ADVENTURES WITH INSECTS (World of Science) - Hardcover

Karen Kwek

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 981123325X ISBN 13: 9789811233258

Publisher: WS Education, 2021

Synopsis

Often overlooked or trampled underfoot as pests, insects in fact dominate the animal kingdom by sheer number ― more than half of all animal species on the planet are insect species. Do you know which insect babies look nothing like their parents? Or why ants cultivate special relationships with aphids and treehoppers? Get ready for the buzz about bees and marvel at master aviator the monarch butterfly. From the creepy cockroach to the fascinating orchid mantis, our insect representatives will wow you with their winged or leggy exploits!

Contents: All About Insects: Something to Chew On; A Feeling About Antennae; Coming Out of Their Shells; Ultimate Body Armour; Backyard Bugs: How Do Antlion Sand Traps Work?; The Importance of Beeing; Special Relationships: Why Does the Treehopper Befriend Ants?; Tears of Refreshment? We'll Drink to That!; Marvellous Talents: Monarch Migration; Lighting Up; Hiding in Plain Sight; Unwanted!: Resident Evil; Army of Destroyers; Insect Insider: Ladybird; Insects with Faces; A Stick or an Insect?; Dung Beetle; Dead Leaf Butterfly; Hummingbird Hawk-Moth; Driver Ants of Africa; Quiz Challenge: So, How Much Do You Really Know About Insects?;

Readership: 6-12 year olds, Singapore, Asia-Pacific, worldwide. Trade, schools, libraries everywhere.

Edition details

• Publisher: WS Education
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 981123325X
• ISBN 13: 9789811233258
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 80
• Editor: Karen Kwek