Bug patrol

Nature is full of amazing creatures. Anyone who has watched an ant colony in action will agree. These busy bugs work together for the survival of their community. Depending on the kind of ant, they perform amazing feats too, like carrying objects 50 times heavier than they are and forming bridges with their bodies! This high-interest book, a great addition to any elementary science collection, will attract bug lovers with its remarkable images of ants at work. Readers will learn about different species, such as army ants, and the best way to spot them and others in the wild.

Butterflies have always been eye-catching insects for young entomologists. Readers of this inviting and accessible volume are introduced to several kinds of butterflies and the unique markings and vivid colorings that have helped them adapt to their different habitats. After learning the rules of a responsible wildlife observer (including "keep your distance"), readers are encouraged to become field scientists by heading out into nature with a magnifying glass to see these bugs for themselves. Beautiful photographs and a vibrant design make the science content especially fun and lively.

Let's head outside with the Bug Patrol! The mission is to spot spiders. This motivating book encourages readers to learn key elementary science concepts in the most fun way possible, outside with real, fascinating creatures. Budding entomologists are introduced to several interesting spider species with close-up images as well as actual size photographs. Through at-level text, beautiful images, and a clever design, they'll learn about these arachnids' cool adaptations, such as their web-building skills and special body parts.

Books are wonderful places to learn about bugs, but sometimes going outside to watch insects in their ecosystem is an even more powerful way to discover more about them. This valuable volume encourages bug lovers to learn from nature (from a respectful and safe distance), but first arms them with need-to-know information about different kinds of bees, their habitats, and their special adaptations. Readers will also learn how to tell the difference between a bee and a hornet. Science vocabulary and concepts are explained in inviting, at-level text with stunning, up-close photographs of these essential insects.