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Are You a Butterfly?
Judy Allen, Tudor Humphries
Hardcover (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 2000)Caterpillar, chrysalis, butterfly -- follow the metamorphosis of this familiar backyard creature as it evolves into a delicate flying insect.
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Snailology
Michael Elsohn Ross, Michael Elsohn, Brian Grogan, Darren Erickson
Library Binding (Carolrhoda Books, Jan. 1, 1996)Provides instructions for finding, collecting, and keeping snails and suggests how to delve into the secret lives of these shell dwellers.
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Are You a Dragonfly?
Judy Allen, Tudor Humphries
Hardcover (Kingfisher, April 15, 2001)The most colorful wings on the pond belong to the nimble dragonfly, but this delicate flying insect didn't start life in the air. Very young children will discover the secrets of metamorphosis as they enjoy this story of the life of a familiar backyard creature.
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I See Ladybugs
Genevieve Nilsen
Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Jan. 1, 2019)I See Ladybugs introduces emergent readers to ladybugs while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they arent facing too many challenges at once.
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I See Fireflies
Genevieve Nilsen
Library Binding (Jump!, Inc., Jan. 1, 2019)I See Fireflies introduces emergent readers to fireflies while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they arent facing too many challenges at once.
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Are You a Bee?
Judy Allen, Tudor Humphries
Hardcover (Kingfisher, April 15, 2001)When you look at life from the perspective of a honeybee, the backyard suddenly becomes a busy place. A juvenile bee faces many challenges as it takes its place in the hive and joins in the work of the bee community. All the facts a young child needs to understand the life of this intriguing backyard creatures are packed into an engaging narrative.
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Robins
Kate Riggs
Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, March 7, 2017)When you gaze out your windows, do you ever see a squirrel flicking its tail? How about a robin with a worm dangling from its beak? The animals in our neighborhoods may be obvious or rarely seen, but they live among us and contribute to each microhabitat. In My Backyard takes a closer look at six common creatures, exploring their life cycles and habits and noting their typical interactions with human neighbors. An activity at the end of each book encourages creative expression and critical thinking as the reader is invited to further explore a key idea presented in the text. A high-interest introduction to the life cycle of robins, including how fledglings develop, their varied diet, threats from predators, and the treetop habitats of these backyard animals.
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Weaving Wonders: Spiders in Your Backyard
Nancy Loewen, Rick Peterson
Paperback (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2005)Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of spiders. Includes anatomy diagram and activity.
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Tiny Workers: Ants in Your Backyard
Nancy Loewen, Brandon Reibeling
Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2003)Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of ants. Includes anatomy diagram and activity.
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Hungry Hoppers: Grasshoppers in Your Backyard
Nancy Loewen, Brandon Reibeling
Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2003)Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of grasshoppers. Includes anatomy diagram and activity.
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