Children’s / Teenage general interest: Insects, spiders, minibeasts

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Book SynopsisThere Are 101 Minibeasts in This Book is perfect for children 2 years+ who are discovering the world and all of the creepy crawlies who live in it!From atlas moths to witchetty grubs, detailed pictures encourage little ones to develop their finding skills as they search for a diverse range of fascinating minibeasts in their natural habitats. Can they spot the hidden 101 bug too?With five beautifully illustrated scenes from award-winning illustrator Darcie Olley, and with activities on colours, counting and more, there is lots for curious preschoolers to learn and do.Discover more in the 101 series with There Are 101 Animals in This Book.

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Book SynopsisIn a big, big cityon a busy streetat the tipity-top of a tall buildinglives a girl.One night, after a story, a snuggle,and one last sip of water,she was getting sleepy...when out of the corner of her eye... \ () // //(__)\ SPIDERThe girl was no longer sleepy. Now, she was...AWAKE.In a brilliant debut, Mags DeRoma gives us an empowered young child who is trying to solve the biggest problem she''s ever faced: how to get the spider out of her room without actually having to go near it.With bold cut-paper art, AWAKE is sure to stay with readers for a long time.

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Book SynopsisBe astounded by the incredible invertebrate life that lived on Earth millions of years ago!Hundreds of millions of years before humans had evolved, our planet was already teeming with life. In prehistoric oceans, stony deserts, warm swamps and vast grasslands, there lived an incredible variety of plants and animals.Invertebrates made up a huge number of Earth''s life forms. Among them, giant sea scorpions as big as a lion terrorised the oceans, enormous millipedes fed on plants in dense Carboniferous forests and tiny wasps preyed on cockroach larvae in lush tropical regions.Children will pour over the incredibly detailed illustrations and timeline, and be absorbed by the wealth of information.This stunningly illustrated series looks at life in the prehistoric era, focusing not just on dinosaurs, but looking at the world as a whole. The prehistoric era is absolutely fascinating for children and adults alike, and is useful for schools studying hiTrade ReviewWhen children think about prehistoris life, they think about dinosaurs but tiny creatures were also an essential part of early life, so this book gives an interesting new perspective. Hundreds of millions of years before humans, our planet was already teeming with an amazing variety of life. Imagine - giant sea scorpions as big as a lion, enormous millipedes. Fact files give more details about each. The illustrations are an outstanding feature of this book - full page, detailed and colourful, they really do give an excellent imnpression of these creatures and the world they inhabited. * Parents In Touch *Table of Contents 1: Life begins 1: Amazing variety 1: Hallucigenia 1: Anomalocaris 1: Endoceras 1: Isotelus 1: Jaekelopterus 1: Arthropleura 1: Meganeura 1: Mesolimulus 1: Manipulator 1: Protoparevania 1: Timeline 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisThis book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Bugs is a non-fiction text exploring how different bugs eat leaves. The repeated sentence structure offers readers the opportunity for a very first independent reading experience with the support of the illustrations.Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.This non-fiction text is accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child''s reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.

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Book SynopsisThis book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

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Book SynopsisFiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.

