A Kid’s Guide to 50 Insects

Explore the tiny but mighty world of insects! Did you know that some insects can lift 100 times their own weight, communicate with secret dances, or even produce their own natural light? Insects are some of the most fascinating creatures on Earth, shaping ecosystems, inspiring scientists, and astonishing us with their unique abilities. From the breathtaking beauty of butterflies to the stealthy hunting skills of praying mantises, insects play vital roles in nature that often go unnoticed. Whether they are pollinating flowers, breaking down waste, or mimicking leaves and sticks to avoid predators, these tiny creatures have evolved some of the most mind-blowing survival techniques in the animal kingdom. Inside this book, you'll find: Full-color illustrations and fascinating facts for 50 different insects A timeline of insect discoveries and how scientists study them A glossary of insect terms to boost your knowledge An introduction exploring the vast world of insects and their place in our ecosystem Easy-to-read sections perfect for kids, insect lovers, and future biologists Perfect for young readers, this book brings insects to life in an exciting and educational way. Featured insects include: Colorful & Cool-Looking Monarch Butterfly Blue Morpho Butterfly Ladybug Firefly Praying Mantis Orchid Mantis Jewel Beetle Rainbow Stag Beetle Rosy Maple Moth Peacock Butterfly Big, Strong & Clever Hercules Beetle Goliath Beetle Titan Beetle Atlas Moth Tarantula Hawk Wasp Giant Water Bug Walking Stick Insect Leaf Insect Velvet Ant Rhinoceros Beetle Jumpers, Flyers & Glowers Grasshopper Cricket Katydid Dragonfly Damselfly Glowworm Luna Moth Hawk Moth Click Beetle Flea Human Helpers Honeybee Bumblebee Carpenter Bee Ants Termites Dung Beetle Hoverfly Lacewing Assassin Bug Ladybug Larvae Weird Bugs! Calleta Silkmoth Caterpillar Thorn Bug Lantern Bug Mole Cricket Dobsonfly Giant Weta Net-winged Beetle Planthopper Feather-horned Beetle Giraffe Weevil