Ladybugs are more than just pretty beetles with bright red shells and black spots--they're also fierce garden protectors. This zoology title, filled with beautiful photos and factual life science text, explores ladybugs' physical traits, habitats in gardens and fields worldwide, and diets that include aphids and other pests. Readers will learn about their complete metamorphosis from egg to adult and how their bright colors warn predators to stay away. Readers will also discover how ladybugs are celebrated in cultural stories and symbolism. Part of Creative Education's popular Amazing Animals series, this book supports elementary-aged readers with captions, on-page definitions, additional resources, and an index. Explore the colorful world of ladybugs with this engaging zoology title for elementary-aged readers. Learn about their habitats, diets, and life cycle, and discover cultural beliefs that see them as symbols of good luck. Glossary of key words Index Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents photo caption From fast-running cheetahs to furry pandas to squawking parrots, animals are wonderfully diverse-just like languages! This bilingual edition of the popular zoology series studies mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates from around the world. Beautiful photos pair with side-by-side English and Spanish text to examine the featured creature's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each title also includes a related folktale or myth for cross-curricular learning.