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Book SynopsisGrowing up on the Wirral and in Germany, Anna wrote plays about talking animals, and stories about naughty children, and drew on every available surface. After school, she did an Art Foundation course, then a degree in German Literature & Philosophy at Oxford University. In 1998 she found her perfect job at Usborne in London, writing about everything from curious penguins to trips to the Moon.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the best disguised animals on the planet!Some animals disguise themselves to look like plants or rocks. Others disappear from view altogether as they blend in to their habitats. How do they do this?In Animals in Disguise, learn how animals hide in plain sight and why. From avoiding predators and protecting themselves to ambushing or sneaking up on prey, each featured animal has an astonishing skill for keeping out of sight.With different creatures from around the world, organised by classification, this book encourages the reader to seek out each creature hiding in plain sight in the full-page photograph. Younger children will enjoy looking at the photos to spot the camouflaged animals. To help find them, a second picture shows the animal clearly and all is revealed at the end of the book.Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.Table of Contents 1: Survival skills 1: Predator and prey 1: Mammals 1: African lion 1: Mountain hare 1: Snow leopard 1: Bighorn sheep 1: Springbok 1: Brown-throated 1: three-toed sloth 1: Yellow-footed rock wallaby 1: Birds 1: Great potoo 1: Eurasian bittern 1: Egyptian nightjar 1: Kakapo 1: Eurasian golden plover 1: Eurasian eagle owl 1: Rock ptarmigan 1: Reptiles and Amphibians 1: Mossy leaf-tailed gecko 1: Leaf-nosed twig snake 1: Flap-necked chameleon 1: Mossy frog 1: Japanese giant salamander 1: Malagasy ground boa 1: Galapágos marine iguana 1: Fish 1: Crocodilefish 1: Pygmy seahorse 1: Sargassum fish 1: Leopard flounder 1: Tassled wobbegong shark 1: Leafy seadragon 1: Reef stonefish 1: Insects and spiders 1: Brimstone butterfly 1: Stone grasshopper 1: Tree trunk spider 1: Tropical katydid 1: Goldenrod crab spider 1: Lappet moth 1: Moss mimic stick insect 1: Animals revealed 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisWritten by the charity, Buglife, the Invertebrate Conservation Trust, this book will tell you why bugs are SO important - to humans, animals and the survival of our planet!Our amazing bugs are in trouble. Without bugs, plants would not be able to make flowers or fruit. If bugs disappeared, so would strawberries, apples, beans and tomatoes, and even chocolate. Without them, we couldn't grow enough food to feed us all. If we lost bugs, we would also lose creatures who depend on them for survival, such as songbirds, badgers, bats and fish.Did you know that one in three mouthfuls of our food depends on insect pollination? Or that honey, oranges and silk would not exist without invertebrates? Ninety per cent of wildflowers would become extinct if there were no bugs were pollinating them.This book shows the reasons why bugs are so important, to humans, animals and the survival of our planet. You can also discover what you can do to help protect bugs.This book is for children aged 7+ and supports science work in schools by looking at different animals, adaptation, food chains, life cycles, habitats and climate change.Table of Contents 1: Why are bugs so great?; 2: What are bugs?; 3: Super worms; 4: Powerful pollinators; 5: Brilliant bees; 6: Beautiful butterflies & moths; 7: Mimic hoverflies; 8: Farmer ants; 9: Clever beetles; 10: Wonderful wasps; 11: Marvellous millipedes; 12: Centipedes in action!; 13: Body snatchers; 14: Poo eaters; 15: Water wonders; 16: Space travellers; 17: Bug banquet; 18: Doctor bug; 19: Insect moneymakers; 20: Web of life; 21: The future for bugs; 22: You can do your bit, too; 23: lossary; 24: Further information; 25: Index;

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Book SynopsisPerfect for young children studying food chains in their science lessons, or for young minibeast fans, this book explores the importance of insects in food chains, from the tiny flies eaten by fish, birds, bats and amphibians, to the larger insects eaten by bigger animals, such as anteaters and badgers. Insects are an indispensible part of countless food chains. Alongside the simple text, fantastic close-up photographs show the insects at work.The book is part of a series, The Insects that Run Our World, for children aged 6 plus. The titles are: The Pollinators, The Decomposers, The Predators and the Prey and The Helpers and the Pests.The books include information about how insects are threatened by habitat changes and pollution and how we can help them.Table of Contents 1: Eat and be eaten 1: Who ate the ant? 1: The birds and the bees 1: Caterpillars and chicks 1: Yum, yum 1: The insects that eat insects 1: Midnight feasts 1: Safety in numbers 1: A world with less insects 1: Helping insects 1: Glossary/Index

