arthropods

"Arthropods climb, crawl, and scurry all over. Around some of them, you need to use caution. Others are harmless or even helpful. Do you know which is which? Explore the animal kingdom and find out which of these arthropods are dangerous... or not!"--Provided by publisher.

From damselflies to treehoppers, tiger beetles to butterflies, meet the most beautiful bugs and insects in the world in this new title from the exciting In Focus: Bugs & Insects series. Did you know that giant dragonflies were around even before the dinosaurs? Or that the Madagascan moon moth has a wingspan of nearly eight inches? And did you know that the small copper butterfly's wings look like copper as it flies? Learn fascinating and awe-inspiring facts about the prettiest of our many-legged friends, accompanied by detailed full-color photographs to maximize the beauty points!.

Presents the characteristics and behavior of different types of scary and creepy bugs.

"Some of the most powerful creatures are also the smallest! Some are easy to find, such as the woodlouse and centipede. Others are so tiny that they can only be seen clearly under a microscope ... [This book describes these] tiny creepy crawlers, including the indestructible tardigrade, the sea spider that has guts in its legs, and ticks that taste with their toes"--Back cover.

Explores the world of insects, discussing what they eat, how they are born, their development and reproduction, and other interesting facets of their lives.

Photographs and illustrations introduce young readers to various insects that can be found in and around the home.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to bug babies.

Illustrations and text provide the answers to forty unusual questions about mosquitos, bees, grasshoppers, and other insects and spiders.

Explore a world of interesting creatures in your own backyards. Understand how and why backyard bloodsuckers depend on humans and animals for survival. Learn about arthropods and weird worms.

Introduces insects and spiders from around the world, including information about where they live, what they eat, and how they grow and survive.