Lyons Regional Library

This book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and natural environment of the koala, a marsupial found only in Australia.

Describes how sea turtles develop from eggs to adult turtles and migrate long didtances, talks about the dangers they face from animal and human predators, and suggests ways children can help.

"Hi, there! I'm a great white shark. Don't let my sharp teeth scare you off. I started life much smaller, just like you! Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little shark pup to the ocean's top predator"--

"Hi, there! I'm an emperor penguin. I might be the largest penguin on Earth, but I started life much smaller, just like you! Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from an egg to the king of Antarctica"--

Describes how birds develop from eggs to nestlings to adults, explains differences between bird species, and tells why some are endangered and what individuals can do to help protect them.

Explains the life cycle of a beaver, including where they live and how they raise their young.

The months of the year and the numbers 1 through 12 are used in rhyming text to introduce children to the behavior of wolves in natural settings. Includes "For Creative Minds" educational section.

An introduction to the wolf, including some of the different types, pack structure, reproduction, hunting, and dangers faced by wolves in the wild.

This book presents the life cycle of spiders, from egg to spiderling to adult.

"From soil covered seeds to a flower head packed with florets, learn all about the different stages in a sunflower's life cycle. Told from the sunflower's perspective, early readers get a first-hand experience into its life stages. Simple sentences help develop word recognition and improve reading skills. Each book in this series includes a table of contents, glossary, index, and an author biography"--