Creepy Crawler Insect Insights

Author : Sherry Seethaler
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780132687386

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Creepy Crawler Insect Insights by Sherry Seethaler Pdf

This is the eBook version of the printed book. This Element is an excerpt from Curious Folks Ask 2: 188 Real Answers on Our Fellow Creatures, Our Planet, and Beyond (9780137057399) by Sherry Seethaler. Available in print and digital formats. Spiders, flies, butterflies, and beyond: why insects are way more fascinating than you ever imagined! Just as we humans have individual, sometimes unusual, tastes–such as liverwurst, Jell-O with shredded carrots, and stinky cheeses–our eight-legged friends have theirs. Although spiders mostly dine on whatever prey comes their way, some find mosquitoes particularly tasty. One species, from East Africa, seems to have a special preference for female mosquitoes that have recently dined on blood...

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465455000

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Super Bug Encyclopedia by DK Pdf

Come face to face with the most incredible insects on Earth, where you'll experience the microscopic world of bugs in mind-blowing depth and detail. Super Bug Encyclopedia showcases a huge variety of these tiny creatures at close range, making them millions of times bigger than their true size to give you the complete picture. From ants to wasps and centipedes to spiders, experience amazing anatomy and athleticism and find out who comes out on top for strength and speed. You'll meet the hawkmoth with the longest tongue of any insect and discover the velvet worm that squirts sticky slime to snare prey. Stand clear as the African bombardier beetle blasts out a sizzling hot chemical attack and race alongside the glorious green tiger beetle that lives life in the fast lane. This stunning visual feast incorporates jaw-dropping photography, at-a-glance facts, amazing statistics, dashboard-style profiles, and expert information to give you an unprecedented insight into the complex life of creepy crawlies. Did you know bugs are the most successful creatures on our planet? Or that insects took flight 150 million years before the first bird? Find out all this and much, much more inside as you become the ultimate bug hunter.

Author : DK
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781465446008

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Super Bug Encyclopedia by DK Pdf

Come face to face with the most incredible insects on Earth, where you’ll experience the microscopic world of bugs in mind-blowing depth and detail. Super Bug Encyclopedia showcases a huge variety of these tiny creatures at close range, making them millions of times bigger than their true size to give you the complete picture. From ants to wasps and centipedes to spiders, experience amazing anatomy and athleticism and find out who comes out on top for strength and speed. You’ll meet the hawkmoth with the longest tongue of any insect and discover the velvet worm that squirts sticky slime to snare prey. Stand clear as the African bombardier beetle blasts out a sizzling hot chemical attack and race alongside the glorious green tiger beetle that lives life in the fast lane. This stunning visual feast incorporates jaw-dropping photography, at-a-glance facts, amazing statistics, dashboard-style profiles, and expert information to give you an unprecedented insight into the complex life of creepy crawlies. Did you know bugs are the most successful creatures on our planet? Or that insects took flight 150 million years before the first bird? Find out all this and much, much more inside as you become the ultimate bug hunter.

Author : Francesco Tomasinelli
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780762468973

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Bugs of the World by Francesco Tomasinelli Pdf

From moths and beetles to worms and spiders, this completely illustrated, fact-filled book features hundreds of creepy-crawlies for kids to discover and explore. This gorgeously illustrated book reveals the hidden world of some of the most mind-boggling insects. Divided into categorical sections like herbivores and predators, Bugs of the World includes beetles, wasps, bees, ants, caterpillars, butterflies, dragonflies, spiders, flies, crickets and grasshoppers, centipedes and millipedes, and more. Each of the 250 insects featured is accompanied by beautiful illustrations and facts about the creature, including its common name and scientific name, its size, its continent of origin, and a brief description of its unique characteristics. Kids will also learn about the different life cycles of insects, why they are important to ecology and our world, the planet's most dangerous insects, how bugs camouflage themselves, and so much more.

Author : Matt Turner
Publisher : Hungry Tomato (R)
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781512415544

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Flying Creepy Crawlers by Matt Turner Pdf

Looks at flying insects, describing their physical features and defense mechanisms, and including such creatures as bumblebees, paper wasps, shorthorn grasshoppers, and blowflies.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Handicraft
ISBN : OCLC:27772298

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Creepy Crawlers by Anonim Pdf

Author : Lynn Huggins-Cooper,Teacher Created Resources
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03
Category : Insects
ISBN : 1420686488

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Creepy Crawlers by Lynn Huggins-Cooper,Teacher Created Resources Pdf

Originally published: Laguna Hills, Calif.: QEB Pub., c2008.

