"The award-winning duo of Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long team up again, this time creating a gorgeous look at the fascinating world of beetles. From flea beetles to bombardier beetles, an incredible variety of these beloved bugs are showcased here in all their splendor."--

A simple description of the habitat, physical characteristics, life cycle, and eating habits of lions, one of the big wild cats who roar.

When a field mouse asks Carl the earthworm why he tunnels through the dirt, Carl doesn't have an answer, so he sets off to find out.

Simple text and photographs present the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of termites.

Bumblebee queens begin the spring alone, but can create colonies of hundreds throughout the year. Follow one queen as she finds a nest, gathers nectar, lays eggs and tends her colony through spring, summer, and fall.

Honeybees are known for their familiar buzzing and honey production. Learn how an experiment meant to increase honey production created aggressive Africanized honeybees that have taken over territory and caused big problems for beekeepers, farmers, and anyone unlucky enough to disturb them.

"Insects are the most numerous and diverse animal class of Earth, with over 1 million species identified. Each type is adapted to its surroundings with unique behavior and body parts. Start simple, by introducing kids to the world of insects with beautiful photography and easy-to-read text featuring familiar backyard species." -- From publisher website.

"Insects are the most numerous and diverse animal class of Earth, with over 1 million species identified. Each type is adapted to its surroundings with unique behavior and body parts. Start simple, by introducing kids to the world of insects with beautiful photography and easy-to-read text featuring familiar backyard species." -- From publisher website.

Easy-to-read text, bright, colorful design, and oversized, close-up photos bring readers into the wonderful world of butterflies! This book describes a butterfly's body parts, eating habits, and defense mechanisms. Covered in detail is the butterfly's life cycle, as the insect changes from egg to caterpillar to pupa to adult. Readers will learn about butterfly habitats, hibernation, and migration. Also covered are different types of butterflies, including...

In Grasshoppers, beginning readers will learn how grasshoppers find food and defend themselves from predators. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover the world of grasshoppers. A labeled diagram helps readers identify a grasshopper's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about grasshoppers online using our safe search engine that provides...