Introduces the life cycle of a ladybug, showing how it changes from an egg to an adult ladybug.

For use in schools and libraries only. Young children will make many amazing discoveries about creatures in their own backyards in this intriguing tale of a day in the life of a grasshopper.

This introduction to the world of the butterfly aims to bring this familiar, small creature sympathetically to life. Young children should be fascinated by this tiny life found just outside their back door.

A gardener upsets the natural balance in his garden by using poison and learns the value of another method of controlling pests.

There are plenty of creatures in the world that some people would prefer to live without! Bats and spiders are scary. Bees and snakes can be deadly. But each of these creatures plays an important role in its ecosystem. Key Features: Fun facts offering fun, sometimes little-known facts about the subject Photos with callouts for body parts "Creature Feature Fun" section which includes: - silly animal riddles - a close-up look at the most incredible members of each species - a fun habitat quiz and important conservation information Glossary with pictures www.factsfornow.scholastic.com See inside front cover for more information.

Backyard Books: Are You an Ant? by Judy Allen with illustrations by Tudor Humphries will give children who love to track ants an inside look at the everyday life of this fascinating insect, as they explore the similarities and differences to themselves.

In this book, readers will learn about the incredible transformation of an egg into a ladybug, and every phase in between. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about every stage of the life cycle of a ladybug.