Insects: The Most Fun Bug Book Ever - Hardcover

Collard III, Sneed B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1580896421 ISBN 13: 9781580896429

Publisher: Charlesbridge, 2017

Synopsis

Popular science writer Sneed B. Collard III gets creepy-crawly with many different kinds of insects, detailing their habitats, defense systems, communication techniques, and mating rituals. Colorful, closeup photos are paired with a kid-friendly narrative that boasts humor and accessible explanations about beetles, spider wasps, moths, and more.

For kids who love creepy-crawlies — School Library Journal

A lighthearted invitation to join the insect-appreciation club: "Righteous exoskeleton, dude!"— Kirkus Reviews

About this title

About the Author

Sneed B. Collard III is the author several children’s books for Charlesbridge including, Creepy Creatures, Our Wet World, Forest in the Clouds, and One Night in the Coral Sea. Other books include Sea Snakes (Boyds Mills Press), Smart Survivors(NorthWord Press), Animal Dads (Houghton Mifflin), and Monteverde (Franklin Watts). These books have won a number of awards and honors from organizations such as the American Library Association, New York Public Library, National Council of Teachers of English, and Reading Rainbow.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

Planet Earth is a decent place for us mammals to live. Fish, reptiles, and birds do pretty well here, too. But if you look at all the animals on our planet, one thing becomes clear: while Earth is a good place for many kinds of critters, it is absolutely great for one particular group of animals—INSECTS!

Don’t believe me? Check out this chart:

Edition details

• Publisher: Charlesbridge
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1580896421
• ISBN 13: 9781580896429
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48