Grades 1-2.

Learn how a seed becomes a tree with Eric Carle's classic artwork and The Very Hungry Caterpillar! In this nonfiction story, young readers explore the transformation of a seed into a tree. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around life cycles, featuring simple text and Eric Carle's classic illustrations!

Text and photographs provide an introduction to tadpoles and frogs, including physical characteristics, reproduction and metamorphosis.

A Tadpole Grows Up is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.1.7 and Literacy.L.1.1. Large color photographs of eggs, tadpoles, froglets, young frogs, and adult frogs along with narrative nonfiction text are used to illustrate the life cycle of these fascinating amphibians. This book should be paired with “How Animals Live and Grow" (9781448887644) from the Rosen Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.

Wendy Pfeffer describes the amazing metamorphosis from tiny, jellylike egg, to little fishy tadpole, to great big bullfrog. Holly Keller has created the archetypal frog pond and we see it through the seasons as the tadpoles grow legs and lungs and eventually hop onto land: bullfrogs at last. "Well-designed ink drawings washed with soft-toned watercolors stretch across the double-page spreads, showing the action above and below water level. . . .an attractive, general introduction."—BL. 1994 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA) Best Children's Science Books, 1994 (Science Books and Films)

Facts about tadpoles and how they change into frogs.

Tadpole is becoming a frog and will soon live on land. But he is worried about leaving the safety and familiarity of the pond. Luckily, his friends give him advice to boost his confidence about the upcoming change. This illustrated picture book covers concepts such as the life cycle, new experiences, friendship, growth, and change. This story includes vibrant illustrations and simple text that help early readers make connections to their own lives.