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Overview"Fascinating facts and up-close photos to delight bug fans ages 5 to 7 Calling all young bug enthusiasts! Come along on a journey into The Weird and Wonderful World of Bugs. Kids from ages 5 to 7 will learn all about the insects and other arthropods we call ""bugs."" They'll meet moths, bees, fireflies, spiders, and mosquitos in detailed, full-color photos that bring the bugs to life from antennae to abdomen. Entomologist Rea Manderino, PhD, offers scientific facts on every page, inspiring budding bug scientists to explore their backyards with new eyes. Discover intriguing facts like: More than one-third of all the insects on Earth are beetles. There are almost 390,000 species! Some ants are farmers! They bring leaves back to the nest and use them to grow fungus, which they feed to their babies. Pillbugs are a type of crustacean--like crabs--with many legs, a hard exoskeleton, and gills that need water to breathe. Leap, fly, and crawl into a big world of small wonders with this incredible bug book for kids." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Rea ManderinoPublisher: Rockridge Press Imprint: Rockridge Press Dimensions: Width: 19.60cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.159kg ISBN: 9781647397326ISBN 10: 1647397324 Pages: 50 Publication Date: 15 September 2020 Recommended Age: From 5 to 7 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""This book is packed full of fun facts and everyone learned something new! My kids had a blast going outside, catching bugs and comparing them to the ones in the book. We even made a contest to see who could find the most bugs in our backyard that were also in the book. Our whole family enjoyed the bug learning adventure this book inspired us to go on."" -- Sunshine ""This bug book was of great interest to the grandkids, who are fascinated with bugs and enjoying learning to identify them. They also enjoy being able to share knowledgeable facts with others about the bugs. "" -- T. ""This is a great educational book for little entomologists. It's good quality but small and lightweight enough for little ones, with tons of vibrant photos and illustrations. The text itself is accessible but doesn't talk down to the reader. Even as an adult, I found it very informative."" -- A. ""Rea Manderino is a top-notch science writer with an expert eye for the coolest stories in insect biology. If you're a parent who wants their kids to get interested in biology, this is the book to start that journey."" --Joseph Grey Ballenger" """Rea Manderino is a top-notch science writer with an expert eye for the coolest stories in insect biology. If you're a parent who wants their kids to get interested in biology, this is the book to start that journey."" --Joseph Grey Ballenger" Rea Manderino is a top-notch science writer with an expert eye for the coolest stories in insect biology. If you're a parent who wants their kids to get interested in biology, this is the book to start that journey. --Joseph Grey Ballenger Author InformationREA MANDERINO, PhD, spent her childhood raising tiger swallowtails on the parsley in her grandmother's garden. Her passion for insects ignited with her high school insect collection. She went on to receive her PhD in entomology from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |