Insects Up Close

Moths are like the butterflies of the night. Their scale-covered wings carry them from plant to plant in search of sweet nectar. There's a lot to learn about these dark-winged insects in this fact-filled book for beginning readers!

Many people hate the quiet whine of a mosquito buzzing around their head. But you may be surprised to learn that females are the only mosquitoes who suck blood. Itching to find out why? Young readers will find out this and so much more in this book about mosquitoes!

Each termite plays a special role in the colony. A queen termite lays millions of eggs each year! Around the nest, busy worker and dedicated soldier termites swarm. In this title, young readers will learn all about the complex world of termites!

Predators turn up their noses when they come across the black and orange of the milkweed bug. These foul-tasting critters have found the perfect defense from becoming someone's lunch! Unlike the effects of their black and orange colors, this book is sure to keep beginning readers coming back for more!