invertebrates

An introduction to earthworms that discusses their physical features, habitat, diet, life cycle, and more.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how squid live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the invertebrate's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a look! infographics highlight and label the invertebrate's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about squid using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Squid also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how Portuguese man-of-wars live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the invertebrate's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the invertebrate's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about Portuguese man-of-wars using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

In this title, beginning readers will explore how octopuses use their brains to navigate the ocean, find food, and hide from predators.

Readers will discover how many common invertebrates they might find in their own home, the history and practice of beekeeping, and the connections to disease that some invertebrates have.

"This book features 22 . . . invertebrates that range widely in appearances, behaviors, and habitats. From house centipedes that scurry around humid bathrooms and basements, to . . . monarch butterflies that migrate many thousands of miles, to giant clams that secure themselves safely to ocean reefs, each invertebrate occupies a unique spot in Earth's ecosystems. The species are presented alphabetically by their common names. These animals represent the . . . diversity among Earth's invertebrates"--Pages 10-11.

"The world is crawling with all sorts of bugs and other little critters. But don't be fooled by their small size. Many of these creatures are quite dangerous. Some are armed with powerful poison that can kill a person. Others carry and spread deadly diseases. Brace yourself to discover some of the world's tiniest killers"--Provided by publisher.

Questions and answers about jellyfish encourage inquiry-based learning for curious early elementary readers. Topics include body parts, behavior, and diet. A stay curious! feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes simple infographics, glossary and index.

"Have you ever heard of an invertebrate that spends its whole life inside another animal? What about a beetle that spends most of its life underground? Young readers will learn all about lancet flukes, Hercules beetles, and other invertebrates with unusual life cycles"--.

Readers will learn how sea slugs use varying bright colors to both warm off predators and camouflage themselves in the ocean.