One Million Insects - by Isabel Thomas (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A fascinating welcome to the wonderful world of insects' - LoveReading4Kids

'Fun, inspiring, and well researched.' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

A beautifull illustrated tour of some of the world's most fascinating insects, perfect for readers 8+.

Did you know that without insects, humankind could not survive? This illustrated, fact-filled title explores the huge variety of insects, with a focus on what makes an insect an insect, the differences between the groups, and why insects are the most important animal group on Earth.

Broken down into sections exploring each of the main types of insect, each section takes a different, playfully visual approach to really capture the character of the insects in the order being explored. As well as including practical advice for observing insects safely, a section at the back of the book describes ways to help insects and encourage them into a garden no matter how small.

Review Quotes

★ "Labeled art that is both stylized and anatomically correct--and that even has a somewhat humorous appeal--complements the conversational text. Excellent organization of material includes ample introduction to Linnaean classification in both text and glossary (under "order (scientific)"), allowing for easy browsing....Kudos for explaining monarch and painted lady butterflies' generational migrations as akin to a relay race. Fun, inspiring, and well researched."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

About the Author

Isabel Thomas (Author)
Isabel Thomas studied Human Sciences at the University of Oxford. She is a science writer and children's author who has been shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, the ASE Science Book of the Year, and the Blue Peter Book Awards. Isabel also writes for children's science magazines Whizz Pop Bang and The Week Junior Science + Nature, and for science outreach projects. She is a primary school governor and parent of three young sons.

Lou Baker Smith (Illustrator)
Lou Baker Smith is a freelance illustrator and designer, working in book publishing and packaging design. Her work is diverse in subject matter and technique, the common thread that runs through it is a love of colour, textures and layers.