Books written by Gerald Legg

From Egg to Chicken

Large illustrations and simple text describe what an egg is made of and how it hatches into a chicken.
Bears

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of various species of bears.
From Caterpillar to Butterfly

A simple introduction to life processes told through sequence and change. Carefully constructed text checked by professional consultants. Teachers notes and activities.
Minibeasts

Provides information about the movements, food, defenses, and life cycles of insects, spiders, worms, snails, and other invertebrates.
Life in the Desert

An invaluable introduction to desert habitats, this work provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, including what a desert is, where deserts are found, what kinds of desert there are, what animals and plants live there, and how they ...
The X-ray Picture Book of Incredible Creatures

Shows and describes cross-sections of dinosaurs, microscopic animals, invertebrates, endangered species, and mythological animals
Octopuses and Squid

How do octopuses swim? What do they eat? How do they defend themselves from predators? Find out the answers to these questions and much, much more! The book features detailed facts with stunning photographs and artwork.
Amazing Tropical Birds

Text and photographs introduce amazing tropical birds, including the Gouldian finch, Lady Amherst's pheasant, and the sulphur-crested cockatoo.
From Caterpillar to Butterfly

Large illustrations and simple text describe how caterpillars become butterflies.
From Tadpole to Frog

This series traces the growth process of a particular plant or animal, using simple, clear texts and detailed, full-color artwork.
From Caterpillar to Butterfly

Large illustrations and simple text describe how caterpillars become butterflies.
Lifecycles: From Caterpillar Butterfly

A simple introduction to life processes told through sequence and change.
The World of Animal Life

The World of Animal Life
The World of Animal Life

Text and illustrations present an inside look at bony fish, bats, spiders, cheetahs, snakes, whales, elephants, and camels.
From Egg to Chicken

First published in hardback in 1997, a title in the LIFECYCLES series which examines each stage in the growth of an egg into a chicken, with full colour illustrations by Carolyn Scrace.
The World of Insect Life

In this book, young readers will learn about the different parts of an insect, including its armor-like outer skeleton, and they will discover how insects see, feel, and fly, how they hunt for food, and how they defend themselves against ...