arthropods

Contains illustrations and descriptions of over three hundred families of insects, noninsect hexapods, crustaceans, arachnids, and myriapods; and includes general information about the life cycles, sensory systems, habitats, and behaviors of insects and other arthropods.

Introduces rolypolies, also known as pill or sow bugs, which are a member of a special group of animals called isopods. Includes various activities and experiments.

Photographs and simple, first-person text describe different types of bugs and the features that make them so appealing to children.

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

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

Describes the physical traits, habitats, defenses, and life cycles of various kinds of arthropods, such as screwworms and the goliath bird-eating spider, and also discusses the work of medical entomologists.

Photographs of insects, spiders, and bugs with scientific information and anecdotes on how the subjects were caught and photographed.

Introduces the physical characteristics and habits of various types of arthropods including insects and spiders as well as lobsters, crabs, and shrimp.

Provides information and experiments for children ages nine and up to help them learn about arthropods--animals with exoskeletons and jointed limbs--discussing where to find them, what equipment to use, and how to make meaningful observations.

Provides instructions for experiments about bugs, including flies, microscopic insects, ants, bees, and others; and offers tips on using the workshops as science fair projects.