Look Closer: An Introduction to Bug-Watching

Describes a variety of insects and how they can be observed in a garden, in open fields, in the woods, and in water.

PreSchool-Grade 2-Stunning visuals and simple curious facts teach children about some of the strange creatures of the bug world. Holland's soft, pastel artwork features views through a magnifying glass of various insects drawn in superb detail, including aphids, lacewings, and spittlebugs. The straightforward, easy-to-read text describes a variety of insects and where they can be observed in nature. A concluding identification guide presents drawings as well as brief descriptions of the 14 bugs covered. Some of the suggestions for further reading are more appropriate for older children and adults. A fine introduction to the insect world.
Maren Ostergard, Bellevue Regional Library, WA
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Gr. 1-4. Holland invites young children to grab a magnifying glass and appreciate the diversity of bugs, including aphids, ants, spittlebugs, and dragonflies. Each spread introduces a different bug in its natural setting, providing information about where it lives, how it hides, what it eats, and how it gets its food. The softly colored, realistic illustrations show a magnified view, so readers can see the details discussed in the text. A note at the back talks about how entomologists view "true" bugs, and an illustrated double-page identification chart summarizes the facts about 14 kinds of bugs. For elementary-school science classes and hands-on observation outside. Kathy Broderick
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