Nature Close-Up - Ant Lions and Lacewings - Hardcover

Elaine Pascoe

9781410303103: Nature Close-Up - Ant Lions and Lacewings

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1410303101 ISBN 13: 9781410303103

Publisher: Blackbirch Press, 2004

Some of the insect world's fiercest predators-ant lions, lacewings, and their relatives -- are introduced in this book. Learn how to keep an ant lion and observe this fascinating insect as it digs a pit trap for its unwary prey.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Review:

"Readers get a virtual bug's-eye view of the natural world in these beautifully photographed, succinctly written introductions. Both titles are well organized, with terms defined as they appear. However, it is the photography that is the highlight here. Different-sized, sharply focused pictures complement the text on almost every page; many are remarkably detailed, extreme close-ups of flower or insect anatomy... With their excellent photography, crisp texts, and intriguing activities, both titles will be useful additions to most natural-history sections."
--School Library Journal (March 2004) (School Library Journal 20040301)

"Each book in the series features solid information, excellent photography, and genuine inquiry investigations. The books are ideal for teachers and students in the middle level. These well-written books are sure to generate interest in real and intriguing scientific explorations."
-- ScienceScope (Febraury 2003) (Science Scope 20030201)

"Good photos and activities and experiments suited to students in the early elementary school grades are the best features of this book."
-- Science Books & Films (January-Febraury 2002) (Science Books & Films 20020201)

From School Library Journal:

Grade 4-8–These titles give readers close-up views of the featured animals and overviews of their life cycles and feeding habits. The investigations suggested in each book could be used as science-fair projects. All three volumes combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest text to captivate and delight students. There may not be a huge demand for materials on these creatures, but the presentations are attractive and well organized.–Jean Lowery, Bishop Woods Elementary School, New Haven, CT
Copyright � Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.