A Dragonfly's Life

by Ellen Lawrence

Overview

One spring day, Joseph was at his grandpa's house where he watched colorful dragonflies fill the sky. He grandpa explained that it was mating time, and the female dragonflies would be laying their eggs soon. The very next day, Joseph saw dragonfly eggs in a nearly lake. He decided to follow the dragonflies for the next few months and to write about what he saw in his diary. When you read it, you'll be amazed to discover how the eggs in the water eventually become beautiful grown-up dragonflies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617725944
Publisher:	Bearport Books
Publication date:	08/01/2012
Series:	Animal Diaries: Life Cycles Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	IG590L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Watching Dragonflies 4

Dragonfly Eggs 6

Time to Hatch 8

All About Nymphs 10

A Growing Nymph 12

A Nymph Goes Hunting 14

An Amazing Day 16

A Dragonfly Goes Hunting 18

A Dragonfly's Life 20

Science Lab 22

Science Words 23

Index 24

Read More 24

Learn More Online 24

About the Author 24

Editorial Reviews

Gr 1–4—Through the eyes of a child who shares observations of animal life in ongoing journal entries, Lawrence keeps readers thoroughly engaged as they process a generous amount of information pertaining to the natural world. Colorful photos with clearly labeled focal points, interactive dialogue, and fascinating facts neatly captioned are also part of the effective methodology used to acquaint students with every aspect of scientific inquiry. Each installment includes an activity that can be documented using vocabulary from an illustrated glossary found on the next page. Memorable photos and a thoughtful narrative are perfectly organized to maximize comprehension in these outstanding titles.—Kathryn Diman, Bass Harbor Memorial Library, Bernard, ME

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