This series explores our world's fascinating cycles and brings to life the processes that keep our planet forever changing.

Earth Cycles: Animals looks at birds, insects, reptiles and mammals to explain the many varied and amazing animal life cycles.

This is volume 2 in Earth Cycles .

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by Hachette Children's Group .

The author, Sally Morgan, is an experienced nature photographer and writer of books for children.

This book has the following chapters: What is an animal? All types of animals Life of an animal Courtship Reproduction Laying eggs New life Caring for young Growing up Metamorphosis Finding food Scavengers How long do animals live? Glossary Further reading and websites Index