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Book SynopsisDoes your child love to find out what makes spiders and other top creepy crawly predators experts at hunting? They will be staggered at the variety of techniques invertebrates use to bring down their prey!Trapdoor spiders lie in wait, spitting spiders shoot out silk just like Spiderman, dragonflies twist and turn with incredible agility to catch prey on the wing and hornets are armed with deadly stingers. Different techniques and adaptations are examined in detail, showing how invertebrate predators are perfectly suited to their habitat and to the prey they pursue.Each spread has dramatic photographs and looks in detail at one invertebrate predator and focuses on its primary weapon, such as webs, venom or ambush. The prey animal shows us how it attempts to evade certain death, whether through camouflage, a speedy retreat or safety in numbers. Stat panels give readers a quick overview of how predator and prey stack up against each other.Predators are awe-inspiring. Whether they are fast, strong, armed with claws or teeth, cunning, patient or venomous, they are all masters of the art of killing their prey. Young readers will love the Predator Vs Prey series with its amazing photographs and the details about super-senses or incredible adaptations. These books also highlight the variety of life on Earth and reinforces how animals are adapted to their habitats. Suitable for readers aged 7+ who are either fascinated by wildlife or are studying natural history or animal adaptations or classification.Titles in this series:How Eagles and Other Birds AttackHow Lions and Other Mammals AttackHow Sharks and Other Fish AttackHow Snakes and Other Spiders AttackHow Spiders and Other Invertebrates AttackTable of Contents 1: Invertebrate predators 1: Spitting spider vs mosquito: Spit 1: Trapdoor spider vs Beetle: Tripwire 1: Orb-weaver spider vs wasp: Entrapment 1: Jumping spider vs grasshopper: Leaping 1: Net-casting spider vs moth: Net 1: Emperor dragonfly vs Butterfly: Fast pursuit 1: Hornet vs honeybee: Cooperation 1: Centipede vs bat: Strength 1: Flower mantis vs horse fly: Camouflage 1: Cone snail vs butterfly fish: Harpoon 1: Pistol shrimp vs crab: Shockwave 1: Squid vs fish: Suckers and hooks 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisDoes your child love to find out what makes spiders and other top creepy crawly predators experts at hunting? They will be staggered at the variety of techniques invertebrates use to bring down their prey!Trapdoor spiders lie in wait, spitting spiders shoot out silk just like Spiderman, dragonflies twist and turn with incredible agility to catch prey on the wing and hornets are armed with deadly stingers. Different techniques and adaptations are examined in detail, showing how invertebrate predators are perfectly suited to their habitat and to the prey they pursue.Each spread has dramatic photographs and looks in detail at one invertebrate predator and focuses on its primary weapon, such as webs, venom or ambush. The prey animal shows us how it attempts to evade certain death, whether through camouflage, a speedy retreat or safety in numbers. Stat panels give readers a quick overview of how predator and prey stack up against each other.Predators are awe-inspiring. Whether they are fast, strong, armed with claws or teeth, cunning, patient or venomous, they are all masters of the art of killing their prey. Young readers will love the Predator Vs Prey series with its amazing photographs and the details about super-senses or incredible adaptations. These books also highlight the variety of life on Earth and reinforces how animals are adapted to their habitats. Suitable for readers aged 7+ who are either fascinated by wildlife or are studying natural history or animal adaptations or classification.Titles in this series:How Eagles and Other Birds AttackHow Lions and Other Mammals AttackHow Sharks and Other Fish AttackHow Snakes and Other Spiders AttackHow Spiders and Other Invertebrates AttackTable of Contents 1: Invertebrate predators 1: Spitting spider vs mosquito: Spit 1: Trapdoor spider vs Beetle: Tripwire 1: Orb-weaver spider vs wasp: Entrapment 1: Jumping spider vs grasshopper: Leaping 1: Net-casting spider vs moth: Net 1: Emperor dragonfly vs Butterfly: Fast pursuit 1: Hornet vs honeybee: Cooperation 1: Centipede vs bat: Strength 1: Flower mantis vs horse fly: Camouflage 1: Cone snail vs butterfly fish: Harpoon 1: Pistol shrimp vs crab: Shockwave 1: Squid vs fish: Suckers and hooks 1: Glossary 1: Further information 1: Index

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Book SynopsisWhat does a honeybee do all day? Wiggle its wings and lift the flaps to find out!Join the busy honeybee as it goes about its daily life. Turn the wheel to wiggle the wings and learn about the different part of a bee's body, then explore a hive and follow the trail of a waggle dance. With a lift-the-flap game at the end and a fun 'Did You Know?' fact on every page, this bright, interactive book will teach little ones what bees do all day.Also available: What Do Animals Do All Day: Elephant

