Icky Animals! Small and Gross

The common woodlouse is one of nature's most recognizable insects, though many people call it a pill bug or rolly-polly. Readers will learn all about this small and gross insect, discovering what it looks like, where it lives, how its special body acts as a defense against predators. Age-appropriate language makes elementary science content accessible to readers, while colorful photographs reinforce the text in an exciting and engaging way.

What has eight legs, many eyes, and is totally gross? It's the spider! Readers will learn all about this creepy arachnid (or bug) through this text, which introduces readers to one of the world's ickiest animals. Written to support elementary science curricula, age-appropriate language makes the study of a spider's body, behavior, and role in nature accessible to young readers.

Worms are small and gross, but they're also one of the world's most important critters. Readers will enter the world of wiggly worms and learn about worms' appearance, habitat, behavior, and essential role in nature's ecosystems. The science-heavy narrative supports elementary science standards, while highly detailed, full-color photographs capture and hold interest. Worms will rise above their reputation as wiggly dirt creatures; they're essential for a healthy environment.

The caterpillar got its name from words that mean "hairy cat," and it's easy to see why. That's just one of the interesting facts readers will learn through this title, which introduces them to the small and gross caterpillar. The text's age-appropriate content teaches readers everything they need to know about caterpillars, including their appearance, habitat, and life cycle. Detailed color photographs reinforce the written content, which was developed to support elementary science curricula.

Centipedes may be one of the ickiest insects around, but there's more to them than that. This text covers the important facts about centipedes, including what they look like, how they live, and where to find them. Young readers will find the text's age-appropriate language accessible and easy to understand, while highly detailed color photographs will grab and hold their interest. This text supports elementary science curricula.

Slugs are slimy, small, and super gross. Readers will delight in this close-up examination of the slug, with text that is written to support elementary science standards. Highly detailed color photographs will capture and hold interest as readers learn important facts about this icky insect, including where they live, what they eat, and how to tell the difference between them and snails. Readers will gain a new appreciation of this shell-less terrestrial gastropod mollusk.