"Why do chickens lay eggs? Why do they sit on them? And why doesn't the egg break when the hen sits on it? Follow the amazing life cycle of a chicken from egg to adult."--Cover back.

Introduces the different kinds of reptiles and amphibians, from the giant Komodo dragon to the tiny red-eyed tree frog, and explores their life cycles, habitats, diet, and homes.

"Butterflies immediately catch our attention with their beautiful wing patterns and colors. They exemplify metamorphosis with the creeping caterpillar transforming into a soaring butterfly. They have also come to be creatures of science, revealing much to biologists about evolution and the ecological processes and historical accidents that have generated the diversity of life on Earth. In Butterflies, Dick Vane-Wright provides a complete introduction...

Nonfiction picture book gives a scientific look at a dragonfly's life-cycle. Includes sidebars with additional facts.

Which plant has leaves but no flowers and has been around since dinosaurs roamed the earth? Ferns! Learn more about this ancient plant in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of a fern's life cycle. A table of contents, a glossary, sidebars, informative captions, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, and an index are included to increase comprehension. Author/Illustrator...

Learn about the life cycle of a penguin as it grows from an egg to an adult.

Introduces horses, discussing their physical characteristics, life cycle, and eating habits.

"In this poetic exploration of how trees help one another grow, readers follow along as the story of a tree's lifecycle is told in reverse -- from mature giants to saplings to small sprouts to seeds waiting to pop."--

Describes the clown fish and discusses the stages of its life cycle.

Traces the life cycle of a beetle from egg to adult, and includes information about beetle anatomy, mating, eating, defenses, and threats to their survival.