Roly-Poly Pillbugs


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Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, diet, habitat, and lifespan of the pillbug.




Pill Bugs Up Close


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Information about the characteristics of pill bugs with close-up photographs.




I'm a Pill Bug


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Readers can follow the "scavengers of nature" and discover how these little creatures spend their days, what they eat, where and when they sleep, and how they protect themselves.




Next Time You See a Pill Bug


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Chances are that just under a nearby rock, you'll spot a roly-poly pill bug. Encourage a child to take a close look, and introduce a fascinating creature. Gently pick it up and watch as it rolls into a ball and unrolls to take a walk. This cousin to lobsters and crabs sheds its crusty skin and will tickle your hand with its 14 (count 'em ) wiggly legs. Awaken a sense of wonder in a child with the Next Time You See series from NSTA Kids. The books will inspire elementary-age children to experience the enchantment of everyday phenomena, such as pill bugs, fireflies, seashells, and sunsets. Free supplementary activities are available on the NSTA website. Especially designed to be experienced with an adult--be it a parent, teacher, or friend--Next Time You See books serve as a reminder that you don't have to look far to find something remarkable in nature.




A Pill Bug's Life


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Examines the life cycle of a Nature Upclose: A Pill Bug's Life




Huge & Huggable Mochimochi


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From the author of the incredibly original Knitting Mochimochi comes a delightful collection of supersized, quick-and-easy knitted toy creations sure to please knitters of all ages. Bigger sometimes does mean better. In Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi Anna Hrachovec charmed knitters with her adorable miniature Mochimochi Land creatures. In Huge + Huggable Mochimochi she gives us knitted toys with even more to love. With 20 large-scale projects, from a massive monster truck to a pirate pillow pal and a super-cute bag buddy that converts from knapsack to shoulder bag, these playful knits make wonderful gifts and whimsical decorations. Anna also explains how to size the projects up or down so the knitter can customize each piece as desired.




Hank's Big Day


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Perfect for reading aloud, this spare, charming picture book about a day in the life of a pill bug in suburbia is also about an unusual friendship. Hank is a pill bug with a busy lifeā€”for a pill bug, that is. His daily routine involves nibbling a dead leaf, climbing up a long stick, avoiding a skateboarder, and playing pretend with his best friend, a human girl named Amelia, in her backyard. And when day is done, Hank likes nothing better than returning home to his cozy rock.




Pillbug


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Why do pillbugs need water? What is an exoskeleton? What do pillbugs do when they are scared? Are you brave enough to find out more about these interesting creatures? How are born? How do they grow, feed, move, and have babies? Where do they live and what do they look like? What makes them special?




Ralphina, the Roly-Poly


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Ralphina, a roly-poly, wants to make friends with the boy in the house. Includes facts about roly-polies and rainbows.




Ask the Bugman


Book Description

How to control household pests in a more environmentally friendly way.