Stewart, Amy

"A middle-grade adaptation of Amy Stewart's "Wicked Bugs" that features profiles of the world's scariest, deadliest, and grossest bugs, from the most painful hornet to flies that transmit deadly diseases to millipedes that stop traffic, to "bookworms" that devour libraries"--Provided by publisher.

"A middle-grade adaptation of Amy Stewart's "Wicked Bugs" that features profiles of the world's scariest, deadliest, and grossest bugs, from the most painful hornet to flies that transmit deadly diseases to millipedes that stop traffic, to "bookworms" that devour libraries"--Provided by publisher.

Contains twenty-five works of American science and nature writing as the best of the genre from the year 2015.

A middle-grade adaptation of Amy Stewart's Wicked Bugs that features profiles of the world's scariest, deadliest, and grossest bugs.

Constance Kopp is unlike all women of her time, being totally uninterested in marriage or domestics. When her family's buggy is run down by a powerful and ruthless businessman, the dispute over damages turns into a deadly feud. The local sheriff enlists Constance's help, and she proves herself adept at outthinking and disarming criminals.

Describes the unique characteristics of the earthworm and its impact on the environment.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on two hundred plants that are deadly, intoxicating, or offensive, and includes illustrations.

Chronicles the insects, worms, and spiders that have tormented humankind for centuries.

Explores the impact earthworms have on the ecosystem, discussing how they improve soil, fight plant diseases, clean up pollution, and turn ordinary dirt into fertile land.