It may seem as if butterflies, sunflowers, and kangaroos have nothing in common. However, they all go through stages as they grow. These stages make up a life cycle, and readers are introduced to a wide variety of life cycles in the natural world in this exciting look at basic biology concepts. Accessible text and a helpful glossary allow readers to independently explore the wild world of life science. In addition, fact boxes provide fun pieces of information about the many different ways plants and animals live and grow, and full-color photographs captivate young nature lovers.