The way an organism changes and develops over time is known as its life cycle, and studying a creature's life cycle can teach us a lot about the natural world. Readers learn this for themselves as they take a closer look at how grasshoppers change throughout their lives. The simple and clear main text reinforces early elementary life science topics, and graphic elements help clarify points for visual learners. In addition, detailed photographs show these cool bugs at every stage of their life cycle, inviting readers to observe the world around them.