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Most people know what ants look like, but many of these people don't know much more about this common insect. Over 12,000 ant species live around the world, on every continent except Antarctica. Ants are complex and fascinating creatures. This book focuses on ant anatomy, explores the ant life cycle, and summarizes the members in an ant colony. Fun facts and colorful photographs help readers zoom in on this tiny insect and give them an appreciation...
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Many people think bees are nuisances because they can sting. However, bees have a very important job to do. Bees pollinate our world. Without bees, we wouldn't have many of the foods we eat and many of the beautiful flowers we love. Up-close photographs show how interesting and beautiful bees are. Age-appropriate language allows readers to draw connections between the photographs and the text, which explores bees' life cycle and the habitats in which...
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Butterflies are the beauties of the bug world. With colorful wings, amazing adaptations, and fascinating life cycles, butterflies are wonders to behold. This book offers readers an up-close exploration of butterflies, including different species, adaptations, habitats, and behaviors. Readers will enjoy vivid full-color photographs that bring the bug world into sharp and splendid focus. Fun facts are dispersed throughout and are written at an accessible...
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"A dragonfly zooming by can be hard to see! That's why this text is perfect for young readers who would like to take a closer look at these extraordinary insects. Macro images show dragonflies in their natural environments and in action, and at-level text allows readers to connect key concepts. For example, you might be surprised to learn that a dragonfly has two separate sets of wings! Readers will learn all about a dragonfly's life cycle and habitat...
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"Have you ever seen a grasshopper jumping across a field or heard one chirping in your garden? This book uses simple terms and colorful photographs to explore the life of a grasshopper. Readers will learn about the body parts that help grasshoppers leap, chirp, migrate, and find food. From egg to adult, the life cycle of a grasshopper is revealed. Farmers may view these herbivores as pests, but an up-close look shows how much more there is to see"--...
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"With their round bodies and colorful backs, ladybugs are popular little beetles. However, we rarely get the chance to see them up close-until now! This vivid book allows readers to learn about ladybugs' intriguing body parts and interesting life cycle. They'll learn fun facts, like how ladybugs help farmers by putting their big appetites to use! Striking macro photographs will draw in bug lovers, while the accessible text explains important elementary...
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"Mantises are some of the most fascinating bugs in the world! With big eyes, colorful bodies, and amazing adaptations, mantises are sure to excite and engage readers. This book introduces emerging readers to accessible and fascinating facts about mantises, including different species and their habitats, adaptations, and behaviors. Readers will also follow the mantis on its life cycle! Brilliant photographs give readers an up-close look at this captivating...