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Animal Classes #2
What Makes a Bug a Bug?
Who loves bugs?!
Curious kids who love nature!
Kids love to ask questions!
What makes a bug a BUG? Is a spider a bug? Is a turtle a bug? Is a worm a bug?
Bucky and Bingo the dog are buddies who LOVE creepy crawling things. When they have questions about nature they go back to the magic mystery book to find answers.
Exploration, adventure and digging in the dirt for worms - every little curious kid’s dream!
Kids love the close-up pictures of real bugs, parents love being able to offer answers.
Share a love of science with your little explorers - get it TODAY!
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Curious kids who love nature!
Kids love to ask questions!
What makes a bug a BUG? Is a spider a bug? Is a turtle a bug? Is a worm a bug?
Bucky and Bingo the dog are buddies who LOVE creepy crawling things. When they have questions about nature they go back to the magic mystery book to find answers.
Exploration, adventure and digging in the dirt for worms - every little curious kid’s dream!
Kids love the close-up pictures of real bugs, parents love being able to offer answers.
Share a love of science with your little explorers - get it TODAY!
NOW, WITH A READER'S FAVORITE 5-STAR REVIEW!
38 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 3, 2018
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December 29, 2018
Cute way for kids to learn!
What Makes a Big a Bug? Is a cute book that teaches kids how to tell the difference between different creepy crawlers and real "bugs". It has lots of pictures and is informative without talking down to the kids. Probably made for K-2nd grade.
What Makes a Big a Bug? Is a cute book that teaches kids how to tell the difference between different creepy crawlers and real "bugs". It has lots of pictures and is informative without talking down to the kids. Probably made for K-2nd grade.
January 20, 2019
I am always looking for great books to send my grand kids. The Animal Classes books by Andi Cann definitely make the list of books Oma has got to send to the little ones!
Not only does this book talk about the differences between "bugs'' and other invertebrates like spiders and worms, but it also has many awesome full-color photographs! The facts are presented in a visually-appealing, age appropriate way. I also liked the fact that Cann points out (in a kid friendly way) that an adult should be involved in any bug-finding missions because some bugs can bite or sting. Also, every bug pictured in the book is named in an index in the back of the book. As every parent and grandparent knows....kids will ask! Saves me frantically searching google to find out the name of the big yellow caterpillar on page 17!
Younger children who might not fully understand the insect facts will still love the full-color photos in this book. Preschool to first graders will also enjoy this book as it presents a great illustrated lesson on how to tell the difference between an insect/bug and a spider or other type of invertebrate. I could definitely see great uses for this series of books in an elementary classroom science class. It easily teaches the facts with common sense and great photos!
There are 3 books in the Animal Classes series so far.....I'm definitely going to get copies of What Makes a Bird a Bird? and What Makes a Mammal a Mammal as well as this awesome book on bug
Not only does this book talk about the differences between "bugs'' and other invertebrates like spiders and worms, but it also has many awesome full-color photographs! The facts are presented in a visually-appealing, age appropriate way. I also liked the fact that Cann points out (in a kid friendly way) that an adult should be involved in any bug-finding missions because some bugs can bite or sting. Also, every bug pictured in the book is named in an index in the back of the book. As every parent and grandparent knows....kids will ask! Saves me frantically searching google to find out the name of the big yellow caterpillar on page 17!
Younger children who might not fully understand the insect facts will still love the full-color photos in this book. Preschool to first graders will also enjoy this book as it presents a great illustrated lesson on how to tell the difference between an insect/bug and a spider or other type of invertebrate. I could definitely see great uses for this series of books in an elementary classroom science class. It easily teaches the facts with common sense and great photos!
There are 3 books in the Animal Classes series so far.....I'm definitely going to get copies of What Makes a Bird a Bird? and What Makes a Mammal a Mammal as well as this awesome book on bug
April 21, 2019
A wonderful book, an easy read and a joyful watch
I enjoyed this book a lot. With the repeating of the 6-3-2 rule, kids will be able to recognize bugs. What an exciting tool for when they're out in the garden, I can hear them explain shout 'this one has 6 feet, 3 body parts, and 2 antennae, it's a bug!' A real joy for kids, they learn in a playful way.
