The Science of Living Things series helps children understand that they are as connected to trees, rocks, and weather as the animals that live outdoors This important series helps define the basic concept of life and investigates the incredible world of living things. Each book explores a basic scientific concept or animal using: -- easy-to-understand text-- clearly labeled diagrams-- exciting, full-color photographsWhile most fish eggs become food for other animals, the male seahorse guards its eggs in a special pouch until they hatch This exciting book explains the basic concept of the life cycle in an easy-to-understand way for children. Fascinating examples explain both plant and animal life including: -- insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and underwater life-- the process from seed or egg through birth, growth, reproduction, and death-- the dangers to existing life cycles from man and other predators