arthropoda

"Arthropods climb, crawl, and scurry all over. Around some of them, you need to use caution. Others are harmless or even helpful. Do you know which is which? Explore the animal kingdom and find out which of these arthropods are dangerous... or not!"--Provided by publisher.

"Did you know you share your home with monsters?! In this book explore the menagerie of tiny and unusual creatures--arthropods (insects, mites, and spiders)--found in our lawns and gardens, our food, our beds, our clothes, and even our eyelashes. Some of these monsters are so tiny that they were barely recognized, even by scientists, until the invention of the electron microscope. Although they may seem like aliens from another planet, these miniscule creatures live right alongside us. And just about all of them are harmless--and some are even helpful!"--OCLC.

Presents the characteristics and behavior of different types of scary and creepy bugs.

"Some of the most powerful creatures are also the smallest! Some are easy to find, such as the woodlouse and centipede. Others are so tiny that they can only be seen clearly under a microscope ... [This book describes these] tiny creepy crawlers, including the indestructible tardigrade, the sea spider that has guts in its legs, and ticks that taste with their toes"--Back cover.

Explores the world of insects, discussing what they eat, how they are born, their development and reproduction, and other interesting facets of their lives.

Illustrations showcase the lives of bugs accompanied by facts.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to bug babies.

Learn about the lives of arthropods such as crickets, crabs and bees from their history and body characteristics to their life cycle.

Explores the species of animals known as "insecta," or insects, describing their physiology, behavior, and ecological roles.

Describes the differences between insects, spiders, and crustaceans, covering their physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior; discusses how they benefit human beings; presents an experiment on the preferred living environment of pill bugs; and visits a Hollywood "bug wrangler" to show how bees can be controlled for use in movies and television shows.