As I made myself children's books with close-up photos of nature, you can imagine how happy I was to find this book, full of close-up images, and they are beautiful!
This book surely helps kids (small and big) to enjoy the beauty of nature.
I really love the concept and the visual of this book and it is a pleasure to give it 5 stars.
I enjoyed this book a lot. With the repeating of the 6-3-2 rule, kids will be able to recognize bugs. What an exciting tool for when they're out in the garden, I can hear them explain shout 'this one has 6 feet, 3 body parts, and 2 antennae, it's a bug!' A real joy for kids, they learn in a playful way.
As I made myself children's books with close-up photos of nature, you can imagine how happy I was to find this book, full of close-up images, and they are beautiful!
This book surely helps kids (small and big) to enjoy the beauty of nature.
I really love the concept and the visual of this book and it is a pleasure to give it 5 stars.
December 2, 2019
This is another mystery science book in the set of mysteries. I bet you didn't know you were going to get to solve a mystery today? Yes, and it's a science mystery. Before you think, no you can. YES, you can with the help of Andi Cann and her wonderful, easy to follow, fun book. It also has great illustrations so you can see the bugs.
Is a turtle a bug? Is a worm a bug? There's a ladybug. She has bug in her name. Is she a bug? You can detect a bug by looking at it's body. They have a 6.3.2 body. They are a bug. What does that mean? You get to listen/read to find out. Exciting!!
Is a turtle a bug? Is a worm a bug? There's a ladybug. She has bug in her name. Is she a bug? You can detect a bug by looking at it's body. They have a 6.3.2 body. They are a bug. What does that mean? You get to listen/read to find out. Exciting!!
December 16, 2018
This book really takes a good look at bugs. warning if your child is squeamish, these bugs are creepy looking, but the author has also added in a great deal of information about bugs. This is a great way to learn and combines fun pictures with realistic ones of actual bugs.
September 9, 2019
This book is a quick picture book read for children who are not squeamish about bugs. Bucky is curious about these creepy, crawling and flying creatures so he presents this question to his parents and does some research on his own. Bucky learns about the 6:3:2 criteria that help identify bugs. They must have six legs, three body parts, and two antennae to qualify. So, Bucky looks at several animals like a horse, turtle, cicada, butterfly, snail, and others to classify which of these is a bug.
Children learn how to identify bugs using these criteria and learn a bit about each animal in the process. I did find one inconsistency in the book. On the first page, the author introduces Bucky and his dog, Bingo, but Bingo is not shown until later in the story. The simple illustrations and easy text are appropriate for young scientists in elementary school.
Children learn how to identify bugs using these criteria and learn a bit about each animal in the process. I did find one inconsistency in the book. On the first page, the author introduces Bucky and his dog, Bingo, but Bingo is not shown until later in the story. The simple illustrations and easy text are appropriate for young scientists in elementary school.
August 2, 2019
Young children interested in the natural world, especially insects, will enjoy the colorful photo art and cartoon characters and easy to understand rhyming descriptions of how to distinguish bugs from spiders, worms, caterpillars, etc. Parents may have to read this to young children, but early elementary children should be able to master the text and be able to tell you which insects are bugs and which are other (arachnids, gastropods, etc.). Educational and fun to read. Good book!
December 16, 2018
Lots of fun while learning
They pictures showing the close ups of bugs are great and spark a lot of conversation. The story is wonderful and helps children not only learn about bugs but also that it’s good to read about things we don’t know.
They pictures showing the close ups of bugs are great and spark a lot of conversation. The story is wonderful and helps children not only learn about bugs but also that it’s good to read about things we don’t know.
September 29, 2020
I'm so glad I read this book...I almost didn't. Andi has a great writing style & makes facts so much fun. He has a lot of great information in this book that would help children to learn while also having fun.
April 6, 2021
Facts About Bugs
An educational book for kids that teaches them how to identify different types of bugs. Kids will love the different illustration of bugs.
An educational book for kids that teaches them how to identify different types of bugs. Kids will love the different illustration of bugs.
January 3, 2022
Fun science lesson with photos of real bugs.
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