insects

Learn about some insects you might find in your own yard: ladybugs!.

Entomologist Justin O. Schmidt compares the impact of stinging insects on humans, using himself to measure these attacks.

Text and illustrations present an introduction to various types of beetles and their unique characteristics.

The Everything about Bugs series examines a wide range of arthropods, from beautiful dragonflies to creepy crawly spiders. Readers will learn exciting facts about each arthropod, including its body features, where it lives, what it eats, and its role in nature. Vibrant photos and easy-to-read text will engage beginning readers as they learn about Earth's most interesting tiny creatures.

"Much too loud for those around her, Lady B. Marie, whose heart beats for rock 'n' roll, belts out her music alone in a tranquil meadow until a colorful band of beetles comes along, searching for a place to put on a show"--Provided by publisher.

Publisher Annotation: Through infographics and illustrations readers will learn about the sometimes gross and absolutely always fascinating world of insects. With astounding numbers, facts, and figures, discover some of the most astonishing aspects of the animals that outnumber us humans on the planet: bugs!.

Freddie Liddle's classmate, Trevor, 3D prints bugs that become monsters, and the boys must stop them before they take over their town.

Simple text and color photographs introduce young readers to giant centipedes.

While investigating and admiring the insects in her garden, a young girl discovers how her actions impact the little creatures she finds, like a caterpillar inside a pea pod. When she places the caterpillar on an anthill, the ants swarm it! When she captures a grasshopper, she discovers one of its legs has fallen off. To keep it safe from the ants, she places it in a jar-only for another curious creature to come investigate. As the day progresses, the girl learns the profound effect she can have on the natural world around her.

"Why did Itsy Bitsy make his famous journey? . . . Steve Light's . . . artwork spins a backstory of unexpected friendship. Itsy Bitsy sits at home, drinking tea, all alone . . . Everyone knows the rhyme 'The Itsy Bitsy Spider.' We know about the climb up the waterspout, the washout, the return of the sun, and the determined climb back up the spout--again. Generations of children have sung this beloved verse and mastered its accompanying twisty finger play. But what sent the tiny spider on his upward trek to begin with? What happened along the way--and where is Itsy now?"--Provided by publisher.