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Book Recommendations from Kitsap Regional Library: Life Cycles

6/5/2023

 

Acorn to Oak Tree 2021 Ages 5-8
by Elizabeth Neuenfeldt   
Introduces readers to how an acorn becomes an oak tree.


All the Insects in the World 2022 Ages 4-8
written and illustrated by David Opie  
"A glimpse into the vast world of insects: their lifespan, how they build their homes, their color and shape variants, all leading up to their most amazing attribute--metamorphosis, as seen through the character of a caterpillar that turns into a butterfly.“ Provided by publisher 


Am I a Frog?   2022 Ages 4-8
written and illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell
A tadpole asks, "Am I a frog?" "Not yet. But soon," comes the reply as the author explains the life cycle of the frog from egg to tadpole to frog in words and illustrations.


Animals Here We Grow!   2021 Ages 3-7
written by Shelley Rotner
Photographs document the life cycle of a variety of mammals, insects, birds, amphibians, and reptiles"—Provided by publisher


Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera    2020 Ages 4-12
written by Candace Fleming and illustrated by Eric Rohmann
An admiring journey through the life cycle of the hard-working honeybee.  


Little Pine Cone: Wildfires and the Natural World 1984 Ages 6-8
written by Johanna Wagstaffe and illustrated by Julie McLaughlin
"This STEM-based picture book explains what wildfires are and how they are started and managed, using the life cycle of a Jack pine cone to illustrate the concept."-- Provided by publisher.


My Life as a Dandelion    2022  Ages 4-8
written by John Sazaklis and illustrated by Duc Nguyen

"Hi, there! I'm a dandelion. You might see me everywhere, but have you ever stopped to think about how I got there? Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little seed to a bold, beautiful flower"-- Provided by publisher.


My Stinky Summer    2020 Ages 4-8
written and illustrated by Paul Meisel
"Told in diary form, My Stinky Summer by S. Bug introduces readers to the stinkbug's life cycle and survival habits"--Provided by publisher.


Planting a Garden in Room 6: From Seeds to Salad    2022 Ages 3-7
written by Caroline Arnold
"Follow a classroom of diverse kindergartners as they plant seeds in their garden, tend the growing plants, and harvest the vegetables. Clear, bright photographs show the plant life cycle"—Provided by publisher.


Robins!: How They Grow Up    2017 Ages 6-9
written and illustrated by Eileen Christelow
“Who are we? We’re robins! Our black and white speckles mean we’re young- a few months old. Robin teenagers! Why are we living in your yard? Well, here’s our story”


Salmon   2020 Ages 4-8
written by Ruth Daly
Young readers will learn about a salmon’s life cycle, from egg to spawning.


See a Pumpkin Grow  2023 Ages 4-8
written by Kirsten Chang 
This latest entry in the See It Grow! series follows a pumpkin from seed through its life cycle. 


A Seed Grows    2022 Ages 3-6
written and illustrated by Antoinette Portis

"A seed falls and settles into the soil and the sun shines and the rain comes down and the seed grows... in the life cycle of a sunflower.” 


A Seed is the Start    2018 Ages 6-8
written by Melissa Stewart

Beautiful photography and lyrical text pair with comprehensive picture captions in award-winning author Melissa Stewart's story about the surprisingly diverse world of seeds. Learn all about the plant cycle, from how seeds grow, the fascinating ways they travel, and what it takes for a seed to become a plant.


Soar High, Dragonfly!    2019 Ages 5-8
written by Sheri Mabry and illustrated by Jonny Lambert
Using narrative, thoughtful sidebars and engaging illustrations, this title follows the life cycle of the dragonfly.  


The Story of a Butterfly    2022 Ages 4-8
written by Margaret Rose Reed and illustrated by Manu Montoya

“Join a class field trip in Story of a Butterfly for a study on this popular butterfly, encouraging children toward curiosity and exploration, and ending with a call to make the earth more accessible for everyone from humans to the tiniest bug."—Provided by publisher



The Truth About Butterflies   2020 Ages 4-8
written and illustrated by Maxwell Eaton, III

"This guide to the majestic butterfly walks you through its unique lifecycle and offers anything you ever wanted to know about the colorful insect..."--Provided by publisher


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