"Fun and facts for children from one of the most trusted names in learning: the Smithsonian Institution.

Introduces middle-grade readers to the insect specialties and traditions around the globe. They'll discover how nutritious bugs can be and why dining on insects is more environmentally friendly than eating traditional protein sources. Kids will see how making small changes in their own diets could help ensure no one goes hungry, and they can start with 13 tasty insect recipes.

Discusses the physical attributes of insects, kinds of insects, and how insects live. Explores the anatomy, behavior, and ecological role of the world's most populous class of animals. "Explore the buzzing world of insects, the most successful and numerous creatures in the animal kingdom which are vital to life on our planet. Witness stag beetles battle, locusts leap, caterpillars crunch, and the amazing range of camouflage tricks, disguises, and...

Presents facts about insects, covering their anatomy, senses, eating behavior, and reproduction.

Presents an introduction to insects, in simple text with illustrations, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior.

There are 10 quintillion insects on Earth -- and they're essential to life as we know it. Written from the point of view of the bugs themselves, this fascinating book introduces kids to 12 insects plus one surprise guest.

Insects account for more than half of the more than 17,000,000 named species of living things. This fascinating book reveals a rare and close up look at the odd beauty of some of the strangest of these tiny creatures. Despite their large numbers, the world of these particularly weird insects exists largely hidden from our view. Included in the book are some of the most interesting. Profiles some of the strangest insects in the world, including the...

"This search-and-find book invites early readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about a walking stick's habitat, body parts, and behaviors"--