Buzz

ebook A Family Guide to Bugs and How to Spot Them · In Our Nature

By Richard A. Jones

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Discover 15 bugs with extraordinary abilities and uncover the secrets of their survival in nature though fun and accessible text in renowned entomologist Richard "Bugman" Jones's first book for children
Try to spot the Indian stick insect and see how its remarkable camouflage helps it evade predators. Admire the vibrant colors of the monarch butterfly and learn how its wings support an incredible migration. And take a closer look at the emperor dragonfly's compound eyes to see how its vision helps it catch its next meal. Illustrated with stunning detail, this book is buzzing with the tiny creatures that make our world thrive. Buzz is sure to delight young insect lovers and includes:
  • 15 chapters on amazing bugs from around the world and the incredible ways they have adapted to survive.
  • A guide on how and where to spot insects
  • Expert insights from renowned entomologist Richard "Bugman" Jones, fellow of the Royal Entomological Society and of the Linnean Society of London
  • Gorgeous artwork from bestselling illustrator Sara Boccaccini Meadows

  • Each chapter profiles an insect hero and then introduces readers to other insects who share that heroic trait.
    Chapters include
    The Hero of Beautiful Colors: the Picasso Shieldbug
    The Hero of Pollination: the Western Honeybee
    The Hero of Glowing: the Common Eastern Firefly
    The Hero of Transformation: the Swallowtail Butterfly
    The Hero of Eccentric Eating: the Privet Hawk Moth Caterpillar
    The Hero of Camouflage: the Indian Stick Insect
    The Hero of Flight: the Monarch Butterfly
    The Hero of Vision: the Emperor Dragonfly
    The Hero of Recycling: the Minotaur Beetle
    The Hero of Teamwork: the Leafcutter Ant
    The Hero of Building: the Compass Termite
    The Hero of Vocalization: the Field Grasshopper
    The Hero of Water: the Great Diving Beetle
    The Hero of the Ecosystem: the Praying Mantis
    The Hero of Warning Colors: the Seven-Spotted Ladybug
    Let your child's curiosity run wild with this beautifully illustrated book of beetles, butterflies, bees, and more!
    In Our Nature series:
    Glow: Family Guide to the Night Sky
    Glow Puzzle: 500 Piece Space-themed Jigsaw Puzzle
    Grow: A Family Guide to Plants and How to Grow Them
    Fly: A Family Guide to Birds and How to Spot Them
    Wild: A Family Guide to the Animal Kingdom
    Buzz