Life Cycle
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Ages 6 to 12 years. Following earthworms from birth to maturity, this book explains the stages of development these ancient annelids undergo before they reach adulthood. Children will be surprised to discover the enormous impact earthworms have on the environment. Illustrations and photographs illuminate topics such as: how earthworms live and move underground; earthworm cocoons; how juvenile earthworms survive; how earthworms reproduce; the importance of earthworms to the environment.
Following earthworms from birth to maturity, The Life Cycle of an Earthworm explains the stages of development these ancient annelids undergo before they reach adulthood. Children will be surprised to discover the enormous impact earthworms have on the environment.
Ages 6 to 12 years. Hundreds of thousands of beetles live all over the world in habitats as diverse as swamps, rainforests, and deserts. This describes the growth and development of these fascinating insects from egg to adult. Full-colour images of all kinds of beetles, from the familiar to the extraordinary, are included. Illustrations and photographs illuminate topics such as: where beetles lay their eggs; the transformation from larva to pupa to beetle; differences between male and female beetles; how beetles defend themselves against predators; dangers faced by beetles; how children can help beetles.
Hundreds of thousands of beetles live all over the world in habitats as diverse as swamps, rainforests, and deserts. The Life Cycle of a Beetle describes the growth and development of these fascinating insects from egg to adult. Full-color images of all kinds of beetles, from the familiar to the extraordinary, are included.