Metamorphosis: Changing Bodies

By Bobbie Kalman

Book Overview

Children will be delighted to learn how the bodies of different animals, including frogs, butterflies, and beetles, change as these animals go through their life cycles. Metamorphosis Changing Bodies explains metamorphosis in a step-by-step format that is accompanied by beautiful pictures. Both complete and incomplete metamorphosis are defined and explained. Full-color images and illustrations help show - A butterfly pupa forming a chrysalis around its body - The gradual process of a tadpole growing limbs and losing its tail as it becomes a frog - The underwater life of a dragonfly nymph - Grasshopper eggs buried safely under warm soil Teacher's guide available.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778722732
• ISBN13: 9780778722731
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.7" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6