Gross Life Cycles

Male black widow spiders often meet their demise when a female mate eats them! And that's just one of the gross steps in the life cycle of these arachnids. Readers of this engaging volume will learn all about these creepy creatures and the most important, and grossest!, steps of their lives. Understanding life cycles is a key part of elementary life science curricula. Colorful photographs and age-appropriate text ensure that even the most reluctant readers will benefit from this high-interest book.

When people think of flowers, one of the first thoughts to come to mind is often their lovely scent. That's not the case for corpse flowers though. These stinky flowers smell like dead and rotting animals! With the help of this accessible guide, readers will learn all about the gross life cycle of these flowers. Attention-grabbing photographs are paired with labels and accessible text to help guide readers of many levels and reinforce key concepts from the elementary life science curriculum.

Hippos are fascinating animals, and they can be fun to watch at the zoo. In the wild, however, they're actually pretty gross! Readers of this innovative book learn all about the grossest parts of these unique animals' lives, such as how males mark their territory by flinging poo. Concise text and helpful labels are paired with eye-catching photographs and encourage even the most reluctant readers to learn about the lives of these remarkable creatures.

The life cycle of a praying mantis begins in a froth of eggs. If that doesn't sound gross enough, many of these insects' die when they are eaten by another praying mantis! Plus, there are plenty more gross things that happen in between! This gross life cycle makes for an exciting way to learn about key aspects of the elementary life science curriculum. Colorful photographs and engaging text support readers of many levels, while the high-interest subject matter holds their attention and encourages them to learn more about these insects.