insects

"Able to deliver deadly diseases, mosquitoes are more than just a pest. Get up close to these dangerous bugs through . . . photos, leveled text, and engaging infographics . . ."--Provided by publisher.

"Readers will learn all about mosquitoes. Full-color photos and leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the insect's defining features, anatomy, and appearance, as well as its habitats, life cycle stages, and behaviors, such as biting"--Provided by publisher.

Explains the parts of the locust, where it lives, how locust swarms happen and what it means for people.

"There are many different kinds of beetles that live all around the world! From ladybugs to Japanese beetles, these insects are often seen in home gardens and amaze kids with their ability to stay still while observed and simply flit away when disturbed. This volume highlights the body, habitat, and food of commonly seen beetles"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to bees that describes their physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, life cycle, and why these insects are important to plants and flowers.

"Early fluent readers will learn all about bees. . . . Photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the insects' defining features, anatomy, and appearance, as well as its habitats, life cycle stages, and behaviors, such as pollinating"--Provided by publisher.

Presents illustrations and brief facts about common animals found at the zoo, on the farm and in the garden.

Focuses on the importance of pollinators and the extinction crisis, what is threatening pollinators, what we can do to help pollinators, and what is already being done to combat the pollinator extinction crisis. This series lays out environmental problems in easy-to-understand language and provides practical advice to readers about meaningful ways they can influence important change for our planet. Part of our 21st Century Skills Library, this series presents high-interest natural science nonfiction content with a timely focus.

From funky looks to odd behaviors, catch an inside glimpse of some of the world's strangest animals. Young readers will have fun learning all about what makes these creatures unique.

"In Bee or Wasp?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these insects. Carefully leveled text relays what the insects look like and how they fly and behave. Each page then asks readers to name which one is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each insect side by side, while a Quick Facts feature lists even more information about their similarities and differences. Children can learn more about bees and wasps online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Bee or Wasp? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, photo labels, a picture glossary, a table of contents, and an index. Bee or Wasp? is part of Jump!'s Spot the Differences series"--.