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Books in Lifecycles series

  • Life Cycles: Mountain

    Sean Callery

    Paperback (Kingfisher, July 30, 2013)
    About the SeriesEach book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of ten animals in a particular habitat which link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book a simple overview helps readers understand how the three food chains interact to create a food web- the perfect first introduction to this core science concept.The unique challenges of living in the world's highest places require special adaptations to survive and thrive, from the lowest animals on the food chain like the mosquito and the earwig, right through fascinating top level predators like the elusive snow leopard and the wolverine. Life Cycles: Mountain by Sean Callery examines three food chains in the globe's highest regions: the Andes of South America, the Rockies in North America, and the Himalaya of Asia. Beautiful photography and clear visual explanations of each stage of an animal's life cycle give young readers an up-close glimpse of these uncommon creatures. At the end of each spread, picture clues let readers guess which predator is next on the chain. At the end, readers will emerge with a vivid understanding of how all life in these extreme environments is interconnected.
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  • Life Cycles: Ocean

    Sean Callery

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Jan. 16, 2018)
    Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three ocean food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which ocean predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the Indian ocean, Pacific ocean, and the Atlantic ocean to find out which creatures live there. . . and which will make a tasty snack!Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of eleven fascinating living things in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems.
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  • Life Cycles: Grassland

    Sean Callery

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Jan. 16, 2018)
    Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three grassland food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which grassland predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the African grasslands, the South American pampas, and the North American prairies to find out which creatures live there. . . and which will make a tasty snack!Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of eleven fascinating living things in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems.
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  • Life Cycles: Desert

    Sean Callery

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Aug. 7, 2018)
    Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three desert food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which desert predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the Kalahari in Africa, the Australian Outback, and the Mojave Desert in the US Southwest to find out which creatures live there. . . and which will make a tasty snack!Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of ten fascinating living things in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems.
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  • Life Cycles: Mountain

    Sean Callery

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Aug. 7, 2018)
    Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three mountain food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which mountain predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the Andes of South America, the Rockies in North America, and the Himalayas of Asia to find out which creatures live there. . . and which will make a tasty snack!Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of ten fascinating living things in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems.
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  • Life Cycles: Polar Lands

    Sean Callery

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Oct. 30, 2012)
    Although they are deceptively stark, the world's Polar Regions support a surprisingly diverse range of wildlife. Life Cycles: Polar Lands by Sean Callery explores how ten of these creatures from both poles―including the arctic fox, the polar bear, the ringed seal, and the arctic tern―are all interrelated in three polar food chains. Along with a clear explanation of each lifecycle, the book highlights three key facts about each animal, and color-codes the food-chains for easy navigation. The beautiful photography, accessible design, and age appropriate writing make this the perfect introduction to understanding the delicate balance of this extreme and environmentally sensitive habitat.
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  • From Egg to Chicken

    Gerald Legg, David Salariya, Carolyn Scrace

    Library Binding (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1998)
    Large illustrations and simple text describe what an egg is made of and how it hatches into a chicken
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  • Life Cycles: Desert

    Sean Callery

    Paperback (Kingfisher, July 30, 2013)
    About the SeriesEach book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of ten animals in a particular habitat which link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book a simple overview helps readers understand how the three food chains interact to create a food web- the perfect first introduction to this core science concept.Because the harsh environment of the desert makes resources scarce, the animals that make their home in the world's driest environments are intimately interconnected. This highly-visual title explores three desert food chains in three of the globe's driest regions: the Kalahari in Africa, the Australian Outback, and the Mojave Desert in the US Southwest. Along with a clear explanation of each lifecycle, Life Cycles: Desert by Sean Callery highlights three key facts about each animal, and color-codes the foodchains for easy navigation. From the smallest inhabitants like the termite and the millipede, right through the predators at the top of the food chain such as the Jackal and the Bobcat, young readers will thoroughly understand how each animal is critical for sustaining the entire desert ecosystem.
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  • Life Cycles: Polar Lands

    Sean Callery

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Jan. 16, 2018)
    Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three polar food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which polar predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the Arctic and Antarctica to find out which creatures live there. . . and which will make a tasty snack!Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of eleven fascinating living things in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems.
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  • Life Cycles: Rainforest

    Sean Callery

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Jan. 16, 2018)
    Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three rainforest food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which rainforest predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the rainforests of the Amazon, Borneo, and Madagascar to find out which creatures live there. . . and which will make a tasty snack!Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of eleven fascinating living things in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems.
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  • From Tadpole to Frog

    David Evelyn Stewart

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, Aug. 1, 1998)
    Large illustrations and simple text present the lifecycle of a tadpole to a frog
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  • Life Cycles: Forest

    Sean Callery

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Aug. 7, 2018)
    Discover which creatures are at the top and bottom of three forest food chains, and learn what happens at each stage of their life cycle. At the end of each spread, use the picture clue to guess which forest predator is waiting to pounce! Explore the forests of southern Asia, North America, and southern Africa to find out which creatures live there. . . and which will make a tasty snack!Each book in this essential series reveals the life cycles of ten fascinating living things in a particular habitat. The life cycles link together to create three food chains. At the end of the book is a simple overview of how the three food chains interact to create a food web. With clear text and punchy photographs, this is a captivating introduction to habitats and ecosystems.
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