(4) 4-6 From Egg to Adult series. Clear photographs and drawings join lucid text describing similarities and differences that make reptiles and amphibians distinct animal groups. Individual idiosyncrasies, such as the camouflage of the leaf-tailed gecko, are linked to species survival within each group. Despite a slightly busy layout, these books will appeal to young readers. Fact file, reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these From Egg to Adult titles: The Life Cycle of Amphibians and The Life Cycle of Reptiles.]

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 From Egg to Adult series. Close-ups of termite larvae, a molting cicada, locust swarms, and more illustrate the variety of insect life cycles. Essential vocabulary--including exoskeleton, larvae, nymphs, camouflage, and metamorphosis--is explained in context. What insects eat and how they grow and reproduce are some of the other topics covered. Visually appealing but busy, this book for young learners is appended with fact file and reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 From Egg to Adult series. This book explores the life cycle of fish, discussing general characteristics, some familiar and some species-peculiar. Although the layout is busy, the photos are clear and the descriptions engaging. Other topics covered include hatching, stages of growth, defenses against predators, and reproduction. A fact file and reading list are appended. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 From Egg to Adult series. This book explores the life cycle of mammals, discussing general characteristics, some familiar and some species-peculiar. Despite a busy layout, the photos are clear and descriptions engaging. Other topics explained include animal homes, longevity, birth, growth, and reproduction. A "fact file" and reading list are appended. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 From Egg to Adult series. Clear photographs and drawings join lucid text describing similarities and differences that make reptiles and amphibians distinct animal groups. Individual idiosyncrasies, such as the camouflage of the leaf-tailed gecko, are linked to species survival within each group. Despite a slightly busy layout, these books will appeal to young readers. Fact file, reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these From Egg to Adult titles: The Life Cycle of Amphibians and The Life Cycle of Reptiles.]

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 From Egg to Adult series. This book explores the life cycle of birds, discussing general characteristics, some familiar and some species-peculiar. Although the layout is slightly busy, the photos are clear and the descriptions engaging. Nest building, incubation, hatching, feeding the young, and reproduction are explained. A fact file and reading list are appended. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo