Insect Defenses Contributor(s): Kalman, Bobbie (Author), Sjonger, Rebecca (Author) |
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ISBN: 0778723682 ISBN-13: 9780778723684 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2006 Annotation: Insects live all over the world and are food for many animals, including other insects! Children will be fascinated to learn about the many ways these tiny creatures defend themselves against predators. Well-written text, full-color photographs, and clearly labeled illustrations help children discover the many ways that insects defend themselves. The World of Insects series provides children with an overview of the important characteristics of insects and their relationships to the other living things on Earth. Fascinating and easy to read, this beautiful set of books outlines significant details and concepts in clear and simple ways. Children will be eager to investigate the incredible world of insects! Each book includes a fun and interactive activity page. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Insects, Spiders, Etc. - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Biology |
Dewey: 595.714 |
LCCN: 2005035797 |
Lexile Measure: 860 |
Series: World of Insects (Crabtree Publishing Paperback) |
Physical Information: 0.15" H x 8.42" W x 9.34" (0.34 lbs) 32 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 106636 Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This title is intended for ages 4-8. Insects live all over the world and are food for many animals, including other insects Children will be fascinated to learn about the many ways these tiny creatures defend themselves against predators. Well-written text, full-colour photographs, and clearly labelled illustrations help children discover: the senses insects use to avoid predators; how insects bite and sting to defend themselves; how insects blend in with their surroundings in order to remain unnoticed; and, how the brightly coloured bodies of some insects warn predators to stay away. |