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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...
87) Backyard bugs
Author
Publisher
Doubleday, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Explores the types of bugs that can be found in everyday life, including ladybugs, spiders, grasshoppers, and crickets, and presents facts on each.--
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Profiles the worlds largest, strongest, and loudest insects, providing statistics and facts on each, from the honeypot ants of Australia and hornet moth of Europe to the golden chafer of Central America and the orchid mantid of Southeast Asia.
91) Care
Author
Series
Publisher
Cottage Door Press LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Explore all the ways animals love and care for their families in this heartwarming collection of sweet gestures displayed in the wild. From mama giraffe nuzzling her baby to warm meerkat snuggles in the burrow, little ones will love flipping through the sturdy board pages and seeing their favorite animals being comforted by their loved ones. This beautifully illustrated story features wild animals found in Africa including chimpanzees, giraffes,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Flying Eye Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that there are roughly 400,000 different species of beetles? These incredible creatures make up about 25% of all animals on our planet! Beetles are superbly adapted to life in various climates across the world, wherever trees and flowers are found. From the mighty Goliath beetle to the beautiful iridescent scarab beetle, this captivating and stunningly illustrated guide will teach you everything you need to know about these fascinating...
93) Bugs
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"This beautifully illustrated, informative book explores everything you've ever wanted to know about bugs and where to find them. In this second book in the Nature All Around series, young readers will learn all about true bugs, complete and incomplete metamorphosis, bug habitats, migration and hibernation, a year in the life of a bug and more. A two-page spread helps kids identify the differences between insects and some common "insect impostors,"...
94) Nature explorer
Publisher
Des Moines Public Library
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Books and activities focusing on exploring nature.
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