Insects

by Robin Bernard

Did you know that insects are the only animals in the world with six legs? Or that other than birds and bats, they are the only animals that can fly? Learn these and other fascinating facts about what makes an insect an insect in this engrossing book on bugs! Featuring forty-five photos from National Geographic, it provides children with an up-close look at familiar favorites like butterflies and grasshoppers, as well as bugs like leaf insects and treehoppers that hide in plain sight and rarely get noticed. From birth to feeding habits, the basics are all covered here in simple text that will get young readers excited about going outside and exploring the world of creepy crawlers.
 
“This superb book will fascinate young explorers, whether or not they are reading yet. The smooth, well-paced text is accessible enough to engage a young listener and simple enough for an early reader.” — Scientific American

Genres: Nonfiction

16 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2001

About the author

Robin Bernard is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Robin Bernard include Tree for All Seasons, Creepy Crawlies.

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very nice book with beautiful detailed pictures with general facts about insects. Perfect for children interested in the natural world.

[Leslie Kress · Rating 5 out of 5]

This National Geographic book has absolutely stunning photographs. The photos are up close, colorful, and even a little gross. The photographs are really engaging and I think they would help get students interested in the text. The text asks questions and has just a few sentences on each page, so it is definitely geared toward young elementary. I would recommend this book. I would love to read it for our insect unit and I think it would make a great mentor text for nonfiction writing.

[Brooke Metten · Rating 4 out of 5]

Classic informational book that is easy to read and show charts, huge pictures and great information. Good for the classroom!