grasshoppers

Grasshopper meets many unusual characters when he sets off on a journey down the road, including those who like to fly, sail, and clean.

Illustrations and simple text introduce preschoolers to the world of grasshoppers, describing how they move, what they eat, and what they look like.

Text and photographs look at grasshoppers.

Investigates the characteristics, colorations, behavior, and habitat of grasshoppers, providing close-up photographs of several different grasshopper species.

A simple introduction to the life cycle of the grasshopper.

Discusses the differences between crickets and grasshoppers.

Summer is all fun and games for the grasshopper, but he’s forgetting something important: winter is coming. Meanwhile, the ant is working hard to prepare. What will the cold months bring for these two bugs? This retelling of Aesop’s famous fable shows readers the importance of time management and responsibility. Readers will see how the ant’s good work ethic pays off, while the grasshopper still has a lot to learn.

"Provides information for readers about a grasshopper's home, food, and body"--Provided by publisher.

A grasshopper who sings and dances all summer while the ants diligently gather food, winds up cold and hungry when winter arrives.