Cool Crickets

by Megan Cooley Peterson

Overview

Chirping fills the night air, and you know crickets must be nearby! But did you also know that each species has its own unique song? Or that these tiny jumpers have ears on their legs? Meet cool crickets from around the world with Smithsonian Little Entomologist. Kids will be wowed by the amazing variety of bugs and up-close photos, while also learning about bug behavior, life cycle, diet, and more. The engaging, leveled text supports life science curriculum.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977114327
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	Little Entomologist 4D
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	560L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Megan Cooley Peterson is a children's book author and editor. Her book How To Build Hair-Raising Haunted Houses (Capstone Press, 2011) was selected as a Book of Note by the TriState Young Adult Review Committee. When not writing, Megan enjoys movies, books, and all things Halloween. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and daughter.

Table of Contents

Chirping Crickets 4

Field Crickets 6

Ground Crickets 10

Sword-Tail Crickets 12

Bush Crickets 14

Tree Crickets 18

Scaly Crickets 22

Ant Crickets 24

Mole Crickets 26

Cave Crickets 28

Glossary 30

Critical Thinking Questions 31

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Each title begins with an intro spread that overviews bugs, showing readers how to identify them; Stunning macro photography