Young Naturalist's Handbook: Insect-lo-pedia

by Matthew Reinhart

Hardcover, 2003

Status

Available

Call number

595.7

Publication

Hyperion Book CH (2003), Hardcover, 48 pages

Description

This comprehensive insect picture book is not for the faint of heart! It's crawling with facts about the lives, bodies, habitats, and defenses of the world's coolest, creepiest, and sometimes crunchiest critters. You may find out more than you ever wanted to -- such as that, when in danger, a dragonfly nymph can make a quick escape by shooting a jet of water from its rear end! Matthew Reinhart's encompassing and fun look at all the juicy facts about insects is sure to enlighten budding young naturalists.

Language

Physical description

48 p.; 11.29 inches

ISBN

0786805595 / 9780786805594

UPC

725961005597

Local notes

Opens with a general description of insect characteristics, bodies, behavior, and history and then goes on to highlight some 26 families. Concludes with informative, comical commentary on the study and conservation of insects.
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