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"A visual and informative guide to the numerous crawly creatures on Earth, now revised and updated in the relaunched DK Eyewitness Books format. Get up close and personal and be an eyewitness to some of the most successful, adaptable, and numerous crawly creatures on the planet with DK Eyewitness Books: Insect. See how the first animals to fly actually take to the skies; discover the difference between beetles and bugs; witness a wasp building a nest;...

A young spider discovers, day by day, that there is a lot to learn about being a spider, including how to spin webs and avoid vacuum cleaners.

Grab your magnifying glass and head out to discover all about insects - their different types, body-structures, and behaviors. Filled with eye-catching images and bite-sized information, every young nature enthusiast will marvel at the mind-boggling facts about these adaptable creatures. The book covers the seven major insect groups and includes profiles for over 40 amazing insects, such as the stag beetle, monarch butterfly, and honeybee. Dive into...

Describes the hunting activities of various bugs, including the praying mantis, wood ant, and dragonfly.

"Simple text accompanied by full-color photographs give an upclose look at mosquitoes. Intended for kindergarten through third grade students"--Provided by publisher.

A lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies.

"Set over a 24-hour period, meet busy honeybees, transforming caterpillars, and an army of leafcutter ants in this kids' nonfiction book about the coolest insects on Earth. Follow the lives of individual bugs as they fly, hunt, hide, and scuttle their way through their day. Bug expert Dr. Jessica L. Ware introduces characters from cicadas to butterflies in the style of a nature documentary, with a sprinkling of simple science explanations perfect...

Describes the anatomy, behavior, and habitat of various insects. Includes: Dogbane Leaf Beetle, Eastern Velvet Ant, Giant Stag Beetle, Praying Mantis, Monarch Butterfly, Virginia Ctenuchid Moth, Black Horse Fly, Southeastern Lubber Grasshopper, Common Whitetail, Giant Walkingstick, Gladiator meadow Katydid, Whirligig Beetle, Silverfish, Honeybee, Luna Moth, German Cockroach, Convergent Ladybug Beetle (with aphid), Mayfly.

First person narrative by the author offers a wealth of facts and information about insects and explores the vital function that insects play in the world, from their role as pollinators and recyclers to their potential as a nutritious and sustainable food source. Includes a suggested reading list for further information.

Clever rhymes from Brian P. Cleary and comical illustrations from Martin Goneau explain the traits that all insects have in common and help you determine which creatures belong in this six-legged group.