Life Cycles: River
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (966 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0753470667 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Plentiful colorful stock photos illustrate the text, and a visual food web for one habitat appears on an appended double-page spread. From Booklist The large-format books in the Life Cycles series combine several concepts: habitats, food chains, and life cycles. Most double-page spreads offer some general information about the species and describe four stages in its life cycle. River includes animals in European ponds as well as South American and North American rivers. Although the books’ layers of concepts diffuse the focus of the series, libraries looking for additional materials on these topics
At the end of the book a simple overview helps readers understand how the three food chains interact to create a food web-the perfect first introduction to this core science concept. The beautiful photography, accessible design, and age-appropriate writing make this the perfect introduction to understanding the delicate balance of life in a river ecosystem.. Along with a clear explanation of each lifecycle, Life Cycles: River by Sean Callery highlights three key facts about each animal, and color-codes the food chains for easy navigation. Nothing is more essential to life on earth than water, and the diversity of animals in global river habitat
He is also the author of numerous Kingfisher books including the Hide and Seek series, and Hieroglyphs.. Sean Callery is an elementary school teacher in addition to being a writer of nonfiction for children
Keri Schow said Habitat/Life Cycles.. This is a great resource for habitat/life cycles lessons.