Insects : the most fun bug book ever / Sneed B. Collard III.
Material type: TextPublisher: Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2017]Copyright date: ©2017Description: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 27 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781580896429
- 1580896421
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 595.7 C697 | Available | 33111008602050 | ||||
Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 595.7 C697 | Available | 33111008750115 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Popular science writer Sneed B. Collard III gets creepy-crawly with many different kinds of insects, detailing their habitats, defense systems, communication techniques, and mating rituals. Colorful, closeup photos are paired with a kid-friendly narrative that boasts humor and accessible explanations about beetles, spider wasps, moths, and more.
Presents a look at insects, describing their physical features, defense mechanisms, communication skills, life cycle, predatory behavior, and the adaptation abilities that make them one of the most successful life forms on Earth.
Includes index.
The Earth according to insects -- Designed to dominate -- The fastest and the toughest -- Chemical communication -- Hatching the family unit -- Growing up insect -- Tasty insect foods -- Determined defenses -- Insects that like to party! -- Beetles: Masters of the universe -- The good, the bad, and the essential -- Learning more -- The final molt -- What's in a name.