It's a Good Thing There are Insects

It's a Good Thing There are Insects
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 31
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ISBN-10 : 0545383536
ISBN-13 : 9780545383530
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis It's a Good Thing There are Insects by : Allan Fowler

It's a Good Thing There are Ladybugs

It's a Good Thing There are Ladybugs
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Publisher : Children's Press
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0531223582
ISBN-13 : 9780531223581
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis It's a Good Thing There are Ladybugs by : Joanne Mattern

There are plenty of creatures in the world that some people would prefer to live without! Bats and spiders are scary. Bees and snakes can be deadly. But each of these creatures plays an important role in its ecosystem. Key Features: Fun facts offering fun, sometimes little-known facts about the subject Photos with callouts for body parts "Creature Feature Fun" section which includes: - silly animal riddles - a close-up look at the most incredible members of each species - a fun habitat quiz and important conservation information Glossary with pictures www.factsfornow.scholastic.com See inside front cover for more information.

Crickwing

Crickwing
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Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages : 52
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ISBN-10 : 0152050612
ISBN-13 : 9780152050610
Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis Crickwing by : Janell Cannon

An Oddball Artist's Epic Adventure

Innumerable Insects

Innumerable Insects
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Publisher : Sterling
Total Pages : 232
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ISBN-10 : 1454923237
ISBN-13 : 9781454923237
Rating : 4/5 (37 Downloads)

Synopsis Innumerable Insects by : Michael S. Engel

A fascinating look at the world's most numerous inhabitants, illustrated with stunning images from the American Museum of Natural History's Rare Book Collection. It is estimated that there are around five million insect species on Earth, and this magnificent volume tells their incredible story. It covers everything from insect evolution, metamorphosis, and camouflage to society, language, and pollination--plus tales of discovery by intrepid entomologists. More than 180 illustrations describe these fascinating animals down to their tiniest details, from butterflies' iridescent wings to beetles' vibrant colors.

Buzz, Sting, Bite

Buzz, Sting, Bite
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Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 9781982112875
ISBN-13 : 1982112875
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis Buzz, Sting, Bite by : Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson

An enthusiastic, witty, and informative introduction to the world of insects and why we—and the planet we inhabit—could not survive without them. Insects comprise roughly half of the animal kingdom. They live everywhere—deep inside caves, 18,000 feet high in the Himalayas, inside computers, in Yellowstone’s hot springs, and in the ears and nostrils of much larger creatures. There are insects that have ears on their knees, eyes on their penises, and tongues under their feet. Most of us think life would be better without bugs. In fact, life would be impossible without them. Most of us know that we would not have honey without honeybees, but without the pinhead-sized chocolate midge, cocoa flowers would not pollinate. No cocoa, no chocolate. The ink that was used to write the Declaration of Independence was derived from galls on oak trees, which are induced by a small wasp. The fruit fly was essential to medical and biological research experiments that resulted in six Nobel prizes. Blowfly larva can clean difficult wounds; flour beetle larva can digest plastic; several species of insects have been essential to the development of antibiotics. Insects turn dead plants and animals into soil. They pollinate flowers, including crops that we depend on. They provide food for other animals, such as birds and bats. They control organisms that are harmful to humans. Life as we know it depends on these small creatures. With ecologist Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson as our capable, entertaining guide into the insect world, we’ll learn that there is more variety among insects than we can even imagine and the more you learn about insects, the more fascinating they become. Buzz, Sting, Bite is an essential introduction to the little creatures that make the world go round.

The Social Wasps of North America

The Social Wasps of North America
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Publisher : Owlfly Publishing
Total Pages : 422
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ISBN-10 : 9781737892717
ISBN-13 : 1737892715
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis The Social Wasps of North America by : Chris Alice Kratzer

With over 400 pages and 900 full-color illustrations, The Social Wasps of North America is the world's first complete illustrated field guide to all known species of social wasps from the high arctic of Greenland and Alaska to the tropical forests of Panama and Grenada. For beginners, experts, and everyone in-between, The Social Wasps of North America provides new insights about some of the world’s least popular beneficial insects, plus tips and tricks to avoid painful stings. This book includes detailed information about the ecology, evolution, taxonomy, anatomy, nest architecture, and conservation of social wasp species. To purchase this book in softcover format, visit our website at OwlflyLLC.com/publications.