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Book SynopsisCatch all the buzz about bugs with this children’s guide that includes an introduction to entomology and an insect identification section. Kids love the thrill of discovery—especially when it comes to bugs. Become a young entomologist. Learn all about bees, butterflies, spiders, and other creepy crawlies. Jaret C. Daniels, author of many bug books, presents a kids’ introduction to entomology. From ants and beetles to dragonflies and mosquitoes, this easy-to-understand book is a perfect guide for beginners. It features expert insights on a variety of common and important insects. It delves into such topics as what the various species eat, how and where to find them, and why they’re important. In the field-guide section, featured species are organized by type of bug. Full-color photographs and descriptions of key markings help readers to identify the species they see in nature. Inside You’ll Find Beginner’s guide to bugs of the USA and southern Canada The basics of entomology and bug anatomy Identification guide to common and important bugs to know Fun bonus activities for the whole family Table of ContentsAll About Bugs How and Where to Find Bugs Common Insects and Bugs Projects and Activities Recommended Reading Glossary About the Author

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Book SynopsisBees are Our Friends invites readers into a stunning garden to admire the hard work of one little bee. As the bee pollinates the garden, vibrant flowers and ripe fruit and vegetables burst to life around her.Written in irresistible rhyme by Toni D’Alia, and lavishly illustrated by Alice Lindstrom, young readers will pore over this perfect introduction to these essential insects. Perfect for age 3.Down in the garden,up high in a tree,is a busy bee hive...and one little bee.

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Book SynopsisLet's go on an insect expedition for kids ages 4 to 8! This adventure into the extraordinary world of bugs is inspired by David Suzuki's adventures with his own grandkids.It's time for the twins to go on a nature expedition with Bompa. What marvelous place will they explore this time? Tidepools at the sea? The pond full of frogs' eggs? Maybe deep in the forest? But to their disappointment, they are just exploring outside the door. Yet, as they begin to search for insects, they find world-champion flyers, eaters, and weightlifters. And more tiny surprises at every turn!With their Bompa at their side, they find a way to recognize the amazing feats and important role of all insects. . . even the annoying ones! Featuring gorgeous art by Qin Leng, this picture book is a lush, colorful tour through a world we too often overlook.This exciting and educational tribute to bugs features: Amazing facts about insects, including backmatter pages Information on how kids can help bugs thrive A celebration of grandparents: depicts the fun two children have with their grandfather After reading Bompa's Insect Expedition, kids will come away understanding how essential bugs are to our world.Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.Trade ReviewAn Ontario Library Association Best Bets Winner (Top 10 Titles of 2023)“Kids ages four to eight will love the fascinating facts about everyday bugs... A captivating way of introducing insects to children.”—Quill & Quire STARRED review"Spreads full of beauty and information, familial tenderness, and Bompa’s enthusiasm lift this story above ordinary nature explorations with unexpected complexity and substance.”—Publishers Weekly STARRED reviewThe message about finding the extraordinary in the ordinary is a worthy one, especially for young explorers who might not have much access to nature spaces.”Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books"A terrific invitation to take closer looks and think longer thoughts.”—Kirkus, STARRED review"Bompa’s Insect Expedition is such a fun, almost non-fiction, volume... As Bompa narrates the bug world, the twins, armed with magnifying glasses, backpacks, and safari hats, crawl around following ant trails, wade through grasses swaying over their shoulders, and swat at mosquitoes. [B]elongs with Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin and other insect picture books that subtly teach bug facts while adventuring with the insects."—Youth Services Book Review, STARRED review

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Book SynopsisContains nine ready-to-play minibeasts, plus three to colour in with your own fantastic designs. From jumping grasshoppers to stinging scorpions, and everything in between, create fantastic moving minibeast puppets to play with. Each model comes with easy-to-follow assembly instructions, and no scissors or glue required! Created by Sato Hisao, talented paper artist and engineer. For ages 6+

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Book SynopsisDiscover the fascinating secret world of insects with expert author, Gerald Legg. With stunning photographs and cutaway illustrations, How It Works: Insects reveals how these amazing creatures hunt, eat, move, build nests, and more. From the inside of an ant nest to a close-up look at a head louse, explore the astonishing insects that live in our world's rainforests, ponds, deserts and woodlands.

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Book SynopsisArachnids can be found in almost every part ofthe world. They are incredible creatures that rangein size from too small to see to as big as a dinner plate. Find out about what makes an arachnid an arachnid and some of the incredible things they do.

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Book SynopsisAre you ready to become the world''s newest expert on wasps and bees? Great! Let''s get to work!

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Book SynopsisFrom the single beat of stained-glass wings, Butterfly emerges from his cocoon to explore a many-patterned world of climates, snakes, birds and frogs.

