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"The secret world of insects revealed. Every fall, insects disappear. And every spring, they return. Where do they go? The dragonfly dies, leaving its young safe in the muddy bottom of a stream. The monarch butterfly sails the air to dry mountains in Mexico. And the Arctic woolly bear caterpillar becomes a ""bugsicle""—it freezes solid, then thaws out to live another day. The honeybee, praying mantis, field cricket, ladybug, and pavement ant also use awe-inspiring tricks to outwit the killing frosts of winter. The author and illustrator re-create the insects' movements and reveal their secrets in this winner of the John Burroughs Nature Books for Young Readers Award. Experiments reinforce key concepts."

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In an appealing conversational tone, the author includes information about life cycles, preferred habitats and living arrangement. . . . As her note suggests, what animals do in winter is a common childhood question. This is the first title for young readers in 25 years to offer an answer. . . . A splendid addition to the science shelf. -- Kirkus Reviews Hansen's prose is that of a talented and confident science teacher. -- Chicago Tribune An especially good book to use in science classes. -- Library Media Connection What animals do in winter is a common childhood question. This is the first title for young readers in 25 years to offer an answer. Two easy ice experiments add a hands-on dimension. A splendid addition to the science shelf. (additional reading, glossary, index) --Kirkus Reviews Hansen's prose is that of a talented and confident science teacher. --Chicago Tribune An especially good book to use in science classes. --Library Media Connection

In an appealing conversational tone, the author includes information about life cycles, preferred habitats and living arrangement. . . . As her note suggests, what animals do in winter is a common childhood question. This is the first title for young readers in 25 years to offer an answer. . . . A splendid addition to the science shelf. -- Kirkus Reviews What animals do in winter is a common childhood question. This is the first title for young readers in 25 years to offer an answer. Two easy ice experiments add a hands-on dimension. A splendid addition to the science shelf. (additional reading, glossary, index) -- Kirkus Reviews Hansen's prose is that of a talented and confident science teacher. -- Chicago Tribune An especially good book to use in science classes. -- Library Media Connection

In an appealing conversational tone, the author includes information about life cycles, preferred habitats and living arrangement. . . . As her note suggests, what animals do in winter is a common childhood question. This is the first title for young readers in 25 years to offer an answer. . . . A splendid addition to the science shelf. -- Kirkus Reviews

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The author and illustrator re-create the insects' movements and reveal their secrets. Experiments reinforce key concepts.

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