"Explore the buzzing world of insects, the most successful and numerous creatures in the animal kingdom which are vital to life on our planet. Witness stag beetles battle, locusts leap, caterpillars crunch, and the amazing range of camouflage tricks, disguises, and tactics insects use to avoid their many predators" --

Watch out for these masters of defense-stick insects! Their secret weapon is being able to hide in plain sight. To protect themselves from predators, they have developed long, narrow bodies. They blend right in to the branches they live on. Some stick insects even have extra growths that look like leaves for more camouflage. Stick insects also protect themselves by being most active at night when it is even harder to see them. They escape from predators...

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to moths.

Discusses what makes hornets similar to and different from other insects and reveals details about hornets' bodies.

"Engaging images accompany information about disgusting bugs. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

"Stick insects use their bodies to hide in plain sight. They escape predators by falling to the forest floor, where they look like sticks and fallen leaves. Learn about stick insects with augmented reality experiences"--

Enter the world of bug builders! Bugs can build structures that are as complex as the ones that we build! Readers will learn about the amazing things tiny creatures such as silkworms and beetles can build in this inviting nonfiction title that features detailed photos, riveting facts, informational text, a glossary for vocabulary improvement, and a list of useful websites.

All hornets are scary, but Japanese giant hornets are downright deadly. These massive flying insects are much bigger than the hornets in your backyard and can turn an ordinary day outside into a fight for survival. Readers will marvel at these horrible hornets, how they live, and how other animals try to fight them off. Full-color photographs show these terrifying creatures up close and personal, displaying just how large they are and what makes them...

Explores a variety of unusual insects, including locusts, army ants, and scarab beetles, and examines their biological make-up, environment, and behavior.

Nasty stinging creatures that destroy crops and spread disease -- if that's your opinion of insects, read this fascinating book to discover the other side of the story. Without insects to pollinate flowers, we sould have no fruit. Without bees, we sould have no honey. Maggots are not pretty, but they help to make the world a cleaner and healthier place. -- from page 2 of cover.