Jeremy and the Beetle Takedown

by Sallana Brown, Beatriz Gouveia (Illustrator)

Overview

Something strange is buzzing in the forest!

Jeremy and his friends set off on an adventure to observe insects, but their bug-watching turns into a mystery they must solve to save their beloved ash trees. Can they do it in time?

This picture book unlocks the fascinating world of Entomology, a branch of zoology dedicated to insects, inviting young explorers to learn about non-native insects, and how they impact our planet. It features simple vocabulary, easy science experiments, and a glossary that supports young readers aged 5-10.

This is an introductory book that explores concepts for early grades in a fun and interactive way.

Visually stimulating and educationalAcclaimed, trusted and informativeGreat for classrooms and summer campsPerfect for curious children who love to ask, "Why?" or "What?"Encourages continual student-led learningPerfect for kids interested in bugs and insects

Why get this book?

Entertain and educate kids to pursue scienceDevelopmentally appropriate for early grade readersHigh quality, picture book illustrationsEasy-to-follow information and activities to engage young scientistsWritten/illustrated by parents, teachers, and experts

So, join Jeremy and his team as they work to restore balance to their environment. Read along as they discover and learn.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781962245012
Publisher:	Sungate Publishing
Publication date:	11/15/2023
Series:	Steam School Squad , #1
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.12(d)
Age Range:	5 - 10 Years

Editorial Reviews

2023-12-26
Brown introduces youngsters to the concept of invasive insect species in this picture book.

Young Jeremy is in science class and excited to learn that the new study topic is entomology—the study of insects. Ms. Birch explains to the class that they’ll learn about bugs in the classroom for a bit and then go outside to observe them in the wild. As the kids catch insects and overturn stones to find grubs, they come across a swarm in a small forest area. Several kids, including Jeremy, use their entomological knowledge to figure out what the bugs are. Jeremy overhears the beetles saying things such as “we are emerald, not green,” and figures out that they’re Emerald Ash Borer Beetles. The kids understand they must do something about this invasive species, as they’re killing trees. After Ms. Birch calls a tree specialist, the beetles begin speaking again; Jeremy decides to explain to the bugs the necessity of sharing. Gouveia’s full-color cartoon illustrations are adorable, and the kids in Jeremy’s class are illustrated with care to make them each distinct characters. They’re portrayed with a range of skin tones; most are children of color, including Jeremy. In some places, the small text is a bit hard to read, but overall, Brown delivers an accessible STEM-oriented story.

A fun fantasy tale that offers informative entomological facts.

Kirkus Reviews