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Book SynopsisFull of wacky facts and hilarious jokes, these books bring non-fiction for young readers to life. Brain Bursts: Bugs explores the creepy-crawly world of insects, while Brain Bursts: Space goes where no one has gone before to reveal the weird and wonderful secrets of the universe. A brain-bursting series or curious kids.

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Book SynopsisFilled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get enough of their favourite topic.In The Small and Mighty Book of Bugs, readers will discover everything about the world of creepy-crawlies. This pocket-sized book is packed full of interesting facts and vibrant illustrations that will satisfy the curiosity of any insect enthusiast. Uncover the beauty of butterflies, the dazzling delights of dragonflies, the underground world of ants, and much, much more!Table of ContentsTypes of Bugs • Feeding and Hunting • Camouflage and Communication • Bug Homes, Nests and Eggs • Special Bug Skills • Record Breaking Bugs

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Book SynopsisA sequel to Atlas of Extinct Animals and Atlas of Endangered Animals, this large-format encyclopedia focuses on the world’s largest group of animals—insects. Insects are the most diverse and abundant creatures on Earth, yet we often overlook their critical role in our ecosystem. Insectopia, the third book in the Large Encyclopedias series, invites young readers to explore the fascinating world of insects with expert entomologist Jiří Kolibac and the stunning illustrations of Pavel Dvorsky and his wife Pavla Dvorsky. With 96 pages of engaging content and lifelike full-page illustrations, Insectopia provides an immersive journey into the realm of these tiny creatures, whose behavior, shapes, and colors surprise us with their complexity. Kids will learn about the full range of topics related to insects, including complex rituals of courtship, tender care for offspring, organization of insect states, wars over food sources, and various insect features (scents, colorful wings, sharp mandibles, etc.). Sections include: Anatomy and Body Structure of Insects: How insects have a segmented body with a hard exoskeleton. Orders of Insects: The best-known groups of winged insects and their common and scientific names. Biology and Development of Insects: How insects undergo various metamorphoses. Evolution of Insects: The evolutionary relationships of insects. Evolutionary Tree of Insects: A tree graph showing the evolutionary relationships among different insect groups. Dawn of the Insects: The evolution and diversification of insects during various periods, including the emergence of flight and the extinction of certain insect orders. Diversification of Insects: The development of insect life through different geological periods, including their coevolution with plants and their rise to dominance. Courtship and Nuptial Gifts: How male insects often present a nuptial gift to the female, who chooses the suitor with the largest or most alluring gift. Adapting to Island Life: How isolated islands are home to unique plants and animals, some of which undergo insular gigantism, and are threatened by introduced predators. Fighting for the Female: Insects often engage in contests to produce offspring with a female, with the best-performing male often winning. Flying Acrobats: Dragonflies are ancient predators with exceptional flying abilities. The Short Life of the Mayfly: Mayflies have a brief lifespan of just a few hours to a few days, during which they mate, lay eggs, and die. Insect States: Termites live in large colonies with specialized castes, with worker termites providing food and defense and soldier termites fighting spraying predators. Slave-Makers, Slaves, and Warriors: Ants engage in aggressive behavior and interspecies wars. Courtship in the Hills: Insects gather on the tops of hills to find a mate, with males competing for the most visible spots, and this also attracts insectivorous birds and predators. Life in Darkness: Caves are home to uniquely adapted insects that are fairly different than those that live in the daylight. Farmer Ants: How large ant colonies are complex “state” organizations comprised of workers, soldiers, a queen and her entourage, nurses, foragers, and other occupations. Coexistence: How anthills are places where ants and other insects form complex relationships of mutual benefit or parasitism. In addition to exploring this complex world of insects, young readers will also discover the importance of insects to humankind and all life on our planet. They will learn about how insects are found everywhere, from arid deserts to freshwater pools, and how they play a crucial role in pollination, decomposition, and pest control. Written for children aged 12–15 who are nature lovers, biology enthusiasts, or just curious about the world around us, Insectopia is an essential addition to any young reader’s library. This informative and beautifully illustrated encyclopedia highlights the importance of insects and their contribution to our world. Whether used as a reference for school or as a fun read at home, Insectopia is a must-have resource for any young nature lover.Trade ReviewSelected for the CBC’s 2023 November Hot Off The Press Reading List (https://www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists/november-2023/)"Anyone wishing to while away time with a most interesting look at insects will enjoy this book." —Katrina Yurenka, Retired Librarian, Contributor, Youth Services Book Review (5 stars)"This book is packed full of information. Scientific (but down-to-earth), well-researched and very thorough. Beautiful artistic renderings not only capture the insects, but also show them in their natural environments carrying out