Nature's minibeasts

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Fleas

2006
Takes a close-up look at the physical features, habitats, feeding method, life cycle, and jumping abilities of fleas, and introduces several other tiny bloodsucking animals.

Army ants

2006
Explains what army ants are, examines the anatomy of these busy insects, and describes the behaviors of army ants as individuals and as colonies. Includes a look at a few unusual ant species.

Dung beetles

2006
Describes the physical features and life cycle of dung beetles and explains how they roll the dung of large mammals into balls and transport the balls to their underground burrows to eat.

Honeybees

2006
Explains what honeybees are, examines the anatomy of these busy insects, and describes the behaviors of honeybees as individuals and as colonies. Includes a look at additional types of bees.

Tarantulas

2006
Explains what tarantulas are, examines the anatomy of these large spiders, and describes their senses, behaviors, babies, and interactions with humans. Includes a look at other spider species.

Cockroaches

2006
An informational overview of the cockroach, which describes their physical features, movements, diets, food finding methods, behavior, life cycle, and relationship with humans and provides photos of several different cockroach species.
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