insects

A collection of fanciful "bugs" illustrate the letters of the alphabet.

Explores the life cycles of different insects.

"First the rain brought seeds. Seeds that grew into alien plants that burrowed and strangled and fed. Seth, Anaya, and Petra are strangely immune to the plants' toxins and found a way to combat them. But just as they have their first success, the rain begins again. This rain brings eggs. That hatch into insects. Not small insects. Bird-sized mosquitos that carry disease. Borer worms that can eat through the foundation of a house. Boat-sized water striders that carry away their prey. But our heroes aren't able to help this time--they've been locked away in a government lab with other kids who are also immune. What is their secret? Could they be . . . part alien themselves? Whose side are they on?"--Provided by publisher.

"Did you know you share your home with monsters?! In this book explore the menagerie of tiny and unusual creatures--arthropods (insects, mites, and spiders)--found in our lawns and gardens, our food, our beds, our clothes, and even our eyelashes. Some of these monsters are so tiny that they were barely recognized, even by scientists, until the invention of the electron microscope. Although they may seem like aliens from another planet, these miniscule creatures live right alongside us. And just about all of them are harmless--and some are even helpful!"--OCLC.

"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!"--From the publisher's web site.

A biography of Maria Sibylla Merian, who lived in Germany during the 1600s and became one of the first entomologists and scientific illustrators.

Introduces readers to some of the creepy-crawly critters in the world, and also provides simple instructions and photos on how to make projects inspired by these and other gross critters.

"Sophia Spencer has loved bugs ever since a butterfly landed on her shoulder--and wouldn't leave!--at a butterfly conservancy when she was only two-and-a-half years old. In preschool and kindergarten, Sophia was thrilled to share what she knew about grasshoppers (her very favorite insects), as well as ants and fireflies...but by first grade, not everyone shared her enthusiasm. Some students bullied her, and Sophia stopped talking about bugs altogether. When Sophia's mother wrote to an entomological society looking for a bug scientist to be a pen pal for her daughter, she and Sophie were overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response--letters, photos, and videos came flooding in. Using the hashtag BugsR4Girls, scientists tweeted hundreds of times to tell Sophia to keep up her interest in bugs--and it worked! Sophia has since appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and NPR, and she continues to share her love of bugs with others"--From the publisher's web site.

From damselflies to treehoppers, tiger beetles to butterflies, meet the most beautiful bugs and insects in the world in this new title from the exciting In Focus: Bugs & Insects series. Did you know that giant dragonflies were around even before the dinosaurs? Or that the Madagascan moon moth has a wingspan of nearly eight inches? And did you know that the small copper butterfly's wings look like copper as it flies? Learn fascinating and awe-inspiring facts about the prettiest of our many-legged friends, accompanied by detailed full-color photographs to maximize the beauty points!.

You can learn more about these wild animals and become a naturalist-in-training! You will find the habitat, diet, and common behaviors of North American reptiles, amphibians and insects and how you can spot them outside.