Books in Plants: Life Cycles series

Readers will learn how ducks reproduce and grow with photos that highlight each stage of the growth process from egg to duckling to adulthood. Other topics covered include when ducks lay eggs, nests, what ducks eat, how ducklings stay safe, and when ducklings learn to fly. The book ends with a duck diagram and a picture glossary.

Describes the habitat, food, and life cycle of the monarch butterfly

Provides an introduction to the life cycle, physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the American alligator.

Simply describes the physical characteristics and behavior of chickens from egg to adult.

Briefly describes the development of wood frogs from egg to maturity.

Describes the habitat, eating habits, and life cycle of the barn swallow

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and stages of development of rabbits.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and stages of development of a bee.

With this series children can explore some of the most interesting and important life cycles in the animal kingdom. With engaging language and an innovative use of design, this series makes the science behind life cycles accessible to reluctant confident readers alike.

This book explains what a life cycle is and how life cycles allow for the continuation of life. The text describes the different stages of a snail's life, including hatching from an egg, growth of its body and shell, and reproduction.

Text and photographs present the life cycle of frogs, from egg to tadpole to full-grown frog.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and stages of development of a butterfly.