The Life Cycle of a Sea Horse

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 31 October 2003
Ages 6 to 12 years. The life cycle of this fascinating fish is unique in many ways. Female sea horses transfer eggs to male sea horses and males carry the developing embryos inside their bodies. In this book children will learn about the stages of development sea horses undergo as they grow into adults. Beautiful photographs and detailed illustrations accompany easy-to-read text. Children will also find out about: where sea horses live o how the male sea horses become "pregnant"; the growth and development inside an egg; how colts survive in the ocean; dangers to sea horses from pollution and the destruction of coral reefs.

The life cycle of this fascinating fish is unique in many ways. The males, for example, carry the developing embryos inside their bodies. In The Life Cycle of a Sea Horse children will learn about the stages of development sea horses undergo as they grow into adults. Beautiful photographs accompany easy-to-read text.

The Life Cycle of the Beaver

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 January 2006
From newborn to adult and all stages in between, The Life Cycle of a Beaver takes children through the captivating lives of beavers. Clear text and stunning pictures give detailed explanations of where beavers live and how they raise their young. In addition, this book fully explains
• beaver bodies
• beaver family units
• building dams
• dangers to beavers through loss of habitat

Ages 6 to 12 years. The life cycle of this ancient species is unique in many ways. Male sea turtles live their entire lives at sea. Females come ashore only to lay their eggs, returning to the same beach on which they were born. Children will be fascinated by the journey that thousands of sea turtle babies must make to reach the sea! They will learn about: the growth and development inside the turtle egg; their life as a hatchling; the dangerous journey back to the sea; how people can help sea turtles.

Children will be fascinated by the journey that thousands of sea turtle babies must make to reach the sea! The life cycle of this ancient species is depicted from development inside the turtle egg, to their life as a hatchling and their dangerous journey to the water.

Following raccoon cubs from birth to maturity, The Life Cycle of a Raccoon explains the stages of development baby raccoons undergo before they leave their mothers. Children will be fascinated to discover how cubs learn to forage, how raccoons survive in cities, and what man-made dangers they face.

The Life Cycle of a Whale

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 20 October 2001
Ages 6 to 12 years. A male humpback whale sings long, complicated songs to attract a female. When the male and female mate, it is often for life. This book looks at the life of a humpback whale from birth, through its first year of life, and growth to adulthood. Enchanting illustrations and vibrant photographs supplement the text. Children will learn more about: a humpback migration from polar waters to warmer waters where the young are born; their trip back to feed in the north; how a calf learns to breathe and nurse; caring for the calves in a pod.

The Life Cycle of the Whale

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 January 2003
The Life Cycle of a Whale looks at the life of a humpback from birth, through its first year of life, and growth to adulthood. Enchanting illustrations show its migration, how young are born, how a calf learns to breathe, and how they are cared for in a pod.

The Life Cycle of a Bird

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 20 October 2001
Ages 6 to 12 years. Although there are over 9,000 species of birds in the world, each develops from a single-celled egg, is incubated, hatches, and grows to adulthood. Some bird life cycles involve migration. The book focuses on the various stages and explains: differences in the length of time birds incubate their eggs and care for their young; the development of a chicken embryo and how a chick hatches; dangers to nesting habitats, the effects of pollution, and how these affect the life cycle of birds.

The Life Cycle of the Bird

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 January 2003
Although there are over 9,000 species of birds in the world, each develops from a single-celled egg, is incubated, hatches, and grows to adulthood. The Life Cycle of a Bird explains in intriguing detail how life cycles vary between different birds and how nesting habitats are being threatened.

The Life Cycle of a Spider

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 15 March 2002
Ages 6 to 12 years. Millions of baby spiders burst out of egg sacs each day in every part of the world. This book describes the growth and development of these fascinating animals. Full-colour images of all kinds of spiders, from the common to the exotic, are included. Children will love learning about: the unique life cycle of different species of spiders; how spiders care for their young; differences between male and female spiders; how environmental damage affects the life cycle of a spider; how children can help spiders.

The Life Cycle of a Tree

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 March 2002
Ages 6 to 12 years. This book follows the growth of a tree from the time it sprouts to the time it is mature and capable of producing new seeds. The complex lives of these everyday plants will startle and delight young readers. Stunning photographs and illustrations accompany clear explanations of: how seeds are produced; how different types of seeds look; the role of various trees in a forest; how trees benefit animals, people, and the environment; how children can help trees in their neighbourhood and around the world.

The Life Cycle of the Tree

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 January 2003
The complex lives of these everyday plants will amaze young readers. Close-up photos help show how seeds are produced, the role of various trees in a forest, and how trees benefit animals, people, and the environment. Kids will also find out how they can help trees in their own neighborhood.

The Life Cycle of the Spider

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 January 2003
Millions of baby spiders burst out of egg sacs each day. Kids can learn about their development from the unique life cycle of different species and how they care for their young to the differences between males and females and how children can help protect spiders from environmental damage.

The Life Cycle of a Butterfly explains in simple terms the transformation from pupa to chrysalis to butterfly. Beautifully illustrated, the book also takes a close up look at the caterpillar, one of nature’s "eating machines” and shows why monarchs fly 4,000 miles after metamorphosis.

The Life Cycle of the Frog

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 January 2003
The Life Cycle of a Frog details the fascinating changes in a frog through its four stages: egg, tadpole, froglet, and adult. Amazing illustrations and photos help explain how metamorphosis differs in various climates and how pollution and pesticides affect frogs.

The Life Cycle of a Frog

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 October 2001

The Life Cycle of the Wolf

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 January 2003
Every fascinating stage in a wolf pup's development determines its future in the family pack. Children will be amazed by the different types of wolves, how they prepare for the birth of pups, a pup’s introduction to the hunt, challenges to pack structure, and the dangers wolves face in the wild.

The Life Cycle of a Shark gives children clear insight into the growth and development of these fascinating, prehistoric fish. Children will be eager to discover how shark pups are born, the behaviors and feeding habits of juvenile sharks, and how adult sharks find one another in order to mate. Readers will also learn how important sharks are to the oceans.