everyday activities." —Erica Baxter, Goodreads"This is a very thorough insect encyclopedia and has awesome artwork for each section. I think any child who loves bugs would find this fascinating." —Michelle Smith, Goodreads"A very useful illustration shows a large tree with relationships between the insect species and we get to see who is closest to being cousins. I've learned a lot from this book that includes a lot of chapters and beautiful illustrations not only dedicated to the different insect species but to giving us an insight into their dawn of times, evolution, reproduction, body structure, co-operations between species, strangest shapes, strange habits." —Therearenobadbooks, Goodreads"This book is full of great information and gorgeous illustrations of species of insects. It’ would be great for an insect study." —Cheyenne S., NetGalley-Educator"This is a gorgeous book. The full-page illustrations of each insect are stunning and detailed. The text has a ton of fascinating information." —Shilo Q., NetGalley-Reviewer"Insectopia: The Wonderful World of Insects is an oversized book suitable for display. It’s designed to attract readers of all ages with lovely illustrations by Pavla Dvorska and Pavel Dvorsky, which bring full-page wonder and exceptionally artistic efforts to illustrate many facts about the insect world. The combination of art and insect facts is lovely in a title replete with insights and beautiful images, designed to entertain and educate all in one. Libraries and readers will find it visually attractive and educationally alluring." —Donovan’s Literary Services"Insectopia is a beautifully illustrated all ages book about insects by Dr. Jiří Kolibáč and illustrated by Pavel and Pavla Dvorsky. The drawings are realistically rendered in color in pencil. The illustrations are anatomically detailed and the book/writing is also scientifically accurate and up to date. The author writes engagingly and accessibly, with simple language which will be easy for readers to understand. Although it's billed as juvenile non-fiction, all ages will find it interesting and educational. This would make a great choice for public or school library acquisition, for home use, or for gift giving to a bug-interested youngster." —Annie, NetGalley-Reviewer "Insectopia: The Wonderful World of Insects is an oversized book suitable for display. It’s designed to attract readers of all ages with lovely illustrations by Pavla Dvorska and Pavel Dvorsky, which bring full-page wonder and exceptionally artistic efforts to illustrate many facts about the insect world. The combination of art and insect facts is lovely in a title replete with insights and beautiful images, designed to entertain and educate all in one. Libraries and readers will find it visually attractive and educationally alluring." —Donovan's Literary Services "This book is teeming with life! Through full-colour, full-page detailed illustrations, that somehow feel both pastoral and sharply realistic, this book comes alive. Written in an engaging, conversational style, readers will be absorbed in The Wonderful World of Insects while learning complex information from mimicry and coexistence to the full range offeatures (like bugs’ scents). This book is both comprehensive and absorbing. This encyclopedia is aimed at readers 12 - 15, but younger audiences will love learning interesting facts (e.g. did you know that fireflies speak to each other in a kind of Morse Code through their flickering light?) and want to pour over the exceptional artwork. This book feels like a fresh-take on an encyclopedia — one thatcould sit out on the coffee table and be enjoyed by anyone who picks it up. Importantly, this book reminds readers how important even the teeniest animals is important to life on our planet—and by extension, why our perception matters!" —Fairytales and Fingerpaints, IG "Insectopia: The Wonderful World of Insects is a phenomenonal encyclopedia all about the lives of insects. This extra large book is packed with fascinating information, paired with absolutely gorgeous illustrations. It gives readers an in-depth look at a variety of insects, from their anatomy to their adaptations and everything in between. Best for a middle school audience and above, this is an excellent resource for any home or classroom. There's SO much to learn from this one!" —Fun Reads for Kids, IG"There is so much information packed into this book that it’s hard to pick out my favorite parts! Here’s why I recommend this one: It is broken into sections, including anatomy, biology, diversification, adaptation, courtship, and coexistence; Explains the importance of insects in our world; The illustrations are stunning and detailed!" —Mr. J.S. Thornton, IGTable of ContentsINTRODUCTIONANATOMY AND BODY STRUCTURES OF INSECTSORDERS OF INSECTS: A SURVEYBIOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT OF INSECTSEVOLUTION OF INSECTSEVOLUTIONARY TREE OF INSECTSDAWN OF THE INSECTSDIVERSIFICATION OF INSECTSCOURTSHIP AND NUPTIAL GIFTSADAPTING TO ISLAND LIFEFIGHTING FOR THE FEMALEFLYING ACROBATSTHE SHORT LIFE OF THE MAY FLYINSECT STATESSLAVE-MAKERS, SLAVES, AND WARRIORSCOURTSHIP IN THE HILLSLIFE IN DARKNESSFARMER ANTSCOEXISTENCETHE ART OF DECEPTIONMIMICRY AND THE ARMS RACEGIANT INSECTS AND THE ART OF CONCEALMENTA POOL IN A STREAMUNDERWATER DANGERCARRIERS OF DISEASELETHAL BEAUTYSABRE-TOOTHED HUNTERSDECEIVED SUITORS, AND THE BRIGHT BEAUTY OF COLORCARING PARENTSBEE HUNTERSSTRANGE SHAPESTHE COMPLICATED LIFE OF PARASITESMUSICIANS OF THE INSECT WORLDHARMFUL AND USEFULTHE THREAT OF FAMINELAKE AND SEA SURFACESUNDER THE SURFACES OF CLEAR WATER POOLSHERDERS AND THEIR FLOCKSMEAT-EATING FLIESFLYING LANTERNSBEETLE GOLIATHSTITANS OF THE RAINFOREST GLOOMMY HOME IS MY CASTLESOME LIKE IT COLDTHE LOVED AND THE UNLOVEDA LIFE IN HAIRCHEATING ORCHIDSSCOURGE OF NORTH AND SOUTH

