Provides an introduction to more than 100 insects and arachnids, giving general information about family characteristics and habits, and more specific facts about some species.
Introducing Bugs, Spiders and Insects! The perfect book for Kids and Bug Lovers! Get ready to sketch, search and puzzle solve, because this book is virtually brimming with fun activities to complete, all with a creepy crawly theme (unless you count the butterflies - which we do!). There's spot the difference games, buzzy bee colouring pages, wordsearches, guess the insect games and you even get to help a lost ladybird find its way home! This book is sure to provide hours of creative entertainment for any bug, spider or insect enthusiast! Ideal for long journeys and rainy days.
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Marrying art and entomology, this is a unique introduction to local biodiversity found in Illinois. More than a traditional field guide, it combines lush artwork with the science of natural history.
The strong photographs and lively text answer such questions as "How does an insect breathe underwater?"--"Why are head lice difficult to dislodge?"--"Why do moths flutter around lights?"--"How does an insect attract a mate at night?"
Also includes material on proturans, springtails, diplurans, harvestmen, scorpions, ticks, mites, centipedes, millipedes, crayfish, pillbugs, fairy, brine, tadpole, and clam shrimps, water fleas, and malacostracans.
As the largest animal group in the world, with millions of species, insects should be a significant focus in the science classroom. And while spiders are often grouped with bugs, they aren't insects. This notable book explains why within its 100 facts about both groups that will astound, entertain, and perhaps even gross out readers! Discussion of the life cycles of these creatures offers need-to-know vocabulary words and concepts such as larva, pupa, and molting. Images throughout the book support the accessible text, while activities and quizzes keep readers assessing and building on their understanding.
This fun book is crammed with photo's and brings you face-to-face with dozens of insects, spiders, slugs, snails and other bugs. It's packed with facts about bug body parts, life cyles and amazing skills that help them survive.