The Natural World of Bugs & Insects

by Ken Preston-Mafham
The Natural World of Bugs & Insects
Author: Ken Preston-Mafham
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2001
Genre: Nature
ISBN:
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The number of species that make up insects, arachnids, and myriapoda (centipedes and millipedes) is uncountable and has evolved to fill every possible ecological niche. This visual encyclopedia is a fascinating and informative study of these tiny and amazing creatures. Written by two brothers who have devoted their careers to investigating bugs and insects, this book even features a species never before documented.

The Book of Brilliant Bugs

by Jess French
The Book of Brilliant Bugs
Author: Jess French
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2020-03-24
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0744022614
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Enter the kingdom of bugs and their close relatives for a magical journey through the forest floor, down into the deepest caves, and even across the open ocean... Insects, arachnids, worms, and mollusks are crawling across the pages of this colorful bug book, which combines gorgeous illustrations and photos to help young animal enthusiasts spot and learn all the main bug groups. From dancing bees to cartwheeling spiders, from butterfly athletes to the beetles that eat poo, they'll learn all about the incredible secret world of creepy-crawlies. And they'll find out how bugs help to look after our planet too. The Book of Brilliant Bugs, written by insect expert Jess French and illustrated by Claire McElfatrick, takes children on a fascinating journey of exploration, showing them just how amazing creepy-crawlies are, what they do for our planet, and how we can help them. It includes bug relatives such as slimy slugs, web-spinning spiders, and scuttling centipedes, plus amazing facts on how bugs pass on messages, compete for food, seek true love, and fill the air with buzzing wings.

The Fantastic World of Bugs

by Danae Wolfe
The Fantastic World of Bugs
Author: Danae Wolfe
Publisher: Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2021-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781956462197
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Crawl along to discover the bugs that roam this great green planet! From the soils to the skies, bugs are all around us. They each play very important roles in our ecosystem and learning about them is both exciting and essential for children's educational journey. With the help of this beautiful book your child will learn: Where to find bugs How to identify them Their shapes and sizes Their favorite foods Adorable fun facts and much more! After this read, children will have a better understanding, fascination, and care for this great green planet and all of its creepy crawling friends. So get ready for fun, and let's go see what we can learn! Encourage your child's curiosity and help them discover all the wonders nature has to offer! Whether you live in a small town or in the heart of a large city, "The Fantastic World of Bugs" will help your child become a bug expert or even a "Junior Entomologist" in no time! Here, at Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream, we believe that children's books are more than just stories - they're vessels of inspiration, education, and imagination. Every book we publish is carefully selected to teach kids valuable lessons that will last a lifetime. From the publisher who brought to you "Fiona Flamingo", "Right Now, I Am Fine", "Zen Pig", "The Snowman's Song", "Bug Soup", and "The Super Tiny Ghost", "The Fantastic World of Bugs" is a welcome addition to our incredible collection of best-selling children's books!

Bug Music

by David Rothenberg
Bug Music
Author: David Rothenberg
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2013-04-16
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1250005213
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Analyzes the role of insects in teaching humans about music, tracing research into exotic insect markets and research labs while explaining how insect sound and movement patterns inspired traditions in rhythm, synchronization, and dance.

Nature All Around: Bugs

by Pamela Hickman
Nature All Around: Bugs
Author: Pamela Hickman
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2019-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1525303724
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A fascinating introduction to the bugs all around us. There are twice as many insects in the world as all other animals combined. They’re everywhere … if we know where to look! This beautifully illustrated book introduces young readers to ants, honeybees, dragonflies and more! It covers their basic body parts, life cycles and habitats. It explains which bugs can be found in each of the four seasons, and where. And it includes a beginner’s bug-watching guide with a series of questions to help kids identify insects in their communities. New and longtime insect-watchers will be buzzing for this one!

Innumerable Insects

by Michael S. Engel
Innumerable Insects
Author: Michael S. Engel
Publisher: Sterling
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2018-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781454923237
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A fascinating look at the world's most numerous inhabitants, illustrated with stunning images from the American Museum of Natural History's Rare Book Collection. It is estimated that there are around five million insect species on Earth, and this magnificent volume tells their incredible story. It covers everything from insect evolution, metamorphosis, and camouflage to society, language, and pollination--plus tales of discovery by intrepid entomologists. More than 180 illustrations describe these fascinating animals down to their tiniest details, from butterflies' iridescent wings to beetles' vibrant colors.

Bugs Rule!

by Whitney Cranshaw
Bugs Rule!
Author: Whitney Cranshaw
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 494
Release: 2013-09-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0691124957
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The essential illustrated introduction to insects for nonscience majors Bugs Rule! provides a lively introduction to the biology and natural history of insects and their noninsect cousins, such as spiders, scorpions, and centipedes. This richly illustrated textbook features more than 830 color photos, a concise overview of the basics of entomology, and numerous sidebars that highlight and explain key points. Detailed chapters cover each of the major insect groups, describing their physiology, behaviors, feeding habits, reproduction, human interactions, and more. Ideal for nonscience majors and anyone seeking to learn more about insects and their arthropod relatives, Bugs Rule! offers a one-of-a-kind gateway into the world of these amazing creatures. Places a greater emphasis on natural history than standard textbooks on the subject Covers the biology and natural history of all the insect orders Provides a thorough review of the noninsect arthropods, such as spiders, scorpions, centipedes, millipedes, and crustaceans Features more than 830 color photos Highlights the importance of insects and other arthropods, including their impact on human society An online illustration package is available to professors

Curious About Insects

by Cathryn Sill
Curious About Insects
Author: Cathryn Sill
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1682632113
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Attention little bug buffs: Get a first glimpse into the natural world of insects! This attractive board book will introduce little insect hounds to basic facts about bugs—from beetles and butterflies to silverfish and moths—while realistic, detailed watercolor art from noted wildlife illustrator John Sill brings this diverse group of animals to life. Simple and clear descriptions of how insects look, where they live, what they eat, and how they move make this third title in the Discovering Nature series a dependable and informative beginning resource on insects and the wonders of the natural world.