Bibliograph

Slimy spawn and other gruesome life cycles, by Barbara Taylor

Type

Label

Slimy spawn and other gruesome life cycles, by Barbara Taylor

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8-11

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 4 to 6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Slimy spawn and other gruesome life cycles

Oclc number

881313344

Responsibility statement

by Barbara Taylor

Series statement

Disgusting & dreadful science

Summary

"If you think all babies are cute, think again! There are disgusting and dreadful stages in the life cycles of many different animals. From tadpoles that eat one another to bloodthirsty bugs, this amazing book describes the gross beginnings of animals that crawl, swim, or fly. Get your hands dirty, too, with some easy (and painless!) experiments."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Life goes in gruesome cycles -- Hairy, scary mammals -- Marsupial madness -- Fierce reptiles -- A fishy tragedy -- Shape-shifting crustaceans -- Big bully birds -- Slimy amphibian spawn -- Itchy, scratchy insects -- Beware mosquitoes! -- Spiders galore -- Revolting worms -- Eaten alive!

Target audience

juvenile

Classification