Ask a Bug

by Deborah Lock

Why do bugs bug us? Do butterflies remember being caterpillars? Why don't spiders get stuck to their own webs? This book reveals the mysteries and wonder of the world of bugs - the insects, the spiders, and the many-legged creepy crawlies. It provides the answers to the questions that children ask and wonder about the world around them.

Genres: Nonfiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 21, 2011

Reviews

[Halley Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you think bugs are gross, don't open the book. There are huge close-ups of individual bugs, which will delight young readers. For curious kids that have had questions about bugs, such as, "Can I eat a bug, are beetles good fighters, why are butterflies so colorful, or why don't spiders get stuck to their own webs," then this non-fiction book is perfect for them. It does not have a narrative. For each "chapter," it focuses on a common question that kids would have about a specific species of bugs, or bugs in general, and then answer that question. The answers and questions are in kid-friendly language, but there is also a glossary for more scientific terms. There is also an index for quick navigation. On the two page spread for each main question there are several other sideboxes, and a big picture of a species of bugs. Some of the questions about body parts are located next to the body part, like, "Why do grasshoppers have long antennae?". This non-fiction book will frustrate younger readers used to following a specific pattern. But, for those who think in spurts and have a small attention span, then this is a great format for those curious minds. If you have a reluctant male reader, I would definitely show them this book. This book is highly recommended for readers in grades K-3.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

My daughter's really into bugs right now and she really enjoyed this book.