Author : Judy Burris
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 13,59 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1603425632
Provides information about insects commonly found in backyards and explains the many advantages they provide.
Author : Moira Butterfield
Publisher :
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 25,99 MB
Release : 2024-03-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0711286558
The Secret Life of Bugs is a collection of delightful stories and engaging facts, which imparts a love of bugs and nature on the next generation, inspiring them to look after the world around them. Let Luna a friendly ladybug lead you through this beautiful first guide to bug life. Learn about bug habitats--who lives where, teeny tiny bugs (featherwing beetles) to the largest of critters (giant stick insect and goliath beetles). Find out the amazing things that bugs can do, like flying high or disguising themselves. Read magical creepy crawlie folklore stories from around the planet, too. The ladybug has learnt much on her travels and will be a great guide for young readers, perhaps inspiring them to develop a lifelong love of bugs. Following on from The Secret of Trees, The Secret Life of Bees, The Secret Life of Birds and The Secret Life of Oceans, Bugs is the next book in the series. Sumptuous and detailed illustrations have pride of place in this magical book that mixes natural history with a splash of fantasy, creating a book to be pored over time and again.
Author : Bob Barner
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 37,97 MB
Release : 2012-01-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1452110042
Pretty ladybugs, fluttering butterflies, creepy daddy longlegs, and roly-poly bugs are some of the familiar creatures featured in this whimsically illustrated insect album. Complete with an "actual size" chart and bug-o-meter listing fun facts about each bug, Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! will inform and entertain curious little bug lovers everywhere.
Author : Erica McAlister
Publisher :
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 46,78 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Diptera
ISBN : 9780565094751
Author : Jim Arnosky
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,21 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Insects
ISBN : 9781402777660
Celebrates the beauty and diversity of hundreds of insects and spiders in an illustrated work that features eight gatefolds depicting butterflies, beetles, spiders, and other insects.
Author : Zahid Ameer
Publisher : Zahid Ameer
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 43,38 MB
Release : 2024-02-26
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Discover the captivating world of pill bugs in our comprehensive eBook, 'Exploring the Secret Lives of Pill Bugs.' Delve into their unique behaviors, ecological significance, and evolutionary adaptations as we unravel the mysteries behind these fascinating creatures. From their role in nutrient cycling to their intriguing defense mechanisms, this eBook offers a deep dive into the hidden lives of pill bugs. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, educators, and curious minds alike, embark on a journey of discovery with our informative and engaging exploration of the enigmatic world of pill bugs.
Author : Judy Burris
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 10,44 MB
Release : 2011-06-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1603427074
This fun book will have kids bugging out! Explore the fascinating miniature world of spiders, beetles, grasshoppers, butterflies, and more as stunning photography combines with expert information to create an up-close-and-personal look at the hidden lives of these tiny backyard residents. Watch each creature progress through different life stages as they eat, grow, and learn in a natural setting. Surprising and captivating, this one-of-a-kind introduction to the crawlers and flyers just outside the door is a delight for nature lovers of all ages.
Author : P. Passerin d'Entrèves
Publisher :
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 32,46 MB
Release : 1976
Category : Science
ISBN :
Pond life - Termites - Diptera - Ants - Bess and wasps - Camouflage and mimicry - Butterflies and moths - Metamorphosis of the caterpillar - Scarab beetles - Jumping insects - Locuststs_
Author : Sue Monk Kidd
Publisher : Penguin Books
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 21,20 MB
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0143124323
Now in paperback comes the intoxicating debut novel of "one motherless daughter's discovery of ... the strange and wondrous places we find love" ("The Washington Post"). Sue Monk Kidd's ravishing work is set in South Carolina in 1964.
Author : Erik Holm
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 798 pages
File Size : 43,44 MB
Release : 2017-03-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1775842002
Insectopedia uncovers the fascinating and infinitely varied world of insects. It explores their intriguing behaviour and biology – from mating and breeding, metamorphosis and movement to sight, smell, hearing and their adaptations to heat and cold. A chapter on superorganisms probes the curious phenomenon of social communities among insects; another covers the critical role that these creatures play in maintaining the fragile balance of life on our planet. The book concludes with a 60-page illustrated field guide, describing most insect orders and their main families. Previously published as Insectlopedia of Southern Africa, this fully revised and redesigned edition includes up-to-date information throughout, an expanded ID section, and several hundred new photographs. Sales points: more than 700 photographs, many depicting seldom photographed insect behaviours, clear, easy to read text, and a range of feature and fact boxes that add a lively touch, includes an ID section with photographs and line illustrations, the author is well known for his radio talks on insects.
