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.

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.