stage of the chickens life cycle.