Insects

by Heather Moore Niver

Overview

Insects are the most abundant animals on our planet and predate even the dinosaurs by 170 million years. This informative book provides an overview of the fascinating world of insects, some of which are as minuscule as a pencil tip. Readers will learn about the physical characteristics of insects, as well as their life cycles and diets, all of which supports Next Generation Science Standards. Vibrant photographs and fun facts supplement the high-interest text, which will appeal to fans of bugs and butterflies alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781978501874
Publisher:	Enslow Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	12/30/2018
Series:	Investigate Biodiversity
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 7.12(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	5 - 9 Years

Editorial Reviews

05/01/2019

Gr 4–6—This series focuses on the diversity within a broad class of animals, rather than the concept of biodiversity within an ecosystem. General characteristics of the group are presented first, with some specific examples provided. Variations within the group are noted with generalizations ("Many birds make their nests in trees," as stated in Birds) and with some specific examples ("Condor eggs have the thickest shells"). The writing doesn't always flow smoothly, and the procession of quick facts may be challenging for some readers to follow. One paragraph, for example, starts with salamander eggs, switches to frog tadpoles, then jumps back to salamanders. Well-chosen photos display some of the variety within the groups. Some photos show animals not mentioned on the same spread, though captions provide the supporting information. VERDICT This series could serve best as a supplemental choice for larger animal collections.

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