A Kid’s Guide to 50 Insects

Explore the tiny but mighty world of insects!

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Light Paperback • 72 pages • 6 in x 9 in • Ideal for kids 6-9 years old
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Explore the tiny but mighty world of insects!

Did you know that some insects can lift 100 times their own weight, communicate with secret dances, or even produce their own natural light? Insects are some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth, shaping ecosystems, inspiring scientists, and astonishing us with their unique abilities. From the breathtaking beauty of butterflies to the stealthy hunting skills of praying mantises, insects play vital roles in nature that often go unnoticed. Whether they are pollinating flowers, breaking down waste, or mimicking leaves and sticks to avoid predators, these tiny creatures have evolved some of the most mind-blowing survival techniques in the animal kingdom.

Inside this book, you'll find:

  • Full-color illustrations and fascinating facts for 50 different insects
  • A timeline of insect discoveries and how scientists study them
  • A glossary of insect terms to boost your knowledge
  • An introduction exploring the vast world of insects and their place in our ecosystem
  • Easy-to-read sections perfect for kids, insect lovers, and future biologists

Perfect for young readers, this book brings insects to life in an exciting and educational way.

Featured insects include:

Colorful & Cool-Looking

  • Monarch Butterfly
  • Blue Morpho Butterfly
  • Ladybug
  • Firefly
  • Praying Mantis
  • Orchid Mantis
  • Jewel Beetle
  • Rainbow Stag Beetle
  • Rosy Maple Moth
  • Peacock Butterfly

Big, Strong & Clever

  • Hercules Beetle
  • Goliath Beetle
  • Titan Beetle
  • Atlas Moth
  • Tarantula Hawk Wasp
  • Giant Water Bug
  • Walking Stick Insect
  • Leaf Insect
  • Velvet Ant
  • Rhinoceros Beetle

Jumpers, Flyers & Glowers

  • Grasshopper
  • Cricket
  • Katydid
  • Dragonfly
  • Damselfly
  • Glowworm
  • Luna Moth
  • Hawk Moth
  • Click Beetle
  • Flea

Human Helpers

  • Honeybee
  • Bumblebee
  • Carpenter Bee
  • Ants
  • Termites
  • Dung Beetle
  • Hoverfly
  • Lacewing
  • Assassin Bug
  • Ladybug Larvae

Weird Bugs!

  • Calleta Silkmoth Caterpillar
  • Thorn Bug
  • Lantern Bug
  • Mole Cricket
  • Dobsonfly
  • Giant Weta
  • Net-winged Beetle
  • Planthopper
  • Feather-horned Beetle
  • Giraffe Weevil
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  • MindSpring Books for Young Readers

    MindSpring is a California-based press dedicated to creating affordable and engaging nonfiction for young readers.

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