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1) Bugs and us
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
They may bother us, but bugs can also help us out! From honeybees to ladybugs, meet the bugs that help people and the planet.
2) Insect
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Explore the buzzing world of insects, the most successful and numerous creatures in the animal kingdom which are vital to life on our planet. Witness stag beetles battle, locusts leap, caterpillars crunch, and the amazing range of camouflage tricks, disguises, and tactics insects use to avoid their many predators."--page 4 of cover.
"A visual and informative guide to the numerous crawly creatures on Earth, now revised and updated in the relaunched...
5) Bugs & slugs
Author
Series
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Explore the wonders of insects in Priddy Explorers: Bugs and Slugs. This beautiful book is full of exciting information, fascinating photographs, and colorful illustrations of beetles, butterflies, spiders, and the habitats they live in. Children can learn why bees are so important, how many legs a millipede has, the lifecycle of a butterfly, and much more. The specially commissioned illustrations and stunning photographs help children understand...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Get ready to meet even more incredible bugs in the second edition of Ultimate Bugopedia! Featuring snakeflies, the red fire ant, the Indian domino cockroach, and hundreds more, this expanded edition explores all your favorite creatures that creep, crawl, and climb. Wonder how different spiders make their webs? This book has you covered with facts, photos, and explanations of the six different types of webs! If you think caterpillars are cool and...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers, an imprint of ABRAMS
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Insects are some of oldest creatures on Earth, evolving well before other land animals alongside ferns and trees. This epic survey follows bugs and their cousins from their earliest appearance in the Paleozoic era up through today. Along the way, readers will meet many different kinds of insects from various points in history - like the trilobite of the Cambrian Explosion or the more recent and familiar termite. The text explores insect skills like...
Author
Publisher
Happy Yak, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know a wētāpunga is the heaviest insect of all, or that fairy wasps aren't quite as cute as their name? Explore magical insect stories from around the world and learn about different types of bugs, from the weaver ant to the whirligig beetle. Discover why bugs are so important to out planet, and why we need to help protect them, in this enchanting guide to the insect world."--Page [4] of cover,
Author
Publisher
Helvetiq
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The world is full of insects. They far outweigh humans on earth, and we couldn't survive long without them. But do you really know them? Vetted by entomologist Mathilde Gaudreau, the 30 portraits of Insectorama will give you an insect-eye view of some of the most wonderful you can find in parks and forests. On top of that, you'll learn plenty of fun facts you can share with friends and family: crickets can hear thanks to ear drums located in their...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Enjoy more than 100 extraordinary stories of unusual species, behaviors, and objects all told by author Ben Hoare. Why do Mexican jumping beans jump? How do sea cucumbers defend themselves? What causes the northern lights? This book is filled with facts about the most surprising and curious plants, animals, rocks, and phenomena in nature. Children aged 7-9 can read stories of more than one hundred unique animals, plants and phenomena and learn about...
11) One little bug
Author
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Young readers are introduced to bugs and insects in this nonfiction board book that includes lift-the-flaps and peek-through pages throughout, as well as prompts and activities to encourage children to get outside and explore their world. Through simple facts, prompts, and activities, children are introduced to the wonderful world of bugs and insects! They'll learn how each bug and insect is unique; where to find them; and even how to make a wormery...
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