This Springboard into Science Series shows young children that every living thing goes through a cycle of development and growth that is unique to its species. Life Cycles introduces young readers to the fascinating series of life changes for plants and animals as familiar as green beans and chickens and as elusive as hummingbirds and jumping spiders. Full-color, close-up photographs and straightforward, easy-to-understand text help bring each reader's understanding of nature full cycle.Monarch butterflies start life without wings. For a time, they are crawling caterpillars that will eat only milkweed leaves. Take a close look at a monarch butterfly's full cycle of growth and development.