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

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Book SynopsisCathy Morrison is an award-winning illustrator who lives in Colorado, within view of both the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains. She watches the plants, the animals, and rainall close up and personal. She began her career in animation and graphic design, but discovered her passion for children's book illustration while raising her two children. After several years illustrating with traditional media, she now works digitally, which helps the publisher adapt the art into interactive book apps.Martha Sullivan is a children's book author with a special interest in nature and sustainability. Born and raised in the US, Martha has also lived in Belgium, Austria, the UK, and most recently, County Clare, Ireland, where she enjoys kayaking, hiking, set-dancing, and gardening. Martha is passionate about her missionhelping children to connect with the natural world so that they are primed to protect it later in life. A Master's thesis on Education for Sustainable Development through the University of Bath was the catalyst that moved Martha from the classroom where she taught Biology for fifteen years to the writer's desk. She now focuses on stories that help children to understand the importance of biodiversity and conservation.

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Book SynopsisA Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor BookPerfect for kids interested in animals, science, and the world of their backyard, this photographic story of a day in the life of a wolfsnail offers a dramatic introduction to a little-known predator and the impact it has on habitats where it does not belong.On a typical day, the wolfsnail hunts its prey: other snails. Big, strong, and fast (for a snail), the wolfsnail has a taste for meat, and in some areas, it is called the cannibal snail. On the prowl, the wolfsnail finds the slime trail of a smaller snail and follows the path toward its prey. When the chase ends and the dramatic feast is done, nothing remains of the smaller snail... except an empty shell. Slithering and suspenseful, this enlightening book also includes amazing facts about the wolfsnail and a glossary.Trade Review"Sure to encourage early readers and listeners to explore their own backyards for similarly wondrous creatures." –Kirkus Reviews"Even the glossary is fun, with words ranging from cannibal and mollusc to mucus and slug. . . . Will help youngsters discover exciting nature in their own backyards and help them understand the role of predators in the natural cycle." –Booklist"lt is hard to imagine suspense and drama in a book about the lowly wolfsnail, but this book delivers just that. . . . A unique look at the miniature world of a small predator." –Library Media Connection

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Book Synopsis"Definitely the best cicada book for kids. Adults will appreciate it as well, as it is well written, factually accurate, and beautifully illustrated." —Cicadamania.com Discover why cicadas are all the buzz in the most complete, comprehensive book for kids about these noisy but harmless insects.Every year, annual cicadas emerge and pierce the air with their buzzing calls. Also every year, at least one brood of 13 or 17 year cicadas emerges in some part of the eastern or central United States. In Spring 2021, a group of 17 year periodical cicadas called Brood X will make their appearance in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Author Laurence Pringle and illustrator Meryl Henderson have created the story of this fascinating and often misunderstood insect, one that deserves to be protected.Trade Review"[A] clearly written, informative introduction." —Booklist"This smoothly written, beautifully illustrated title will fill a gap in most collections." —School Library Journal★ "Even though the format is aimed toward younger readers, the depth of information would make it an appropriate source for older readers in search of research material. The beautiful illustrations would also make this book feasible as an informative read-aloud." —Library Media Connection, starred review

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Book SynopsisEach read-aloud book in the Mouse Math series focuses on a single, basic math concept and features adorable mice, Albert, and Wanda who live in a People House. Entertaining fiction stories capture kids’ imaginations as the mice learn about numbers, shapes, sizes, and more. Over 3 million copies sold worldwide! A dozen bugs? That’s a lot! Still, Albert is sure he’ll find all twelve on the class field trip to the insect zoo. After all he loves bugs. What doesn’t he love? Subtraction. But if he counts down, bug by bug, he might just win lunch with the famous entomologist, Arizona Brown! Every Mouse Math title includes back matter activities that support and extend reading comprehension and math skills, plus free online activities. (Math Concept: Subtraction)

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Book SynopsisHave you ever seen a bee buzzing about and wondered what its life in and outside of a beehive is like? Now, you can! This charming picture board book teaches children what it would be like to be a bee living in a beehive by starting with the outside of the hive and working their way further in with each turn of the page! Providing a secret look inside of a hive, this board book also features dozens of adorable illustrations, vocabulary words, educational captions, cut-out accents, and hidden chambers to be revealed. Learn all about these busy bees and all of their important roles in nature!

