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"From fish to mammals and plants to insects, every organism on Earth must reproduce, and the survival of each species--and of life itself--depends on this and on the diversity it creates. In this groundbreaking book, Katherine Roy distills the science of reproduction into its simplest components: organisms must meet, merge their DNA, and grow new individuals; and she thoughtfully highlights the astonishing variety of this process with examples from...
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"When a good friend with a severe illness wrote, asking if he might have his "green burial" at Bernd Heinrich's hunting camp in Maine, it inspired the acclaimed biologist/author to investigate a subject that had long fascinated him. How exactly does the animal world deal with the flip side of the life cycle? And what are the lessons, ecological to spiritual, raised by a close look at how the animal world renews itself? Heinrich focuses his wholly...
4) Grow
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What would it be like to grow from an acorn into an oak, a tadpole into a frog, or a fawn into a deer? You would stretch your limbs into the sky, jump from puddle to pond, and spring from path to forest. Children learn to do these things and more as they grow from tiny babies into individuals unlike anyone else in this whole dazzling world. Life is full of change; this reassuring picture book honors the changes that make you unique. Grow is a glorious...
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"We are all on Earth but for a fleeting moment, yet no two lives are the same. From the delicate mayfly, which lives for just a few precious hours, to the death-defying immortal jellyfish, this book about animal life cycles is a celebration of creatures big and small." --
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"With clear, straightforward text and beautiful images, this title takes readers through the unique life cycle of a jellyfish. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--
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"With clear, straightforward text and fun images, this title takes readers through the intriguing life cycle of a fish. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning." -- Publisher's website.
11) Becoming a fish
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"Becoming a Fish reviews each stage in a northern pike's metamorphosis from a tiny egg to an adult. Carefully chosen photographs accompany the copy, so readers can see and understand a fish's amazing transformation clearly. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Amazon.com.
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First, George accidentally frees some of the animals at the zoo. Then, George discovers that different animals make different tracks. Next, George learns that all living things behave in different ways. Then, George designs and builds the perfect pigeon perch. Next, George must gather and analyze evidence to prove that Gnocchi has been wrongfully accused. Then, George realizes that dogs come in all different shapes and sizes. Next, George learns a...
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"Becoming a Mosquito reviews each stage in a mosquito's metamorphosis from a tiny egg to an adult. Carefully chosen photographs accompany the copy, so readers can see and understand a mosquito's amazing transformation clearly. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Amazon.com.
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"With clear, straightforward text and impressive images, this title takes readers through the interesting life cycle of a newt. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--
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"With clear, straightforward text and captivating images, this title takes readers through the exciting life cycle of a butterfly. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." -- Publisher's website.
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"With clear, straightforward text and adorable images, this title takes readers through the exciting life cycle of a frog. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning" -- Publisher's website.
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"With clear, straightforward text and captivating images, this title takes readers through the fascinating life cycle of a dragonfly. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index." -- Publisher's website.
19) What will I be?
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A small papery bundle hangs under a leaf by a silken thread. Can you guess what it will be one day? Butterflies, polar bears, turtles, frogs, birds - they all have a fascinating life journey to follow. Peek under each large flap and look at colorful spreads to find out how each animal develops. A final spread invites readers to match each full grown creature with its beginning stage.
20) Becoming an eel
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"Becoming an Eel reviews each stage in a freshwater eel's metamorphosis from a tiny egg to an adult. Carefully chosen photographs accompany the copy, so readers can see and understand an eel's amazing transformation clearly. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Amazon.com.
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