grasshoppers

Angry that his singing is unappreciated by the Ants who relied on his music to make their summer work easier, Jimmy Grasshopper decides to sue them for lacking respect and not acknowledging his usefulness in their lives.

Describes the physical characteristics and abilities of crickets and grasshoppers, discusses the differences among species of orthopterans, explains why the insects sing, and looks at the life cycle and defensive skills of orthopterans. Includes color photographs.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, and life cycle of crickets and grasshoppers. Includes related activities.

To prove he is brave enough to portray his ancestor in a town parade, Abner Willow eats a bowlful of fried grasshoppers and suddenly gains the magical ability to leap and jump.

Describes the bodies, habitat, diet, behavior, and life cycle of grasshoppers.

Describes the bodies and behavior of grasshoppers, explains where they live, and includes color photos.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and stages of development of grasshoppers.

Describes the life cycle of grasshoppers and discusses why some of these insects cause extensive damage to crops.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of grasshoppers.

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