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After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts. Life there is no fun, until James receives some magical, tiny green things and accidentally drops them by the old peach tree and strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Inside, James meets a bunch of oversized friends-- Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug,...
2) Hi, Fly Guy!
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
When Buzz captures a fly to enter in The Amazing Pet Show, his parents and the judges tell him that a fly cannot be a pet, but Fly Guy proves them wrong.
3) Insect
Author
Series
Eyewitness books volume 17
Language
English
Description
Discusses the physical attributes of insects, kinds of insects, and how insects live.
Explores the anatomy, behavior, and ecological role of the world's most populous class of animals.
"Explore the buzzing world of insects, the most successful and numerous creatures in the animal kingdom which are vital to life on our planet. Witness stag beetles battle, locusts leap, caterpillars crunch, and the amazing range of camouflage tricks, disguises, and...
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
63 pages : color illustrations ; 35 cm
Language
English
Description
Introductory spreads explain that bugs live nearly everywhere on Earth and give tips on how to become a young bug spotter. The book is divided into key groups of bugs, including beetles, moths, butterflies, bees, snails, crickets, grasshoppers, worms and spiders, all illustrated with scenic compositions. Some spreads approach the world of bugs thematically, such as bugs that come out at night, baby creepy-crawlies and life cycles, how bugs hide and...
11) Insects
Author
Series
Physical Desc
61 p. : col. ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and metamorphosis of insects and examines kinds of garden insects, woodland insects, insects in the home, and others.
12) Bugs for lunch
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
c1999
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Rhyming text introduces bug-eating animals such as geckos, trout, or even people. Includes additional facts about each creature.
13) On beyond bugs!
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
c1999
Physical Desc
45 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Rhyming text and illustrations depict the Cat in the Hat and his friends exploring the many different kinds of insects, their characteristics, and behavior.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
1996
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
80 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
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.
16) Ladybugs
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Description
"This new and updated edition presents the latest scientific information on ladybugs in language accessible for young readers through bright illustrations, informative diagrams, and easy-to-read text. Kids will rethink what they know about the little red bug while being introduced to biology vocabulary and environmentalism. See the ladybug grow from an egg to an adult. Explore just some of the different colorings and markings from the thousands of...
19) Insect detective
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2010, c2009
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Physical Desc
28, [1] p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Become an insect detective and find out just what the insects around you are up to!"--Dust jacket flap.
An enticing, fact-filled invitation to explore the world of insects. Includes hands-on activities.
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