The Weird and Wonderful World of Bugs - by Rea Manderino (Paperback)

About the Book

"Crawl inside the weird world of bugs and discover the fascinating lives of arthropods, insects, and arachnids. This book for kids explains what makes a bug a bug--from their jointed legs to their strange eyes and awkward antennas. Learn how they see, breathe, and fly, and which bugs don't fly at all. Meet amazing bugs--from magnificent moths to peculiar pill bugs--and discover where they live, what they eat, and how they change and grow. Beautiful, colorful photos bring these incredible creatures up close with plenty of fun facts and fascinating details about what makes each bug so special. Budding backyard bug-catchers will have their hands full with this informative book."--Publisher's description.

Book Synopsis

Fascinating facts and up-close photos to delight bug fans ages 5 to 7

Calling all young bug enthusiasts! Come along on a journey into The Weird and Wonderful World of Bugs. Kids from ages 5 to 7 will learn all about the insects and other arthropods we call "bugs." They'll meet moths, bees, fireflies, spiders, and mosquitos in detailed, full-color photos that bring the bugs to life from antennae to abdomen. Entomologist Rea Manderino, PhD, offers scientific facts on every page, inspiring budding bug scientists to explore their backyards with new eyes.

Discover intriguing facts like:

• More than one-third of all the insects on Earth are beetles. There are almost 390,000 species!
• Some ants are farmers! They bring leaves back to the nest and use them to grow fungus, which they feed to their babies.
• Pillbugs are a type of crustacean--like crabs--with many legs, a hard exoskeleton, and gills that need water to breathe.

Leap, fly, and crawl into a big world of small wonders with this incredible bug book for kids.

Review Quotes

"Rea Manderino is a top-notch science writer with an expert eye for the coolest stories in insect biology. If you're a parent who wants their kids to get interested in biology, this is the book to start that journey." --Joseph Grey Ballenger

"This book is packed full of fun facts and everyone learned something new! My kids had a blast going outside, catching bugs and comparing them to the ones in the book. We even made a contest to see who could find the most bugs in our backyard that were also in the book. Our whole family enjoyed the bug learning adventure this book inspired us to go on." -- Sunshine

"This bug book was of great interest to the grandkids, who are fascinated with bugs and enjoying learning to identify them. They also enjoy being able to share knowledgeable facts with others about the bugs. " -- T.

"This is a great educational book for little entomologists. It's good quality but small and lightweight enough for little ones, with tons of vibrant photos and illustrations. The text itself is accessible but doesn't talk down to the reader. Even as an adult, I found it very informative." -- A.

About the Author

REA MANDERINO, PhD, spent her childhood raising tiger swallowtails on the parsley in her grandmother's garden. Her passion for insects ignited with her high school insect collection. She went on to receive her PhD in entomology from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry.