Insects

by Martha E. H. Rustad

Overview

Welcome to the wonderful world of insects! Learn all about these buzzing, stinging, creepy crawlers where they live, what they eat, and why they're important.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491407943
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	07/01/2014
Series:	Little Scientist
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)
Lexile:	520L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Martha E. H. Rustad is the author of more than three hundred nonfiction children's books, on topics ranging from baby ducks to black holes to ancient Babylon. She lives with her family in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2014
K-Gr 2—These titles provide a broad overview of their respective topics. The books take a brief look at ancient insects and dogs, life cycles, senses, and general types or breeds. Dogs sorts breeds into nine categories, including "Mixed Breeds," while Insects covers eight of the most common types of insects. Dogs focuses on jobs, sports, famous examples of, and, of course, dogs as pets. Insects discusses metamorphosis and contains a concluding "Insects and Humans" spread with some benefits and disadvantages of insects to humans. The writing is simple and upbeat. Insects gets poetic ("Bees buzz"; "Beetles battle.") when introducing the types. Occasional insets add high interest information. Excellent photos, many close-up, fill the pages. Insects in particular uses labels and charts effectively. These will be popular with browsers and for classroom use.

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