Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject: Science. (2004) Provides several examples of life cycles in the plant and animal kingdoms. Begins with a definition of cycle and life cycle, then applies the definition to flowering plants, their germination, development of photosynthesis, flowers, pollination, seeds or fruits. The section on insects compares the appearance of different insects that are actually in different stages of metamorphosis. It shows the stages of complete and incomplete metamorphosis. The section on amphibian life cycles, follows the development of tadpole to frog. The section on mammals stresses young mammals' dependence on their mother or nurturing while they develop into adults. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfeEdaalVBQUE3dXc&usp=sharing