The Secret Lives of Backyard Bugs

The Secret Lives of Backyard Bugs

Author: Judy Burris

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1603425632

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Provides information about insects commonly found in backyards and explains the many advantages they provide.


The Secret Lives of Backyard Bugs

The Secret Lives of Backyard Bugs

Author: Judy Burris

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2011-06-30

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1603427074

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This fun book will have kids bugging out! Explore the fascinating miniature world of spiders, beetles, grasshoppers, butterflies, and more as stunning photography combines with expert information to create an up-close-and-personal look at the hidden lives of these tiny backyard residents. Watch each creature progress through different life stages as they eat, grow, and learn in a natural setting. Surprising and captivating, this one-of-a-kind introduction to the crawlers and flyers just outside the door is a delight for nature lovers of all ages.


Science and Craft Projects with Insects, Spiders, and Other Minibeasts

Science and Craft Projects with Insects, Spiders, and Other Minibeasts

Author: Ruth Owen

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2013-01-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1477702636

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“Minibeasts” is a fun way to describe all types of very small animals. Readers will have the chance to make all types of crafts, including ladybug dominoes and even a worm farm. Step-by-step instructions accompanied by colorful photographs will keep readers engaged from cover to cover.


The Life Cycles of Butterflies

The Life Cycles of Butterflies

Author: Judy Burris

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2012-12-10

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1612122671

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This stunning photographic guide will have butterfly enthusiasts of all ages aflutter. Judy Burris and Wayne Richards include more than 400 full-color, up-close images that present the life cycles of 23 common North American butterflies in amazing detail. Watch caterpillars hatch from eggs, eat and grow, form into chrysalides, emerge as colorful butterflies, and fly through the air. You’ll also learn which plants butterflies avoid and which native species they’re attracted to, so you can create your own backyard butterfly haven.


Grasshoppers

Grasshoppers

Author: Trudi Strain Trueit

Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC

Published: 2013-08-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1608708195

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Budding scientist will learn about the grasshopper. They'll learn how to identify specific grasshoppers. They'll explore their behavior, life cycle, mating habits, geographical location, anatomy, enemies, and defenses.


The Wildlife-Friendly Vegetable Gardener

The Wildlife-Friendly Vegetable Gardener

Author: Tammi Hartung

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2013-12-31

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1612120555

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A medical herbalist and certified organic grower, through gentle, smart methods, shows gardeners how to create a peaceful co-existence between their vegetable garden and the wildlife who consider it part of their habitat. Original.


Tag, Toss & Run

Tag, Toss & Run

Author: Victoria Rowell

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2012-03-27

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1603428097

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Get the whole gang outside and enjoy hours of family fun! Discover the pleasures of lawn games with this guide to 40 time-tested favorites — from classics like capture the flag, croquet, badminton, and bocce to the lesser-known Cherokee marbles and kubb. Authors Paul Tukey and Victoria Rowell provide a quick overview of the basic structure of each game, then offer playing strategies and tips for creating fun variations. Spice up those long summer afternoons with some old-fashioned friendly competition.


Wildlife Ranger Action Guide

Wildlife Ranger Action Guide

Author: Mary Kay Carson

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2020-03-03

Total Pages: 673

ISBN-13: 163586108X

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As concern for the welfare of species like honey bees and monarch butterflies grows alongside awareness of the impact of climate change, inspiring the next generation of citizen scientists is more important than ever. With Wildlife Ranger Action Guide, kids can make the world better for the animals and insects they love, starting right in their own backyards. Dozens of hands-on activities and habitat creation projects, such as making a frog pond from a kiddie pool, planting a pollinator garden for bees, painting a bat house, and building a lodge for lizards, encourage children to learn about and take an active role in protecting local wildlife. Lively photographic field guides covering 78 North American wildlife species teach kids about the habits and habitats of each and include tips for providing the plants and food needed for their survival. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.


The Secret Lives of Animals

The Secret Lives of Animals

Author: Stacy Tornio

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2015-10-01

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1493014536

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The Secret Lives of Animals is the perfect mix of field guide know-how and armchair entertainment. In addition to the standard field guide notes and range maps, the meat of the book will offer up “spark moments” in nature—something fascinating or memorable that catches your attention and sets you on a path of lifelong learning. The Secret Lives of Animals will feature more than 100 North American animals and over 1,000 tidbits in a fun, colorful, illustrated format.


The Life Cycles of Butterflies

The Life Cycles of Butterflies

Author: Judy Burris

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2012-12-10

Total Pages: 851

ISBN-13: 1612122671

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This stunning photographic guide will have butterfly enthusiasts of all ages aflutter. Judy Burris and Wayne Richards include more than 400 full-color, up-close images that present the life cycles of 23 common North American butterflies in amazing detail. Watch caterpillars hatch from eggs, eat and grow, form into chrysalides, emerge as colorful butterflies, and fly through the air. You’ll also learn which plants butterflies avoid and which native species they’re attracted to, so you can create your own backyard butterfly haven.