Author : Speedy Publishing LLC
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1632874008

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Insects Creepy Crawly (Insect Books for Kids) by Speedy Publishing LLC Pdf

When it comes to creepy crawly insects, it will always surprise you which children shriek with terror and which ones want to see the bug up close and personal! Many children have deeply fascinated relationships with insects, and when you give them an insects creepy crawly picture book, you are encouraging their love of science and their interest in the world around them. This is a fantastic way to intrigue a child who is interested in insects or to teach a timid child that there is nothing to fear.

Author : Christine A. Lindberg
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 1130 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780199829927

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Oxford American Writer's Thesaurus by Christine A. Lindberg Pdf

Much more than a word list, the Oxford American Writer's Thesaurus is a browsable source of inspiration as well as an authoritative guide to selecting and using vocabulary. This innovative thesaurus eatures real-life example sentences, usage notes, literary quotations, and thought-provoking reflections on favorite (and not-so-favorite) words by over two dozen renowned contemporary writers. The third edition revises and updates this innovative reference, enhancing it with new features and adding hundreds of new words, senses, and phrases to the more than 300,000 synonyms and 10,000 antonyms.

Author : Sneed B. Collard III
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781580896429

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Insects by Sneed B. Collard III Pdf

Popular science writer Sneed B. Collard III gets creepy-crawly with many different kinds of insects, detailing their habitats, defense systems, communication techniques, and mating rituals. Colorful, closeup photos are paired with a kid-friendly narrative that boasts humor and accessible explanations about beetles, spider wasps, moths, and more. For kids who love creepy-crawlies — School Library Journal A lighthearted invitation to join the insect-appreciation club: "Righteous exoskeleton, dude!"— Kirkus Reviews

Author : Corinne J. Naden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Insects
ISBN : 0816769338

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I Can Read about Creepy Crawly Creatures by Corinne J. Naden Pdf

I Can Read About books explore the world around us, from the mysteries of space to the wonders of undersea life, and everything in between. With colorful illustrations and clear text, I Can Read About books make reading an eye-opening adventure.

Author : Cath Senker
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781508145790

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Creepy-Crawlies by Cath Senker Pdf

This book challenges readers to take a close look at the amazing yet tiny creatures around them. Readers are in for an adventure as they explore pond habitats, spider webs, beehives, soil, and more. They’ll learn about the differences between each kind of creepy-crawly, such as ants and worms, and also the differences between species, such as the cabbage white butterfly and painted lady butterfly. This bug identification guide also explains important natural science concepts such as life cycles, hibernation, and camouflage. Color photographs and compelling text bring the world of bugs to life, while quizzes, activities, and diagrams promise an exciting and dynamic read!

Author : David West
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781508193838

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Spiders and Other Creepy-Crawlies by David West Pdf

Beetles and spiders and bees, oh my. From time to time, everyone has come across at least one of these creepy-crawly creatures, but what goes on inside their little bodies that makes them do the things they do? With the help of this clever book, readers will learn the answers to that and other questions they might have about these interesting animals. Though mostly small, the insides of these creatures' bodies are often quite complex. Simple, labeled diagrams and illustrations paired with accessible captions and text help readers understand the key workings and functions of these animals' insides.

Author : Matt Turner
Publisher : Hungry Tomato ®
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781512436006

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Extraordinary Insects by Matt Turner Pdf

Did you know that there are around ten quintillion insects alive at any one time? And all of these insects have some pretty extraordinary skills! Get up close and personal with these insects, and you'll discover that a cockroach can live for weeks without its head, an antlion will suck out the insides of its prey, and a giant weta weighs more than a mouse. Read this book to learn more about the ant armies, leaf insects, tower-building termites, and flashing fireflies that have taken over your backyard!

Author : Matt Turner
Publisher : Hungry Tomato ®
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781512436068

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Tiny Creepy Crawlers by Matt Turner Pdf

Some of the most powerful creatures are also the smallest! Some are easy to find, such as the woodlouse and centipede. Others are so tiny that they can only be seen clearly under a microscope. Discover fleas that can jump 30,000 times without stopping, millipedes that can derail a train, velvet worms that shoot slime at their enemies, and many more tiny-but-tough customers.