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 ladybirds 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.

Ladybird

by Chris Macro and Karen Hartley

Published 28 April 2006
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.