Sing Along With Dr. Jean And Dr. Holly To Learn About The Parts Of An Insect's Body.

A brief introduction to the anatomy of insects.

Describes microorganisms and insects that live on and in the human body.

This book explains the three main parts of an insect's body - the head, thorax, and abdomen.

Young readers get an exciting, up-close look at bug bodies as they learn essential beginner biology topics in a fun and fresh way. They discover the many ways a bug’s body parts work together through the use of age-appropriate text and simple diagrams designed with early learners in mind. Vivid photographs show the body parts of the world’s coolest and creepiest bugs in amazing detail. This creative approach to a common part of science curricula is sure to keep young readers engaged as they learn big things about some of the world’s tiniest creatures.

See what the buzz is about in this fresh, fun look at insect anatomy. Let's build an insect! In the pages of this book, you’ll find a workshop filled with everything you need, including a head, a thorax, an abdomen, and much more. Written by entomologist Roberta Gibson and accompanied by delightfully detailed illustrations by Anne Lambelet, this wonderfully original take on insect anatomy will spark curiosity and engage even those who didn't think they liked creepy, crawly things!

The extraordinary inner-workings of the world’s amazing, adaptable insects A tiny textbook to learn on your own How Insects Work goes beyond the typical field guide to show us not only what insects look like but why. Arguably the most successful land animals—still going strong after five mass extinctions—insects have evolved a spectacular array of real-life superpowers to help them thrive in virtually every environment: Bumblebees’ wingbeats leave a faint electrical signal at each flower they visit to show that the nectar’s already been taken (see page 57), and houseflies defy gravity with tiny leg hairs that stick to the smoothest wall or ceiling (see page 69). In this in-depth, photo-filled handbook, discover the ways insects are even more astounding than you know—inside and out: Evolution Exoskeleton and Body Segments Senses Circulation Digestion Respiration Reproduction Metamorphosis Movement And much, much more!

Introduces the main kinds of insects, and explains how they are born, grow, move, eat, protect themselves, and reproduce, where they live, and their effects on human life.

Examines the common house cricket and shows why its body is ideally suited for survival.

An examination of the characteristics, habitat and behavior of insects, including comprehensive picture keys for insect identification.