Insects (Weird and Wonderful)

Hadden, Sue

ISBN 10: 1568470096 ISBN 13: 9781568470092

Publisher: Thomson Learning, 1993

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Examines the habitats and characteristics of various insects, including the ladybug, water measurer, and stag beetle

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Grade 4-6-Some of the more bizarre aspects of the insect world are featured in this introduction. Each two-page section focuses on a different subject, such as metamorphosis, locomotion, camouflage, warning colors, symbiotic relationships, etc. The text briefly outlines each topic and then gives examples by describing the special physical characteristics or habits of two different kinds of insects. Twenty-six species are highlighted, most of which are highly unusual in appearance or behavior. Sharp, full-color closeups of each insect appear on every page; half of which are full page. Particularly outstanding is the shot of a praying mantis holding its prey in outstretched forelegs. While succinctly written and well organized, the coverage is inconsistent. For instance, habitat and size are often not included. Most, but not all, of the species are identified by common names in captions. Millicent Selsam's Backyard Insects (Scholastic, 1988) covers camouflage, warning colors, mimicry, etc. in a bit more detail; Ron and Nancy Goor's Insect Metamorphosis (Atheneum, 1990) is a more thorough discussion of development; and Oxford Scientific Films' Hide and Seek and Danger Colors (both 1986, Putnam) include more species. Although Hadden's title lacks enough information for reports, its excellent photography will attract browsers.
Karey Wehner, San Francisco Public Library
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