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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 830L
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English
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Earth has more than a million species of insects! There are helpful insects, harmful insects, flying insects, insects that work together, endangered insects, and some really weird insects! This fun book with great photographs will delight children and encourage them to identify insects in their world. It will also give them information to write their own books about insects!
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Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
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In light of the dwindling honey bee population, this century-old guide is more relevant than ever. Written by the scion of a celebrated family of beekeepers that continues to operate today, the richly illustrated volume is the perfect companion for beginning beekeepers as well as those with a casual interest in bees. Reader-friendly information ranges from background on bee anatomy and the social structure of bee communities to different types...
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English
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In a world all too familiar with environmental disasters, Horst Kornberger argues that the bee crisis is a more significant problem than deforestation, pollution and global warming put together, as it points to the causes behind all these.
Global Hive is a rallying cry for a new understanding of world ecology. More than a study of bees, this book offers both an entirely new way of thinking about the bee crisis and its causes, and a way to use the...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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In this book, early fluent readers will learn why Asian giant hornets are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, fullcolor photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about Asian giant hornets and how scientists work to control their population.
Infographics aid understanding, and an activity...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this book, early fluent readers will learn why emerald ash borers are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, fullcolor photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about emerald ash borers and how scientists work to control their population.
An infographic aids understanding, and an...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
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What can we learn about the health of an ecosystem through dragonflies? This book takes readers to our freshwater sources to see how pollution is disrupting the reproduction of dragonflies, how humans are to blame, and what we can do to fix it.
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English
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Without bees our world would be dull and our diet mundane, virtually no flowers or fruit for starters. Love Bees introduces why bees matter and how we can all help them survive in the modern world of many pitfalls perpetrated by Homo sapiens. A great read with content for all the family.
BugLife
Bees need our love and attention! Bee colonies are fast declining and our buzzing buddies need our help urgently if they are to recover and thrive.
In Love...
10) Bees matter
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
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"This title takes readers through our warming world where bee habitats are dwindling. Learn why humans are the cause of dropping bee populations and what we can do to help them bounce back"--
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English
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Introduction to Insects in North America
Insects in North America are incredibly diverse, with over 77,000 species that are either native or introduced to the continent. They can be found in every type of habitat, from the highest mountain peaks to the deepest ocean depths. Insects are the most abundant creatures on the planet and play an incredibly important role in the functioning of many ecosystems. They provide a food source for many other species,...
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English
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"Welcome to the awe-inspiring world of bees - a guide to their history, behavior, bounty & more. From backyard beekeeping to bee-centric foods and home goods, there's no end to humankind's fascination with bees. The Complete Bee Handbook is a compelling read and easy-to-understand reference, packed with practical and thought-provoking information for new bee lovers and seasoned beekeepers alike. Explore the past, present, and future of bees, including...
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English
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"From building a hive to harvesting honey, a top urban beekeeper shares how to care for bees the simple, mindful way. Global bee populations have been rapidly declining for years, and it's not just our honey supply that's at stake: the contribution of bees to the pollination of crops is essential to human survival. But even in industrial apiaries, bees are in distress, hiving in synthetic and hostile environments. Enter idle beekeeping: the grassroots,...
14) We need bees
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Explores the roles of bees in ecosystems, including bees' importance to ecosystems, threats to bee populations, and conservation efforts. Features sidebars, two infographics, and a "That's Amazing!" special feature"--
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English
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Most North Americans would rather squish a bug than eat it. But roasted grubs are a favorite in Australia, the Batswana eat live termites, and stir-fried dragonflies are a delicacy in Indonesia. More than one-fourth of the world's population eats insects-a practice called entomophagy. Bugs for Breakfast helps middle-grade readers understand the role insects fill in feeding people around the world. Readers will be introduced to the insect specialties...
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English
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Earth's insects are in trouble. That's one half of this book's simple but incredibly important message. The book's other, more hopeful, "call to action" is that everyone can do something to help protect bees, beetles, and thousands of other insects.
Without insects, many animals, including birds, amphibians, fish, and reptiles could not survive. Humans would struggle to grow enough food and decomposers would not be at work recycling dead plants...
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English
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"These little eight-legged creatures are often the stuff of people’s nightmares, but spiders are amazing animals that are essential for our world. Told from a spider’s point of view, in this book spiders set out to convince their human doubters that they really aren’t out to scare or harm people. In fact, they are far too busy weaving beautiful silk structures, hunting, keeping insect pests under control and raising their young to want to frighten...
20) Tiger Mosquitoes
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English
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This title explores the role of tiger mosquitoes in introduced environments, how humans helped spread the species, the threats they pose to ecosystems, and efforts being taken to manage them. This book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
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