Insect
Mound, Laurence2017
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This title for school students explores the world of insects. From ants, bees, beetles, bugs, butterflies, to flies and wasps, and many more. Discover the different varieties, information about their body-structure, life cycles, and behaviour. Find out which insects have ears on their knees, and other insect trivia. Children will be fascinated by this world of creepy crawlies.
Main title:
Insect / written by Laurence Mound.
Author:
Edition:
Third edition.
Imprint:
London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2017.©2017
Collation:
72 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.
Series title:
Variant title:
Cover title: Eyewitness insect : explore the world of insects and creepy-crawlies : the most adaptable and numerous creatures on the planet.
Notes:
Includes index.
Audience:
Interest grade level: Upper primary.
Contents:
The parts of an insect -- What is an insect? -- The first insects -- Wings and flight -- Through an insect's eyes -- Touch, smell, and hearing -- Legwork -- Mouthparts and feeding -- Battling beetles -- Complete metamorphosis -- From nymph to adult -- Beetles -- Flies -- Butterflies and moths -- Bugs -- Wasps, bees, and ants -- Other insects -- Living with plants -- Hide and seek -- Avoiding predators -- A watery life -- Building a nest -- Insect architects -- Social ants -- Honeybees and hives -- Helpful and harmful -- Looking at insects -- Did you know? -- Insect classification -- Find out more -- Glossary.
ISBN:
9780241297179 (paperback)
Dewey class:
595.7
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
342311
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys | Nonfiction | 595.7 INS | Available |