
Insects for Kids
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Explore the wonderful world of flying insects!-for kids ages 5 to 7
Like a little caterpillar transforming into a beautiful butterfly, get ready to embark on an incredible journey of the mind and imagination. Perfect for kids ages 5 to 7, Insects for Kids is packed with amazing photographs and fascinating facts about these little (and not so little!) winged critters. From bugs in your own backyard to ones that live in far-off jungles, take flight with these creepy crawly airborne insects.
During this exciting, science-filled adventure, you'll discover why certain insects buzz, which prehistoric bug was the size of a large bird, and other fun facts. Learn about beetles, dragonflies, moths, and more-and find out how they fly, jump, chirp, sting, and communicate. Discover how to identify and observe insects in your local area, conduct scientific experiments, and learn to plant a pollination garden as you become a true insect expert.
Insects for Kids includes:
- So many insects!-Explore in-depth information on a wide variety of insects that take flight.
- Simple layout-The book's organization is clear and easy-to-follow.
- Wow factor!-The bright and vivid photographs show the insects in unbelievable detail.
Soar through the insect world with Insects for Kids.
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DR. SHARMAN JOHNSTON is a lifelong educator who believes that reading is the key to unlocking adventure, wonder, and school success. "Dr. J" spends most of her time creating activity books and other resources designed to help young children understand and explore the world around them. She lives on a lake in East Texas, surrounded by forests-and lots of insects!
Content
- Intro
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Welcome, Junior Scientist!
- Part One: Amazing Insects
- The First Insects
- Meet the Insect Class
- Insects, Head to Feet
- Wondrous Wings
- From Egg to Adult
- Beginning Again
- Let's Chat . . . About Insect Communication
- Insects Near and Far
- The Good Guys
- Part Two: Insects Up Close
- Coleoptera: Beetles
- Bombardier Beetles
- Common Whirligig Beetle
- Royal Goliath Beetle
- Rainbow Scarab
- Lepidoptera: Butterflies and Moths
- Common Crow Butterfly
- Hummingbird Hawk-Moth
- Luna Moth
- Monarch Butterfly
- Diptera: Flies, Flies, Flies!
- Bluebottle Fly
- Asian Tiger Mosquito
- Stalk-Eyed Fly
- Striped Horsefly
- Hymenoptera: Bees, Wasps, and Other Stingers
- Horntail (or Wood Wasp)
- Japanese Honeybee
- Black-and-Yellow Mud Dauber (or Dirt Dobber)
- Tarantula Hawk Wasp
- Hemiptera: The True Bugs
- 17-Year Cicada
- Hibiscus Harlequin Bug (or Cotton Harlequin Bug)
- Oak Treehopper
- Common Water Strider
- Orthoptera: Insects That Chirp, Jump, and Fly
- House Cricket
- Leichhardt's Grasshopper
- Oblong-Winged Katydid
- Snowy Tree Cricket (or Thermometer Cricket)
- Neuroptera: Net-Winged Insects
- Ant Lion (or Doodlebug)
- Common Green Lacewing
- Macaronius Owlfly
- Wasp Mantidfly
- More to Discover
- Glossary
- About the Author
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