The Story of a Ladybug: It Starts with an Egg

by Lisa Owings

Overview

Engaging photos offer a close-up look at how a tiny egg becomes the recognizable ladybug. Discover each step in the ladybug's lifecycle.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728431642
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Series:	Step by Step
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	390L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Lisa Owings has a degree in English and creative writing from the University of Minnesota. She has written and edited a wide variety of educational books for young people. Lisa lives in Andover, Minnesota, with her husband and a small menagerie of pets.

Editorial Reviews

"A simple introduction to popular science and manufacturing concepts, best for beginning readers."—Booklist

From the Publisher

11/01/2021

K-Gr 2—This series taps into the natural curiosity of young children with simple explanations of how some plants, animals, and foods are made. Kids will see familiar objects and animals become part of the lifecycle of an oak tree. They will read that people and machines work together to make bread and footballs. They will see images of the life stages of ladybugs and tulips. Each step in the process is described with one sentence on a bright yellow page and accompanied by a large photo. The back matter includes a visual glossary, resources, and an index. VERDICT These books will be a hit among young readers with curious minds. Recommended for school and public libraries.

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