It Transforms!: Magical Animals That Change Before Your Eyes

by Nikki Potts

Overview

All living things develop through a unique life cycle, but some animals go through greater changes than others. This transformation is called metamorphosis. Learn more about two types of metamorphosis complete and incomplete. Discover what animals' are like throughout the stages of their lives. Meets Next Generation Science Standards.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496664235
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Magical Animals
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	30 MB
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Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Black Swallowtail Butterfly 6

Sea Squirt 9

Pacman Frog 10

Atlas Moth 12

Monarch Butterfly 15

Cane Toad 16

Tiger Salamander 19

Stag Beetle 20

Poison Dart Frog 22

Io Moth 25

Dragonfly 26

Grasshopper 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Questions 32

Index 32

Interviews

Short, simple sentences make the text easy to read for pre readers. Interesting animals accompanied by striking images capture readers’ attention. Critical thinking questions encourage readers to reflect and analyze the text. Content meets Next Generation Science Standards.

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2018
Gr 3–5—Each title introduces a dozen animals by focusing on the particularly unusual characteristics they have in common. A text box in each spread notes the critter's main features and then describes its "magical" property. Readers learn about the size, habitat, and life span of the conch, followed by a brief description of how it can regrow its eyes. Scientific concepts such as bioluminescence and regeneration are explained at an appropriately introductory level. Well-chosen images of a seven-legged spider, a fluorescent tree frog, and other eye-catching examples effectively support the text. Many photo pairs provide useful contrasting views, showing a visible wolf spider opposite a hidden one, or a dragonfly as nymph and adult. Several of the topics, such as water bears and deep-sea dragonfish, are not often covered in children's books. VERDICT Well-conceived presentations about fascinating creatures. Great picks for elementary schoolers.

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