An illustrated introduction to a variety of beetle species with information on unique characteristics and how these insects have adapted to survive.

Looks a flying insects, describing their physical feature and defense mechanism, and including such creatures as bumblebees, paper wasps, shorthorn grasshoppers, and blowflies.

An introduction to how insects give birth and care for their young.

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

Books in this series introduce readers to the exciting world of insects and arachnids. Each title uses simple text and vibrant photographs to introduce one important bug feature or behavior. In "Bug Homes," children learn about the many different habitats that provide homes for bugs.

Books in this series introduce readers to the exciting world of insects and arachnids. Each title uses simple text and vibrant photographs to introduce one important bug feature or behavior. In "Bug Senses," children learn about the different ways bugs sense the world around them, and the body parts they use to sense.

Inside this book, meet 12 insects that take "home sweet home" to a whole new level. From maggots that wriggle and crawl through blocks of cheese to the tiny bloodsuckers that set up home on our pets, every page is packed with truly unbelievable facts. Perfect for reluctant readers, these books deliver life sciences in the creepiest, yuckiest way possible!

Great French entomologist's charming essays on insect life combine scientific rigor with the style of a literary classic. Beautifully written passages reveal the intricate, fascinating worlds of the beetle, cicada, praying mantis, glow-worm, wasp, grub, cricket, locust, and other creatures as they hunt, build nests, feed families, and more. Rare volume will delight any naturalist.

Simone and her team of entomologists travel to Costa Rica's lush rain forest to investigate some strange looking army ants that appear to have not one but two abdomens.

"Bugs make up more than 90 percent of all living things on Earth, but it can be difficult for people to remember that fact because of how tiny most are. Some bugs can only be viewed with the aid of a microscope. Others can be seen with the naked eye, but the details of their bodies must be magnified before they become visible. Through . . . full-color photographs and in-depth sidebars, this volume explores what exactly counts as a bug, why it is important...