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Author
Series
Let's investigate with Nate volume 4
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The PBS television host and his team of young scientists turn into seeds, tadpoles, and caterpillars to learn about the life cycles of different creatures, and discover what is necessary for something to be alive. Includes experiment and glossary.
3) Whale
Author
Series
Publisher
Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Meet Whale, a young whale calf who loves to swim. Follow along as Whale grows into the largest creature in the ocean in this beautifully illustrated board book for the very young. Starting off as a baby close to its mother, Whale charts an incredible journey, traveling to colder waters to find plenty of krill to eat, growing with every swish of its tail. In this fun, informative board book, Whale learns the right time to surface for air, how to...
6) A bee's life
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Introduces the life cycle of a bee, showing how it begins life, grows, and reproduces.
7) Ribbit
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"An exploration of the life cycle of the frog"--
"With minimal prose and joyful illustrations, acclaimed artist and author Jorey Hurley tells the story of a year in the life of a frog family. From tadpole to froglet to frog, there is more to a frog's life that can be clearly seen. Filled with stunning illustrations and only one word on each spread, Jorey Hurley's vibrant picture book tells the story of a day in the life of a frog family, above and...
8) Bug
Author
Series
Publisher
Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"From leaves and lily pads to grassy meadows and apples, hungry little Bug munches and crunches through everything it can find before entering into its chrysalis for a big change. In a fun, informative board book that explores the life cycle of a caterpillar, readers can follow along with every stage of Bug's transformation into a beautiful butterfly"--
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
This book for kids aged 8 and above takes an innovative look at the circle of life including animals, dinosaurs, stars, volcanoes, and even YOU. Everything has a beginning and an end, but what happens in between? Each spread focuses on at least one life cycle. Meet dolphins jumping in the ocean waves, penguins travelling on the ice, and butterflies fluttering in the sky. Shoot back in time 4.5 billion years to see how planet Earth was formed and then...
10) One red apple
Author
Publisher
Blue Apple Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Follows the lifecycle of one red apple from the time it is picked until its seeds grow into another big apple tree.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Get up close and personal with Apis, one honeybee, as she embarks on her journey through life, complete with exquisitely detailed illustrations. Beginning at birth, the honeybee emerges through the wax cap of her cell and is driven to protect and take care of her hive. She cleans the nursery and feeds the larvae and the queen. But is she strong enough to fly? Not yet! She builds wax comb to store honey, and transfers pollen from other bees into the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
What is it like to live as a bee? Experience the life cycle of this animal through its own eyes! Through the quirky, humorous, and irreverent approach of this book, kids will enjoy learning about the life of this incredible pollinator. With the same engaging approach to nonfiction from the series You Wouldn't Want to Be/You Wouldn't Want to Live Without, each book in this new series features an animal species picked either for its ubiquitous nature...
Author
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book tells the life story of a ladybug, using simple, concise text and stunning photographs. Read it to discover the unique life cycle and metamorphosis undergone by this fascinating insect as it changes from an egg to a larva to a colorful ladybug.
17) Barn owl
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books (U.S.)
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive introduction to the elusive barn owl.
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"This book looks at the weird and wonderful world of parasites, the most abundant form of life on Earth. Parasites come in all forms and sizes and inhabit every free-living organism. Parasitism is now, and always has been, a way to survive under changing environmental conditions. From arctic oceans to tropical forests, Scott Gardner, Judy Diamond, and Gabor Racz investigate how parasites survive and evolve, and how they influence and provide stability...
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