Ladybugs spend part of their life cycle as larva. Every day a ladybug larva eats about 30 tiny green insects called aphids. Young children will watch a ladybug go from egg to adult.

Did you know that like a butterfly, a ladybug also undergoes metamorphosis? Learn about each stage of a ladybug's life in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of a ladybug's life cycle. A table of contents, a glossary, sidebars, informative captions, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index are included to increase comprehension. Author/Illustrator biography...

In Ladybugs, young readers will learn about the life cycle of a ladybug. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover the fascinating world of this colorful insect. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a ladybug's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about ladybugs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites....

A female butterfly lays eggs on a leaf to begin the butterfly life cycle. The eggs hatch into caterpillars, and caterpillars form chrysalises to change into butterflies. Students will follow a butterfly as it grows from an egg into an adult.

Dogs begin their life cycle as puppies in a litter. A newborn puppy sleeps for 20 hours a day as it grows! Children will watch a puppy move from a large litter to a loving home as it grows up.

The life cycle of a frog takes place in water and on land. It begins in spring with a male frog croaking a song to attract a female. Young readers will read about and watch an egg develop into a tadpole and then into an adult frog.

Not all honeybees are alike. Some are workers, some are drones, and one is even, called the queen. Even though there are different types, all honeybees have the same beginning, as eggs in a honeycomb. Readers will discover all the changes a honeybee goes through in its life, from egg to adult. Colorful images show honeybees performing the many tasks of a busy hive life.

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...

Hundreds of thousands of beetles live all over the world in habitats as diverse as swamps, rainforests, and deserts. The Life Cycle of a Beetle describes the growth and development of these fascinating insects from egg to adult. Full-color images of all kinds of beetles, from the familiar to the extraordinary, are included. Illustrations and photographs illuminate topics such as: • where beetles lay their eggs • the transformation from larva to...

Did you know that the mating call of a leopard frog sounds like a low snore? Find out more interesting facts and details about frogs in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of a frog's life cycle. A table of contents, a glossary, sidebars, informative captions, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index are included to increase comprehension. Author/Illustrator...