The Secret Lives of Backyard Bugs [pb]
Discover Amazing Butterflies, Moths, Spiders, Dragonflies, and Other Insects!
By Judy Burris [Kentucky] & Wayne Richards [Kentucky]
Readers of any age will discover a world they never knew existed. Stunning photography is combined with expert information to create an up-close-and-personal tour of the hidden lives of spiders, beetles, butterflies, moths, crickets, dragonflies, damselflies, grasshoppers, aphids, and many other backyard residents. Each creature is shown in its natural setting, and many are shown progressing through the stages of their life cycles. 136 pages
"The life cycles of more than three dozen common insects and a smattering of spiders are examined in a smooth blend of text and photos... Young naturalists wanting to identify the backyard "bugs" they encounter will find this book easy to use." -School Library Journal (Grades 4-6)
Includes Table of Contents, Easy Comparison Guides, Glossary & Index
June 1, 2011