NCW Libraries

"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"--

A lesson in simple subtraction is combined with the growth of plants. 10 seeds are planted but, thanks to one ant, one mouse, one pigeon and several other creatures, seeds go missing and plants get eaten, except one.

"This book covers information (life cycle, appearance, habitat) about the platypus. Each chapter discusses an aspect of the platypus's life, comparing the platypus to a similar mammal and to a very different mammal."--

"In this book, young readers will learn about the life of coyote pups born in the wild"--

Describes the various stages in the life cycle of a butterfly, from the egg to the emergence of the adult butterfly.

"Follow the life cycle of a plant, from a tiny seed to a shoot growing taller and stronger until it is ready to make seeds of its own."--Page [4] of cover.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book follows salmon as they transform from eggs to adults. Through leveled text and related images, young readers will watch these creatures grow through every stage of life"--

A simple introduction to the life cycle of a red delicious apple, from the blossoming of a flower bud in the spring through the development and ripening of the fruit to its harvesting in the fall.

Introduces readers to the life cycle of a frog, including information on how a tadpole turns into an amphibian.

Simple text and photographs describe the stages by which a butterfly develops from an egg.