The 30 portraits of Insectorama will give you an insect-eye view of some of the most wonderful you can find in parks and forests. On top of that, you'll learn plenty of facts you can share with friends and family: crickets can hear thanks to ear drums located in their abdomen, unlike the Spring Field Cricket that hears through the knees.

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.

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

"A brief introduction to bees, discussing their characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and predators. Includes a range map, life cycle illustration, and amazing facts"--Provided by publisher.

"A brief introduction to dragonflies, discussing their characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and predators. Includes a range map, life cycle illustration, and amazing facts"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text accompanied by full-color photographs give an up-close look at bumblebees"--Provided by publisher.

Butterflies may be one of nature's most beautiful creatures. But do we really know all that much about them? Learn some great butterfly information in this book, from cocoon shapes and migration patterns to strange techniques in fending off predators.

"Simple text accompanied by full-color photographs give an up-close look at crickets"--Provided by publisher.