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Book SynopsisCome on a walk in the fields and find out about the bees and other bugs that live in our wonderful world and why they are so important. You''ll find out how to rescue a tired bee, why crickets make their chirping song and discover a moth the size of a dinner plate!I''m Glad There Are is series of brightly illustrated non-fiction titles exploring the things we are grateful for in the natural world around us. The books encourage children aged six plus to observe the natural world, and to appreciate and learn about ways to protect it. Each book includes simple activities to try. Titles in the series:Bees and Other BugsTrees and Other PlantsClouds and RainStars and the MoonOceans and SeasHumans and Other AnimalsTable of Contents 1: Bees and Other Bugs 1: Bees 1: Honeybees 1: Ants 1: Butterflies 1: Crickets 1: Moths 1: Dragonflies 1: Beetles 1: Fireflies 1: Spiders 1: Pollinating Bugs 1: Glossary 1: Index

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Book SynopsisHeaps of funny facts and cartoons about the bug world's most hilarious adaptations!Bugs have developed some of the strangest features and behaviours to survive day in and day out. This book's lively artwork and side-splitting jokes bring these behaviours alive - and uncover the awesome science of the bug world. Meet the goofiest, the stinkiest, the best dancers and of course the absolutely funniest bugs on planet Earth!Funny Nature is a series of books presenting science learning through laughter. Brought to you by the author and illustrator of The Poo That Animals Do, this series covers science topics including evolution, adaptation, habitats, anatomy, physiology, life cycles and much more! Perfect for fans of facts and fun aged 6+.Books in the Funny Nature series:Funny BeastsFunny BugsFunny DinosaursFunny PlantsTable of Contents 1: It's a buggy world 2: Bug noise 3: Needle-nosed bugs 4: Bugs that pull faces 5: Bug eyes 6: Bugs in disguise, part 1 7: Bugs in disguise, part 2 8: The biggest bugs 9: Stinking bugs 10: Confusing caterpillars 11: Dancing bugs 12: Bug love 13: More funny bugs 14: Bug quiz 15: Glossary 16: Index

