beetles

Introduces many types of beetles, examining their environments, physical characteristics, and life cycles.

After Marvin, a beetle, makes a miniature drawing as an eleventh birthday gift for James, a human with whom he shares a house, the two new friends work together to help recover a D?rer drawing stolen from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Illustrations and rhyming text reveal the great variety of beetles and their swirling, humming, crashing activities.

Describes the physical characteristics, varieties, and behavior of beetles, as well as miscellaneous facts about these insects.

Introduces the many kinds of beetles that live in rain forests, explores their habitats, and explains why they are endangered and what we can do to protect them.

Looks at ladybugs and other beetles in their natural habitats, with information on how to observe these creatures without harming them or their environment.

Looks at beetles, exploring their life cycle, size and shape, colors, habitat, defense mechanisms, and eating habits.

Introduces members of the beetle family, discussing their development, environment, and life cycle.

Discusses how to collect beetles for observation and how to care for them before releasing them.

Describes in text and photographs the life cycle, behavior and natural habitat of the diving beetle.