Mosquito

by Jill Bailey

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

Worm

by Jill Bailey

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

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.