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the garden! There's lots to see. Come and have a look! See what you can spot in the garden with this great search and find book! Look for hidden objects, read fascinating facts and lose yourself in fun, busy scenes. There's so much to spot!Baby snail is hiding on every page, can you find her? Look for hidden objects as you work your way through each scene, from the veg patch, to the busy pond, to the animals that come out at night. Wonderfully detailed, bold illustrations of busy scenes will keep your child entertained for hours, while they learn fun animal facts along the way - perfect for rainy days or long journeys!The back of the book contains extra spot activities, 'Did you Know?' facts, and fun craft ideas to get children engaged with nature and the world around them. With many different topics to choose from, the 'Spot The...' series is guaranteed to keep children, age 4-7, entertained and engaged.Other titles in the 'Spot The...' series:Spot the Shark in the Ocean Spot the Snail in the Garden Spot the Dinosaur on the Island Spot the Monkey in the Jungle Spot the Seal around the World Spot the Bird of the Building SiteSpot the Mouse on the Move Spot the Zebra at the Zoo Spot the Mummy at the Museum Spot the Lamb on the Farm Spot the Robot in SpaceTrade Review"Could occupy children on rainy days or car journeys and may even interest some into becoming gardeners!""The lively detailed pictures offer plenty of additional opportunities for discussion and learning - and then encourage your child to get outside to see what they can spot. An excellent way to stimulate an interest in nature with lots of entertainment value."

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Book SynopsisGrowing up on the Wirral and in Germany, Anna wrote plays about talking animals, and stories about naughty children, and drew on every available surface. After school, she did an Art Foundation course, then a degree in German Literature & Philosophy at Oxford University. In 1998 she found her perfect job at Usborne in London, writing about everything from curious penguins to trips to the Moon.

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Book SynopsisCollins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step.Level 5 books are for children who are ready to read stories with more challenging word patterns or non-verbal sentences with 2 or 3 words, and with total support through illustrations and extensive use of repetition. Double spacing is used between words to ensure children see where each new word in a sentence begins and ends to ensure the focus remains on reading core words.One snail, two beetles, three worms, four spiders and five flies the frog eats them all, with hilarious consequences. But who will be next on the menu? This humorous story is brilliantly illustrated by Sandra Aguilar.A story map on pages 1415 allows children to recap the story and discuss each stage.

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Discover all the different types of fascinating beetles that can be found around the world their habitats, what they look like and how they protect themselves in this highly photographic non-fiction book by Sally Morgan.Orange/Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages.The focus sounds in this book are: /igh/ y, ie /ee/ y, e /w/ wh /v/ ve /l/ le /ch/ t /ai/ a /j/ g, ge /f/ ph /z/ sePages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters

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Book SynopsisBeat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points outdoors with more than 140 varieties of creepy crawlies to find. From worms to slugs, bees to butterflies, they'll learn all about bugs and insects. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more fun outdoors check out i-SPY In the Garden (ISBN 9780008386498).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills. They have age-appropriate content, more mature images, and are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 35.Is there any wildlife hiding in your garden? Are you sure? This photographic non-fiction book invites readers to explore incredible examples of camouflage and mimicry among insects, hiding right under our noses. We meet insects such as thorn bugs and larva such as bird poo caterpillars, and find out how their unusual looks and body features help them survive in their habitats.Blue/Band 4 books offer longer, repeated patterns with sequential events and integrated literary and natural language.The focus sounds in this book are: /ch/ /sh/ /th/ /ng/ /ai/ /ee/ /igh/ /oo/ /oo/ /ar/ /or/ /ur/, and adjacent consonants.Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills. They have age-appropriate content, more mature images, and are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 35.Learn all about amazing spiders and how they attack, attract, catch and eat their prey, from tunnel spinning spiders and net-casting spiders to the biggest Goliath spider and how they evade attack too!Green/Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters.The focus sounds in this book are: /ai/ ay, a-e, ey /ee/ ie, ea /igh/ i-e, i.Pages 30 and 31 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and

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Book SynopsisHelp your child power up their reading skills and learn all about incredible insect camouflage with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 1: Bugs Hide and Seek will introduce kids to a parade of amazing bugs that can disguise themselves as something else including insects that look like sticks, sand, grass, and rocks and is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:- Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.- Building knowledge while progressing key Years 1 to 3 reading skills.- Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as insects, camouflage, and the natural world.- Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there's something for all children's interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the National Curriculum standards. Children will love powering up their non-fiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 1 titles are visually engaging and build vocabulary through a non-fiction world of amazing facts. Perfect for children ages 6 to 8 (Year 1, 2 and 3) who are beginning to read with help.

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