Illinois Authors

Henry Holt and Co., New York : ©2004.

Follows a family of bluebirds from the completion of a nest at the beginning of spring through the migration of the parents and eight fledglings in autumn.

Scholastic, New York : 2001, ©2000.

Follows the life cycle of the small insects known as ladybugs, from egg through larva and pupa stages to fully developed adult.

Henry Holt, New York : 2000.

Follows the life cycle of the small insects known as ladybugs, from egg through larva and pupa stages to fully developed adult.

Henry Holt and Co., New York : ©2003.

Describes the life cycle of a leopard frog from tadpole to adulthood.

Henry Holt and Co., New York : 2001.

Describes how zoo nutritionists learn what to feed the animals in their care, the feeding procedures used by large zoos, and the nutritional needs of a variety of zoo animal.

CNIB, Toronto : 2007.

Five years after a female painted turtle hatches from her shell, she is ready to lay eggs of her own. This is a dangerous task because there is a road between her and the perfect nesting site. She starts to cross, but a huge car is hurtling her way. It stops just in time, and the kind people help her to safety. Grades 2-4 and older readers. 2006.

Stemmer House, Owings Mills, Md. : 2001.

This entertaining account about the world of insects tells young readers which insects are to be left alone, which are not a threat, and how to tell the difference with descriptions ending in funny little poems combined with informative facts. Illustrations.