An introduction to the world of insects, caterpillars, and butterflies including identification information, educational activities, and fun facts.Invites young naturalists to spot wildlife. Safety tips are provided and interesting activities are sugested. Color illustrations enhance the presentation. ’-HORN BOOKS (Tracks, Scats and Signs)
Book Details:
Format: Paperback
Publication Date: 1/1/1999
Pages: 50
Reading Level: Age 7 and Up
A rather superficial book, with no index. However, it does have one cool thing - an activity to guide you calibrate the crickets in your area to a thermometer, to then be able to check the temperature outside without a thermometer.
Last year I didn't like this book so much, because Josh was looking for an encyclopedia of insects and this one doesn't compare to those. However, this is a great book for backyard bugwatching. Now we have read it again this year with Benjamin and I think it's fantastic. It shows which caterpillars become which butterflies/moths, as well as other common backyard insects. It gives good information as well as some projects.
I am not a fan of bugs, but this book contains some nice pictures and facts about different insects that kids would like. This book can be used during a science lesson about insects.
I think this book is very informational! I like the set of five books I purchased and I can see myself and my future students utilizing them in the future.