Respect the insect : meet the bugs who clean, tend, and feed the world
Howard, Jules2024
Book
Total copies: 4
Facts and information about many different kinds of insects and bugs. And in this wacky book, these helpful critters are taking you on a grand tour of their homes! They just can't wait to tell you about all the good they do. They'll show you the specialskillsandfeatures they have, explain why they're so importanttotheecosystem, and generally make their case for why they deserve a little more credit.
You'll meet:
the flesh-eatingbeetles who may sound creepy but are just misunderstood. In fact, they help museum staff clean up old specimens, and out in the wild, they make sure the world's forest floors aren't littered with dead creatures, saving us from very gruesome woodland walks
the midges who are one of the only bugs able to pollinate cacao plants, and withoutwhomtherewouldbenochocolate!
the wax mothcaterpillars-one of the firstspeciesknown to be able to safely digestplastic, who could hold the key to reducing this tough-to-break-down material
And many, many more!
Withoutinsects like the ones in this book, wewouldn'tbehere, but theyaredisappearingfast. This book introduces young readers to a loveablebunchofbugs, encouraging a newgenerationofmini-beastprotectors. Support your child's learning and gently introduce them to environmental issues with this colourful and fun book that's packed with fascinating facts.
Main title:
Respect the insect : meet the bugs who clean, tend, and feed the world / Jules Howard ; illustrated by Gosia Herba.
Author:
Howard, Jules, authorHerba, Gosia, illustrator
Edition:
First.
Imprint:
London : WideEyed Editions, 2024.
Collation:
80 p. : Full colour illus throughout ; 290 x 235 mm. 658 gm.
Notes:
Glossary.
Audience:
Young People.Reading grade level: 7-9.Interest age level: 7-11.Interest grade level: KS2.
Contents:
IntroductionWhat is an insect?Chapter 1 : Cleaner-uppersA world of insectsChapter 2 : Menu makersA most magnificent lifecycleChapter 3 : Ecosystem enigmasInsect championsEtc...
Biography/History:
Jules Howard is an author, zoology correspondent, and science presenter. As well as writing regularly for The Guardian and BBC Wildlife Magazine, Jules appears regularly on TV and radio, including BBC Breakfast. He has written numerous books for both adults and children on the natural world.
ISBN:
9780711283305 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
C595.7HOW
Language:
English
Subject:
Insects - Juvenile literatureInsects - Behavior - Juvenile literatureInsects - Conservation - Juvenile literatureChildren's / Teenage general interest: Wildlife & habitatsChildren's / Teenage general interest: EcosystemsChildren's / Teenage general interest: Insects, spiders, minibeastsWildlife (Children's / Teenage)Non-Fiction 7+Animals
BRN:
770020