Introduces young readers to extraordinary insects including antlions who suck out the insides of their prey, insects weighing more than mice, tower-building termites, flashing fireflies, and more.
Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide descriptions of a variety of North American insects, with discussion of each bug's natural life history, and information about the distinctive residue it leaves behind when hit by an automobile.
A wistful blue squirrel and an athletic red rabbit are each looking for a friend and missing each other by inches, although helpful bugs are trying to steer them in the right direction.
"Meet the fastest flyers and the long-distance travelers--from huge moths and colorful butterflies to busy bees and annoying fleas. Learn about massive locust swarms and hungry caterpillars."--Publisher.