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Book SynopsisA Best Kids' Book Awards winner: "You’ve got company, Dr. Seuss."—Good Housekeeping Is it a worm? Is it a snake? No! It’s a caterpillar . . .. . . and it’s on its way to one of the most magical transformations in the insect world, from a crawling digestive tube to a fluttering glasswing, luna moth, or monarch on its journey across thousands-of-miles. In the latest addition to KEVIN MCCLOSKEY’s beloved Giggle and Learn series, young readers will explore how caterpillars morph into the many different moths and butterflies that help pollinate our world. Growing up is scary, but caterpillars can lead the way!Trade Review "A multilayered, richly illustrated examination of a familiar crawling creature, yielding new pleasures and perspectives with each turn of the page." —School Library Journal"A small, snug, humorous work that uses comic-book conventions to get its nonfiction ideas across." —WSJ"[McCloskey's] endearing cartoon images of various kinds of caterpillars will give young readers good cause to join two budding investigators [...] in learning about eggs, instars (or stages), anatomy, cocoons, and chrysalises on the way to witnessing in sequential views a set of marvelous transformations."—Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisIs it a worm? Is it a snake? No! It's a caterpillar...and it's on its way to one of the most magical transformations in the insect world, from a crawling digestive tube to a fluttering glasswing, luna moth, or monarch on its journey across thousands-of-miles. In the latest addition to KEVIN MCCLOSKEY's beloved Giggle and Learn series, young readers will explore how caterpillars morph into the many different moths and butterflies that help pollinate our world. Growing up is scary, but caterpillars can lead the way!Trade Review "A multilayered, richly illustrated examination of a familiar crawling creature, yielding new pleasures and perspectives with each turn of the page." —School Library Journal"A small, snug, humorous work that uses comic-book conventions to get its nonfiction ideas across." —WSJ"[McCloskey's] endearing cartoon images of various kinds of caterpillars will give young readers good cause to join two budding investigators [...] in learning about eggs, instars (or stages), anatomy, cocoons, and chrysalises on the way to witnessing in sequential views a set of marvelous transformations." --Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisSnails Are Just My Speed!: TOON Level 1 (TOON into Reading) What's the scoop behind all the mucus? Did you know snails build roads like engineers and go undercover in camouflage like spies? Did you know they can be smaller than a seed or bigger than a grown-up's hand? Kevin McCloskey mixes snail science, art, and hilarity for the newest book in his Giggle and Learn series, praised by the New York Times as "a winning combination of facts and gross-out fun."Trade ReviewSchool Library Journal Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2018Finalist for Pop Culture Classroom 2019 Excellence In Graphic Literature Award, Best in Children's Graphic Literature (Nonfiction)!The BUILDING STEAM WITH DIA 2019 Booklist (ALSC), K-Grade 2Association for Library Service to Children GRAPHIC NOVELS READING LIST (Grades K-2) 2019 A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection★ "With hip and fun graphics, just enough 'ick' factor, and plenty of facts, this title offers beginning readers a great deal of information about snails and slugs...What a delight!" —School Library Journal STARRED REVIEW "McCloskey’s series continues to deliver an offbeat blend of science, humor, and a dynamic interplay between words and pictures."—Publishers Weekly"Savvy educators will appreciate the book's versatility: It would be the star of an intimate gross-book-themed storytime...or may be used as the inspiration for a pre-K lesson plan on anything from wildlife and nature to gardening to body fluids. Overall, a fun read and a smart selection for any elementary nature shelf."—Kirkus Reviews"As slugs with shells, snails perhaps lack charm. One look at McCloskey’s affectionate portrayal quickly changes minds...This will be a particular joy for the science-minded, but between spotting the snails hidden among rocks and taking a cue from the drawing lesson in back, there’s plenty of fun here for casual readers, too."—Booklist"Fascinating...facts are shared about how snails move (slowly); the variety of snail species, sizes, and habitats; and even snail courtship rituals."-Horn Book Magazine"In this fourth installment of TOON Books’ early reader science series, Kevin McCloskey once again creates an engaging work of nonfiction that will have kids screaming, 'Gross!' and, like the series title says, 'Laugh and Learn."—School Library Journal's Good Comics for Kids"I never expected to be interested in snails (and their cousin slugs) but McCloskey makes any animal interesting. His books are light reads that inspire learning."—Comics Worth Reading"There’s a quick drawing lesson at the end – great way to end a storytime or science group session! Kevin McCloskey is aces in my book!"—Mom Read It"Kevin McCloskey introduces us to a whole load of fascinating snail facts that are sure to entertain curious readers, no matter how old they are."—Orbital Comics"By the time you turn the last page of Snails are Just My Speed!, you'll be reminding yourself that this book is a beginning reader."—Books4YourKids