Grandma Kisses

Grandma Kisses
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Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 071803659X
ISBN-13 : 9780718036591
Rating : 4/5 (9X Downloads)

Synopsis Grandma Kisses by : Laura Neutzling

Grandma Kisses--a snuggle-up book There's nothing like going to Grandma's house--loving arms always eager to greet you, warm cookies in the cookie jar, and reassuring words when you need them most. Grandma Kissesdisplays the love and special connection grandmothers share with their grandchildren through sweet, funny prose and adorable animal art. As these cute characters do their favorite activities together, the kindness, humor, and togetherness they share is unmistakable. This relatable story depicting a clear bond between the generations will have kids and grandmas smiling and snuggling as they read together. Parents will want to pick this up as a way to celebrate family connections and encourage the happy, growing relationship between grandma and grandchild. And grandmas always enjoy finding new ways to bond with their little ones and remind them of her love This kid-friendly board book will be a charming addition to the library, whether it's at a grandma's house nearby or at a child's home, serving as a reminder of the love of a grandma far away.

The Nest

The Nest
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 22
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ISBN-10 : 9781481432344
ISBN-13 : 1481432346
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis The Nest by : Kenneth Oppel

“The Nest leaves a lasting mark on the memory.” —The New York Times Book Review Steve just wants to save his baby brother—but what will he lose in the bargain? Kenneth Oppel’s (Silverwing, The Boundless) haunting gothic tale for fans of Coraline, is one of the most acclaimed books of the year, receiving six starred reviews. Illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen. For some kids summer is a sun-soaked season of fun. But for Steve, it’s just another season of worries. Worries about his sick newborn baby brother who is fighting to survive, worries about his parents who are struggling to cope, even worries about the wasp’s nest looming ominously from the eaves. So when a mysterious wasp queen invades his dreams, offering to “fix” the baby, Steve thinks his prayers have been answered. All he has to do is say “Yes.” But “yes” is a powerful word. It is also a dangerous one. And once it is uttered, can it be taken back? Celebrated author Kenneth Oppel creates an eerie masterpiece in this compelling story that explores disability and diversity, fears and dreams, and what ultimately makes a family. Includes illustrations from celebrated artist Jon Klassen.

The Notebooks of Lazarus Long

The Notebooks of Lazarus Long
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Publisher : Baen Books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 074348844X
ISBN-13 : 9780743488440
Rating : 4/5 (4X Downloads)

Synopsis The Notebooks of Lazarus Long by : Robert Anson Heinlein

In an illustrated, hand-lettered edition of maxims, Lazarus Long, the oldest living member of the human race, shares his wit and wisdom culled from his twenty-four-century odyssey through space and time.

Extraordinary Insects

Extraordinary Insects
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Publisher : HarperCollins
Total Pages : 320
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ISBN-10 : 0008316376
ISBN-13 : 9780008316372
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Extraordinary Insects by : Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson

A journey into the weird, wonderful and truly astonishing lives of the small but mighty creatures who keep the world turning. Out of sight, underfoot, unseen beyond fleeting scuttles or darting flights, insects occupy a hidden world, yet are essential to sustaining life on earth. Insects influence our ecosystem like a ripple effect on water. They arrived when life first moved to dry land, they preceded - and survived - the dinosaurs, they outnumber the grains of sand on all the world's beaches, and they will be here long after us. Working quietly but tirelessly, they give us food, uphold our ecosystems, can heal our wounds and even digest plastic. They could also provide us with new solutions to the antibiotics crisis, assist in disaster zones and inspire airforce engineers with their flying techniques. But their private lives are also full of fun, intrigue and wonder -musical mating rituals; house-hunting for armies of beetle babies; metamorphosing into new characters; throwing parties in fermenting sap; cultivating fungi for food; farming smaller species for honey dew and always ensuring that what is dead is decomposed, ready to become life once again. Here, we will discover life and death, drama and dreams, all on a millimetric scale. Like it or not, Earth is the planet of insects, and this is their extraordinary story.