World of Insects
7 total works
Ages 4 to 8 years.Following insects from egg to adult, this book outlines the amazing changes different species of insects go through before they become fully-grown. Full-colour photographs and detailed illustrations of insects, from the familiar to the exotic, are featured. Topics include: incomplete and complete metamorphosis; where insects lay their eggs; what growing nymphs and larvae eat; how they find food; how nymphs and larvae protect themselves from predators; how insects moult.
Ages 4 to 8 years.Although some insects are considered pests, children will be surprised to discover just how important all insects are to the other living things on Earth, including people! Easy-to-understand text and vivid photographs help children to discover: the roles insects play in pollination; how insects make honey, beeswax, and other products; the importance of insects to other animals; which insects bite, sting, and spread diseases; how certain insects can damage trees, buildings, and crops.
Ages 4 to 8 years.This fact-filled book explains in simple terms how the insects within insect colonies work together to ensure the survival of their colonies. Young readers will be intrigued to discover which insects are social, the different insect castes, and the importance of each caste within a colony. Detailed illustrations and clear, concise text highlight: the roles of workers, drones, and queens; the different types of nests and how nests are constructed; the role of a termite king; how social insects work together to find food; which insects swarm or migrate in groups.
