Stink Bugs (Bullfrog Books: Insect World)

Mari Schuh

ISBN 10: 162031164X ISBN 13: 9781620311646

Publisher: Jump!, 2015

Synopsis

In Stink Bugs, beginning readers will learn how stink bugs hunt for food and defend themselves from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of stink bugs.

About this title

About the Author:

Mari Schuh is the author of more than 200 nonfiction children's books, covering topics from tomatoes to tornadoes. She has written numerous articles for daily newspapers and has presented at the West Virginia Book Festival. Mari lives in Wisconsin with her husband and their house rabbit, Kindle.

Review:

Highly engaging photography supports basic information, making this set a good fit for preschoolers and new readers. Short, simple sentences offer readability rather than drama; the excitement comes from the crystal-clear photographs. Large main images include full-body views and extreme close-ups that highlight different features of each insect. In Grasshoppers, for example, an up-close photo of a spitting grasshopper is followed by a riveting view of the insect's takeoff, and another page turn captures it in mid-flight. Sequences in which larger animals threaten insects are less successful, since no true interaction is shown in the photos. For the most part, though, the use of minimal text and carefully selected, high-quality photographs is just right for the intended audience. VERDICT Wonderful choices for this age group. --School Library Journal (04/2015)

About this edition

• Publisher: Jump!
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 162031164X
• ISBN 13: 9781620311646
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 24