Bugs!

Box elder bugs are some of the world's most fascinating insects! This book's easy-to-read text and larger-than-life color photos bring the box elder bug's world to life, introducing readers to a box elder bug's diet, habitat, enemies, and methods of defense. Diagrams help readers investigate the concept of metamorphosis and identify body parts, from the box elder bug's red eyes to the X on its wings. The digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems are also described. A step-by-step approach to scientific classification helps place box elder bugs within the order Hemiptera. Readers are also encouraged to consider the benefits and drawbacks of box elder bugs, as well as how they impact our daily lives. From resting on box elder trees to overwintering in your house, young entomologists will enjoy uncovering the lives of these amazing creatures. Informative sidebars and Bug Bytes aim to peak readers' interest, while bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability. Checkerboard is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents Invite your readers to uncover the creepy, crawly lives of Bugs! Easy-to-read text explores how bug bodies work, what bugs eat, where they live, and how they defend themselves against enemies. This colorful and exciting series is sure to leave young naturalists bug-eyed and itching for more! Checkerboard is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Fleas are some of the world's peskiest insects! This book's easy-to-read text and larger-than-life color photos bring the flea's world to life, introducing readers to a flea's diet, habitat, enemies, and methods of defense. Diagrams help readers investigate the concept of metamorphosis and identify body parts, from the flea's sharp mouthparts to its long hind legs. The digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems are also described. A step-by-step approach to scientific classification helps place fleas within the order Siphonaptera. Readers are also encouraged to consider how fleas impact our daily lives, from pet care to bubonic plague. From cat fleas to rat fleas, young entomologists will enjoy uncovering the lives of these persistent creatures. Informative sidebars and Bug Bytes aim to peak readers' interest, while bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability. Checkerboard is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents Invite your readers to uncover the creepy, crawly lives of Bugs! Easy-to-read text explores how bug bodies work, what bugs eat, where they live, and how they defend themselves against enemies. This colorful and exciting series is sure to leave young naturalists bug-eyed and itching for more! Checkerboard is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Beetles are some of the world's most fascinating insects! This book's easy-to-read text and larger-than-life color photos bring the beetle's world to life, introducing readers to a beetle's diet, habitat, enemies, and methods of defense. Diagrams help readers investigate the concept of metamorphosis and identify body parts, from the beetle's antennae to its elytra. The digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems are also described. A step-by-step approach to scientific classification helps place beetles within the order Coleoptera. Readers are also encouraged to consider the benefits and drawbacks of beetles, as well as how they impact our daily lives. From ladybugs to dung beetles, young entomologists will enjoy uncovering the lives of these amazing creatures. Informative sidebars and Bug Bytes aim to peak readers' interest, while bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability. Checkerboard is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents Invite your readers to uncover the creepy, crawly lives of Bugs! Easy-to-read text explores how bug bodies work, what bugs eat, where they live, and how they defend themselves against enemies. This colorful and exciting series is sure to leave young naturalists bug-eyed and itching for more! Checkerboard is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Centipedes are some of the world's most fascinating bugs! This book's easy-to-read text and larger-than-life color photos bring the centipede's world to life, introducing readers to a centipede's diet, habitat, enemies, and methods of defense. Diagrams help readers investigate the concept of metamorphosis and identify body parts, from the centipede's poisonous fangs to its many legs. The digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems are also described. A step-by-step approach to scientific classification helps place centipedes within the class Chilopoda. Readers are also encouraged to consider the benefits and drawbacks of centipedes, as well as how they impact our daily lives. From house centipedes to tiger centipedes, young entomologists will enjoy uncovering the lives of these amazing creatures. Informative sidebars and Bug Bytes aim to peak readers' interest, while bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability. Checkerboard is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Table of contents Invite your readers to uncover the creepy, crawly lives of Bugs! Easy-to-read text explores how bug bodies work, what bugs eat, where they live, and how they defend themselves against enemies. This colorful and exciting series is sure to leave young naturalists bug-eyed and itching for more! Checkerboard is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.