Tiger Moth and his sidekick, Kung Pow, visit a dung beetle ranch owned by Tiger's Uncle Aphid, but when they get to the ranch, the beetles are missing.
Describes the physical characteristics, reproductive life cycle, and behavior patterns of the burying beetle, which functions as nature's clean-up crew.
Photographs, diagrams, and simple text describe the heat sensing organs of the jewel beetle and how scientists might one day use the same principle to detect forest fires.
Presents an introduction to beetles, in simple text with illustrations, describing what they are, what they look like, and what they do. Includes glossary.