Little Hippo cannot wait to grow up and complains that all the other animals are bigger than him, until he helps a small beetle and feels better about himself.
"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.
Text and colorful illustrations introduce dung beetles, including the different types, how they use dung to survive and reproduce, and the important role they have in ecosystems around the world.
"Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text show how a firefly that has been confused by bioluminescence in the ocean is helped by two humans to find its family on shore"--Provided by publisher.
"All Burt the beetle wants to do is settle down and find the perfect home for himself. Should he build his home out of silk like monarch butterflies? Or make it out of wood fibres and saliva like wasps? Or maybe he could just move into a human home? What does the perfect home for a June beetle look like anyways? And how will Burt know when he's found it? Follow along . . . as Burt learns all about different insect habitats and homes. And maybe, just maybe finds his just-right home"--Provided by publisher.
Discusses the importance of ladybugs, their role in the ecosystem, their life cycle, and different types of ladybugs. Includes additional facts about ladybugs, riddles, a quiz, and a picture glossary.
"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.".
