(3) K-3 Animal Diaries: Life Cycles series. These easy-to-read books discuss the stages of development, dietary habits, and habitat of the jumping spider and Monarch butterfly. Bright, close-up photographs and kid-friendly text, presented as observations in a child's notebook, make the information accessible. Text boxes with questions and facts encourage further insight and thinking. Related activities are included in the "Science Lab" section. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Diaries: Life Cycles titles: A Butterfly's Life and A Spider's Life.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski

(3) K-3 Animal Diaries: Life Cycles series. These easy-to-read books discuss the stages of development, dietary habits, and habitat of the jumping spider and Monarch butterfly. Bright, close-up photographs and kid-friendly text, presented as observations in a child's notebook, make the information accessible. Text boxes with questions and facts encourage further insight and thinking. Related activities are included in the "Science Lab" section. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Diaries: Life Cycles titles: A Butterfly's Life and A Spider's Life.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski

(3) K-3 Animal Diaries: Life Cycles series. Reader-friendly pages make it easy to understand the stages of development, diet, and habitat of the leopard frog and California mountain king snake. Information is presented as observations in a child's notebook. Detailed photos plus sidebars with additional facts and questions further engage the reader in critical thinking. Related activities are included in the "Science Lab" section. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Diaries: Life Cycles titles: A Frog's Life and A Snake's Life.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski

(3) K-3 Animal Diaries: Life Cycles series. This book provides readers with information on the developmental stages and habitat of kangaroos. Facts are presented as notes in a child's observation notebook. The attention-grabbing photos, simple vocabulary, and sidebars with additional facts and questions make this an engaging and approachable book. A related activity is included in the "Science Lab" section. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski

(3) K-3 Animal Diaries: Life Cycles series. Reader-friendly pages make it easy to understand the stages of development, diet, and habitat of the leopard frog and California mountain king snake. Information is presented as observations in a child's notebook. Detailed photos plus sidebars with additional facts and questions further engage the reader in critical thinking. Related activities are included in the "Science Lab" section. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Animal Diaries: Life Cycles titles: A Frog's Life and A Snake's Life.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski

(4) K-3 Animal Diaries: Life Cycles series. Reader-friendly pages make it easy to understand the stages of development, diet, and habitat of northern cardinals. Presented as observations in a child's notebook, the information is supported by engaging close-up photos, text boxes, and questions to encourage further thinking. The fictional narrator is unnecessary, but overall this is an adequate introduction. Related activities are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski

(4) K-3 Animal Diaries: Life Cycles series. Easily accessible pages offer an overview of panther chameleons' stages of development, diet, and habitat. Presented as observations in a child's notebook, the information is supported by engaging close-up photos, text boxes, and questions to encourage further thinking. The fictional narrator is unnecessary, but overall this is an adequate introduction to an animal found only on Madagascar. Related activities are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski

(4) K-3 Animal Diaries: Life Cycles series. Reader-friendly pages make it easy to understand the stages of development, diet, and habitat of dragonflies. Presented as observations in a child's notebook, the information is supported by engaging close-up photos, text boxes, and questions to encourage further thinking. The fictional narrator is unnecessary, but overall this is an adequate introduction. Related activities are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski

(4) K-3 Animal Diaries: Life Cycles series. Reader-friendly pages make it easy to understand the stages of development, diet, and habitat of gray wolves. Presented as observations in a child's notebook, the information is supported by engaging close-up photos, text boxes, and questions to encourage further thinking. The fictional narrator is unnecessary, but overall this is an adequate introduction. Related activities are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Julie Bartynski