discover the amazing world of beetles, bugs, butterflies, moths, insects and spiders
Taylor, Barbara
2006
Discusses the physical characteristics, feeding habits, behavior, habitats, and life cycles of spiders and insects, including butterflies, moths, and beetles.
Darkus Cuttle has taken care of his father ever since his mother died, but his father vanished from a locked vault at the Natural History Museum, and now he lives with his eccentric uncle. One day he finds a large and unusually intelligent and self-aware beetle, and soon he and his two friends are caught up in a struggle to protect an intelligent super species of beetles.
Provides instructions on how to make various insects through the art of origami, the Japanese tradition of paper folding. Contains information on many types of birds including the butterfly, the ladybug, and more.
When field scientist Lucy defies the law of her safe but authoritarian home on an oasis by leading a team of researchers into the desert to learn about the greater world, what she finds will change everything, beginning with the knowledge that beetles are not the only living creatures.
"Engaging images accompany information about disgusting bugs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.