The Beetle Book - by Steve Jenkins (Hardcover)

About the Book

A Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator explores form, color, and pattern, and captures the very unique nature of beetles in this brilliantly illustrated picture book. Full color.

Book Synopsis

Beetles squeak and beetles glow. Beetles stink, beetles sprint, beetles walk on water. With legs, antennae, horns, beautiful shells, knobs, and other oddities--what's not to like about beetles? The beetle world is vast: one out of every four living things on earth is a beetle. There are over 350,000 different species named so far and scientists suspect there may be as many as a million. From the goliath beetle that weighs one fourth of a pound to the nine inch long titan beetle, award-winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins presents a fascinating array of these intriguing insects and the many amazing adaptations they have made to survive.

Discover the incredible world of beetles:

• Amazing Bug Facts for Kids: Learn why one out of every four animals on Earth is a beetle, from the goliath beetle that weighs a quarter of a pound to the nine-inch-long titan beetle.
• Stunning Collage Art: Explore the beautiful and bizarre world of beetles through Steve Jenkins's signature torn- and cut-paper illustrations, renowned for their color and texture.
• Perfect for STEM Learning: A fantastic introduction to biology and entomology that answers kids' biggest questions about how insects survive, adapt, and thrive in their environments.
• A Perfect Nature Book for Kids: With clear, simple text and fascinating visuals, this book makes learning about the natural world exciting for preschoolers and early elementary students.

Review Quotes

"Jenkins' splendid array of beetles will surely produce at least one budding coleopterist...distinguished both as natural history and work of art"--Kirkus, starred review "Jenkins brings his signature style to the world of beetles...As always, the design of the book is exemplary."--Horn Book "A richly varied and visually riveting introduction to beetles, both familiar and strange."--Booklist, starred review "Jenkins's enthusiasm for his subject shines through in this rich and varied compendium."--School Library Journal, starred review "Jenkins offers a wealth of information about beetles and presents it impeccably."--Publishers Weekly, starred review "The combination of sophisticated look and highly visual approach makes this accessible to a wide audience, and this is one that'll certainly be picked up immediately if left strategically on a library table."--Bulletin

About the Author

Steve Jenkins has been awarded a Caldecott Honor, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year designation. He lives in Colorado with his wife and frequent collaborator, Robin Page, and their children. To learn more about Steve and see how he creates his books, go to www.stevejenkinsbooks.com.