The Icky Bug Alphabet Book

by Jerry Pallotta, Ralph Masiello (Illustrator)

Overview

Learn your ABCs in this “icky” exploration of all the creepy crawly insects from A to Z. Best-selling author Jerry Pallotta delivers a fun first concepts book that helps children discover why farmers like pray mantis, why fireflies light up the sky, or how water spiders breathe underwater. Pallotta’s signature witty yet scientific text paired with Masiello’s vivid and detailed illustrations make this alphabetic exploration one that will keep curious readers intrigued and engaged as they learn about the natural world of bugs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780881064506
Publisher:	Charlesbridge
Publication date:	02/01/1989
Series:	Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	175,232
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.11(d)
Lexile:	600L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Jerry Pallotta is an award-winning author of children's alphabet books and imaginative fiction. His books combine interesting facts, detailed research, humor, and realistic illustrations that mesmerize children everywhere.

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A is for Alphabet Book. A is also for Ant. Ants are hard workers. Ants are able to carry things that are larger and heavier than they are. They always seem to be trying to build something.

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Editorial Reviews

Pallotta breaks all sterotypes in this unusual alphabet book. Masiello's smooth, realistic paintings, and a frequently humorous text which incorporates many scientifically accurate facts make it the bee's buzz!

Barnes & Noble Staff