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Did you know that without insects, humankind could not survive? This illustrated, fact-filled title explores the huge variety of insects, with a focus on what makes an insect an insect, the differences between the groups, and why insects are the most important animal group on Earth. Broken down into sections exploring each of the main types of insect, each section takes a different, playfully visual approach to really capture the character of the...
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"There are all kinds of bugs lurking just outside the house. Large, vibrant illustrations give readers a close-up peek at these alien-like beasties. Stunning images from scanning electron microscopes give a close-up view of incredible mini beasts, revealing every hair on the back of a flea, the beautiful scales on a moth's wing, and the amazing compound eye of a fly. Kids will discover what a fly likes to eat and how it digests its food or how a pond...
6) Insect
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Eyewitness books volume 17
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Discover the busy and intriguing world of insects - their structure, life history, and fascinating variety.
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A sequel to Atlas of Extinct Animals and Atlas of Endangered Animals, this large-format encyclopedia focuses on the world's largest group of animals--insects. Insects are the most diverse and abundant creatures on Earth, yet we often overlook their critical role in our ecosystem. Insectopia, the third book in the Large Encyclopedias series, invites young readers to explore the fascinating world of insects with expert entomologist JiY̕ Kolibac and...
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The teeming bug kingdom comes into view, bigger than ever and enlarged to staggering proportions with highly detailed electron microscope photographs, along with occasional real-size insect images beside them to give readers a true sense of scale. Readers will get an amazing and up-close perspective on such creatures as the voraciously hungry caterpillar; the vividly colored Calleta Silkmoth, with blue-and-black spikes covering its body; a Swallowtail...
12) Ask a bug
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Presents in question-and-answer format information and trivia about insects, including if all bees make honey, why spiders don't stick to their webs, and the best insect disguises.
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"Crawling with bugs to find, count and talk about, this fascinating picture book provides hours of puzzle-solving fun. Spot beetles scurrying across desert dunes, butterflies flitting through the jungle, caterpillars muching on cabbage leaves, and many, many more bugs."--Page 4 of cover.
14) 199 bugs
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This colourful picture reference book contains exactly 199 illustrations of bugs from around the world. From familiar species to spot in a garden, to exotic giant centipedes and hairy tarantulas, there's plenty to discover. Categories include: Night-time bugs, Lots of spiders and In a jungle.
15) Bugs
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"Macro photography zooms in on bug eyes, jaws, hairs and more to reveal how unique features of bugs help them adapt to their habitats"--Provided by publisher.
17) Insectos
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Photographs and text explore the world of insects, including beetles, flies, butterflies, wasps, bees, and ants.
"Descubre el concurrido mundo de los insectos: su estructura, historia y fascinante variedad"-- Cover.