Series:

Bug Books

23 total works

Cover of Ladybug

Ladybug

by Karen Hartley and Chris Macro

Published 15 June 1998
A simple introduction to the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, predators, habitat, and lifespan of the ladybird beetle, also known as the ladybug.

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Head Louse

by Karen Hartley, Chris Macro, and Philip Taylor

Published 13 June 2000
This text is part of a collection of titles which describe how insects and minibeasts grow, reproduce, move around, feed and use their senses. This volume focuses on head lice. The titles are part of the "Take-Off!" series, which is designed to be used with nine-year-olds who are struggling to achieve the levels of literacy expected for their age. The books chosen have been based on best-selling titles within existing Heinemann Library series and meet all Key Stage 2 requirements for the subject area. The National Literacy Strategy emphasizes that children with special educational needs should work, wherever possible, with their peers within the Literacy Hour. The aim is to use structured, intensive teaching to enable as many children as possible to work at the appropriate level for their age.

Cover of Grasshopper

Grasshopper

by Karen Hartley, Chris Macro, and Philip Taylor

Published 6 August 2003
This updated edition asks some great questions. How do grasshoppers sing? How big are grasshoppers? How high can grasshoppers jump? This book introduces readers to the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle and habitat of grasshoppers.

Cover of Ant

Ant

by Karen Hartley and Chris Macro

Published 15 June 1998
A simple introduction to the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, predators, habitat, and lifespan of ants.

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Snail

by Karen Hartley and Chris Macro

Published 19 May 1998
Key Stage 1 work on life processes should be related to pupils' knowledge of animals in the local environment. Children should understand that animals move, feed, grow, use their senses and reproduce; that living things can be grouped according to observable similarities and differences; and that there are different kinds of animals in the local environment. This large-format edition, with teacher-support material, of a look at snails is one of a series focusing on familiar minibeasts. It covers size, appearance, birth and reproduction, growth, feeding, predators, life-span, movement, and different types. The book includes simple questions based on the information provided.

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Cockroach

by Karen Hartley, Chris Macro, and Philip Taylor

Published 15 July 1999
A simple introduction to the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, predators, habitat, and lifespan of cockroaches.

Cover of Centipede
A simple introduction to the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, predators, habitat, and lifespan of centipedes.

Cover of Bee

Bee

by Karen Hartley and Chris Macro

Published 15 June 1998
A simple introduction to the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, predators, habitat, and lifespan of bees.

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Caterpillar

by Karen Hartley, Chris Macro, and Philip Taylor

Published 15 July 1999
A simple introduction to the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, predators, habitat, and lifespan of caterpillars.

Cover of Grasshopper

Grasshopper

by Phillip Taylor

Published 15 July 1999
A simple introduction to the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, predators, habitat, and lifespan of grasshoppers.

Cover of Spider

Spider

by Karen Hartley, Philip Taylor, and Chris Macro

Published 15 July 1999
A simple introduction to the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, predators, habitat, and lifespan of spiders.

Cover of Beetle
How many legs does a beetle have? What is a weevil? What does a dung beetle do? This title introduces the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, predators, habitat, and lifespan of beetles.

Cover of Fly
What makes a fly's eyes special? How do flies walk upside-down on the ceiling? How long does a midge live? This book introduces readers to the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle and habitat of flies.

Cover of Termite

Termite

by Karen Hartley, Philip Taylor, and Chris Macro

Published 15 July 1999
Key Stage 1 work on life processes should be related to pupils' knowledge of animals in the local environment. Children should understand that animals move, feed, grow, use their senses and reproduce; that living things can be grouped according to observable similarities and differences; and that there are different kinds of animals in the local environment. This look at termites is one of a series focusing on familiar minibeasts. It covers size, appearance, birth and reproduction, growth, feeding, predators, life-span, movement, and different types. The book includes simple questions based on the information provided.

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Stick Insect

by Karen Hartley, Chris Macro, and Philip Taylor

Published 1 January 2008
Can stick insects fly? What do stick insects eat? Where do stick insects live? Are you brave enough to find out more about these interesting creatures? How are born? How do they grow, feed, move, and have babies? Where do they live and what do they look like? What makes them special?

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Woodlouse

by Karen Hartley and Chris Macro

Published 6 March 2008
An introduction to the creepy-crawly world of minibeasts. Each title covers how they are born, how they eat, how they grow and more. “Bug map” feature identifies different body parts. Actual sizes of minibeasts are also illustrated.

Cover of Bug Books Pack B of 6
An introduction to the creepy-crawly world of minibeasts. Each title covers how they are born, how they eat, how they grow and more. "Bug map" feature identifies different body parts. Actual sizes of minibeasts are also illustrated.

Cover of Bug Books: Mosquito Paperback
Key Stage 1 work on life processes should be related to pupils' knowledge of animals in the local environment. Children should understand that animals move, feed, grow, use their senses and reproduce; that living things can be grouped according to observable similarities and differences; and that there are different kinds of animals in the local environment. This look at mosquitos is one of a series focusing on familiar minibeasts. It covers size, appearance, birth and reproduction, growth, feeding, predators, life-span, movement, and different types. The book includes simple questions based on the information provided.

Cover of Flea

Flea

by Karen Hartley, Chris Macro, and Philip Taylor

Published 13 June 2000
An introduction to fleas, including what they look like, how they are born, what they eat, how they grow, and where they live.

Cover of Bug Books Pack A of 6
An introduction to the creepy-crawly world of minibeasts. Each title covers how they are born, how they eat, how they grow and more. "Bug map" feature identifies different body parts. Actual sizes of minibeasts are also illustrated.