Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, and development of ants, and explains how these social insects are threatened by habitat loss and the use of pesticides.
What happens inside a mother kangarooÂ’s pouch? How do tiny joeys turn into huge kangaroos? Readers will learn the answers as they follow a kangaroo on its fascinating journey from a tiny joey the size of a bean to an adult larger than a person. Accessible text and stunning visuals bring the concept of life cycles alive in a fun and dynamic way. A life cycle diagram gives students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of this foundational concept of early life science.
Describes the physical characteristics, eating habits, behavior, and migration patterns of humpback whales, large marine mammals that are now an endangered species.
Presents information about lions, including what constitutes a pride, how lion cubs are raised, hunting, competition, and some of the dangers lions face today.
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A baby kangaroo, called joey, weighs less than two grams. It cuddles up close to its mother in her pouch until it is strong enough to come out and jump on its own. What does it feed on? How does it grow big and strong? This book not only explains the amazing life cycle of a kangaroo, it also contains many interesting facts about this unique creature.
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.
Vivid photographs document the life of a cat. A simple symbol showing its age changes on each spread as it advances through the stages in its growth and life cycle. A photographic life summary is included.