Dragonflies

This title introduces readers to dragonflies. Different types of dragonflies are examined such as Giant Petaltail and Nannophy pygmaea. Readers will learn about each dragonfly's body, including its head, thorax, abdomen, and will also discover their huge eyes and iridescent coloring. Where each dragonfly can be found is covered, as well as how they're the largest insect of all time. Xtreme facts provide additional information on these interesting insects. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Xtreme Insects further explores the world of six-legged creatures. Some bite people. Some are eaten by humans. Some are destructive. Some are helpful. Whatever the attributes, they are all fascinating. Kids will be drawn to the close-up photos and interesting, creepy facts presented in short, easy-to-read bursts of information. Did you know that a swarm of grasshoppers may be large enough to show up on radar? Each book includes a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. From the beautiful to the deadly, kids will love to learn about these amazing insects. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.