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Book SynopsisFollow Polly Bee as she flies to flowers, finds pollen and nectar, and helps make sticky honey in this stylish and fact-filled picture book, part of the new “Follow My Food” series that looks at the ways different foods are made.How is honey produced? And how does it get from the farm to the kitchen table? This simple story provides young readers a glimpse into a day in the life of a worker bee. From flower to hive to table, this engaging story will help kids understand where their food comes from, and it’s ideal for teaching them about sustainability and the environment. Featuring attractive collage-style art and rich vocabulary, the book also includes information on beekeeping, fun facts about bees, and a simple recipe.Trade Review"These titles in Kane's 'Follow My Food' series are great resources for the very young on the subject of where food comes from...Lovely artwork, cut paper with digital media that looks like color block printing, shows clear images in broad panes of bright color...I feel that these titles give the perfect amount of information, with appealing images, to help young children understand that all of their food comes from somewhere!" —Youth Services Book Review

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Book SynopsisJoin Bee on a trip through the meadow in search of the hive in this interactive adventure, filled with touch-and-feel textures, lift-the-flaps, and peek-through pages!Little ones will love to join Bee on an adventure through the meadow in search of the beehive. Bee sees some flowers, and children can lift the flap on each to see what’s underneath. Bee then meets Caterpillar on a branch, where there are leaves to lift and peek under each. The next friend that Bee meets is Ladybug, who blends in with the mushrooms that children can peek under. Bee then sees Worm and finally Firefly, right before it’s time for bed.With die-cut, touch-and-feel textures, peek-through pages, and lift-the-flaps throughout, this book is an interactive, tactile adventure!

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Book SynopsisPart of the new One Little series from Tiger Tales, this engaging lift-the-flap nonfiction book with shaped flaps and peek-through pages introduces the process of how flowers grow and features prompts and activities to encourage children to go outside and explore their world!Children love to explore the outdoors. This engaging board book introduces young readers to the process of how flowers grow, encouraging them to get outside and explore their own outdoor world. They?ll read about where to find flowers, and even learn how to plant a seed of their own. Through simple facts, prompts, and activities, children will discover what different flowers smell like, what kinds of bugs use flowers for food and a place to live, how to find those bugs, and much more. This sturdy board book, which includes shaped lift-the-flaps and peek-through pages throughout, is the perfect nonfiction book to inspire a love of nature in young readers.The One Little board book series from Tiger Tales immerses young readers in the natural world. These engaging nonfiction titles present the processes of growth and change in our world, with bite-size facts and lift-the-flaps for an interactive learning experience.

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Book SynopsisA sweet book of love filled with die-cuts of beautiful bugs, bees, and butterflies!Say I love you! with this sweet book of love! This delightful offering takes readers on a journey through a field filled with beautiful bugs, buzzy bees, and fluttering butterflies.

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Book SynopsisThe award-winning creators of Leaf Litter Critters present a whimsically illustrated, scientifically accurate anthology of poems celebrating the world?s silk-spinning, bungee-jumping, hunting, trapping and trickster spiders. Simultaneous. Illustrations.

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Book Synopsis"An attractive series for kids intrigued by animals in the wild." -- BooklistSet over a 24-hour period, meet busy honeybees, transforming caterpillars, and an army of leafcutter ants in this kids' nonfiction book about the coolest insects on Earth.Follow the lives of individual bugs as they fly, hunt, hide, and scuttle their way through their day. Bug expert Dr. Jessica L. Ware introduces characters from cicadas to butterflies in the style of a nature documentary, with a sprinkling of simple science explanations perfect for future zoologists. Witness incredible moments including: A dragonfly escaping a hungry frog A shield bug looking after her newly-hatched babies A gigantic comet moth with superpowered wingsBeautifully illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat and packed with animal facts, Bugs (A Day in the Life) is one of the first titles in an exciting new series of animal books from Neon Squid.Also available: Big Cats, Sharks, Horses

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Book SynopsisJourney into a beehive to study honey bees in this beautiful nonfiction field guide for kids.You might know that honey bees dance to let each other know where to find the best flowers, but there's so much more to learn about these important insects! Turn the pages to discover the difference between the queen bee and worker bees, and how honey bees actually make honey. Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also explains how scientists work as beekeepers to study honey bees, and how every bee in the hive works towards the same cause. It also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face due to climate change and insecticides.Written by bee expert Dr. Priyadarshini Chakrabarti Basu and featuring stunning illustrations by Astrid Weguelin, Honey Bee (Young Zoologist) is part of an exciting series of animal books from Neon Squid aiming to inspire the next generation of biologists and conservationists.Also available: Humpback Whale, Giant Panda, African Elephant, Emperor Penguin, Koala

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