insects

Introduces readers to the habitats, characteristics, and behaviors of a number of species of insects.

"Ever wonder why spiders don't get trapped in their own webs? Or which female spiders eat their male partners after mating with them? Or how spiders escape their enemies? Explore this . . . book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked"--Provided by publisher.

"Assassin bugs, kissing bugs, stink bugs...colorful photos and descriptive text help explain the body parts, characteristics, and behaviors that make some bugs special-and creepy. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read"--.

Picky Trilobite only likes to eat noodles, but when he tries a bite of Bug's snack, he is pleasantly surprised.

There are more than 2,000 different kinds of fleas. Some of these tiny insects can jump more than 200 times their body length. Learn more about these pests in this title.

Ticks are tiny biting organisms found all over the world. They are related to spiders and scorpions, not to insects. Learn more about these pests in this title.

The word mosquito comes from an old Spanish word that means "little fly." These insects flap their wings so quickly that it makes a buzzing sound. Learn more about these pests in this title.

"Photography accompanies . . . information about the fighting advantages of dung beetles and tarantula hawks. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a ladybug's body parts and behaviors"--Provided by publisher.

"A bright-red bug flits from flower to flower. The ladybug is known for its red body and bold dots. But there is more to this little bug than its patterned wings. Follow along as ladybugs hatch and grow. Learn how their colors keep them safe, what they eat, and why they are a farmer's friend"--Provided by publisher.