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HarperCollins, 2015-04-08

Bugs Are Insects

Bugs Are Insects

Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science 1

Anne Rockwell, Author

Steve Jenkins, Illustrator

Paperback

SKU:9780062381828

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Introduces common backyard insects and explains the basic characteristics of these creatures.
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With vibrant collage illustrations and engaging text, Anne Rockwell’s Bugs Are Insects invites young readers to explore the world of insects. The book encourages curiosity and observation, helping children understand what distinguishes insects from other creatures. A delightful introduction to the wonders of the insect world.

Readability • 3.0

Age Range • 4-8

Pages • 40

Subjects • Insects • Juvenile works

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Zoology • Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Insects, Spiders, etc. • Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Zoos • Juvenile Nonfiction | Activity Books | General • Juvenile Nonfiction | Games & Activities | Puzzles • Juvenile Nonfiction | History | General • Juvenile Nonfiction | Games & Activities | Word Games

Read and find out what makes an insect an insect and what makes a bug a bug in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.

With intricate and vividly colored collages from Caldecott Medal winner Steve Jenkins and engaging text from Anne Rockwell, Bugs Are Insects introduces the youngest readers to the fascinating world of the creepy crawly.

This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. An NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book. it includes activities such as conducting an insect survey, drawing a picture of your favorite insects, and planting a butterfly garden.

Both text and artwork were vetted for accuracy by Dr. Ed Spevak, Curator of Invertebrates and Director of the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute Center for Native Pollinator Conservation.

This is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:

  • hands-on and visual
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Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs:

  • Entertain and educate at the same time
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  • Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers
  • Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach
  • Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations
  • Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills
  • Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists
  • Meet national science education standards
  • Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field
  • Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests

Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

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