Insects And Spiders (Reader's Digest Pathfinders)
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (903 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1575843757 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Some eat other insectsand that's a good thing, or we'd be swimming in a sea of them! They may be small, but their sheer numbers mean insects and spiders have a huge impact on our world. Reader's Digest Pathfinders Insects and Spiders Don't swat that bug -- It just might be your friend. You can read up on a favorite topic, and then jump straight to a related yet different one.. There are literally billions of multi-legged flyers, swimmers, and crawlers out there. And you're about to get personal with some of them in Insects and Spiders. Did you know that if it weren't for beetles that eat dung and decaying bodies, our world would be a very smelly place? Or that most spiders are really good guys -- their appetite for insects such as cockroaches, wasps, and flies makes them nature's pest control experts? Read on for a co
Some insects pretend to be other kinds of insects for self-preservation or to trap prey. Or the vampire moth, which sucks the blood of its victims, including humans! There's still plenty of information on the more standard, garden-variety spiders and insects and their impact on the planet. But with features such as Inside Story, Hands On, Word Builders, That's Amazing, and Pathfinder, readers of all ages will satisfy their thirst for knowledge of the insect world, from the mundane to the remarkable. (Ages 9 and older) --Emilie Coulter. With its friendly text, up close and personal photos and illustrations, and glossary, Insects and Spiders makes a wonderful addition to the Reader's Digest Pathfinders series. Rather than being a comprehensive encyclopedia of insects and spiders, this bo
"Informative, execeptionally well presented for young readers" according to Midwest Book Review. The latest title in the Reader's Digest "Pathfinders" series for young readers, Insects And Spiders incorporates six paths to learning: Visual Section Opener (stimulates curiosity); Inside Story (puts a human face on important scientific discoveries); Hands On (describes projects and activities for an interactive . A Customer said An Amazing Book!. I'd say the illustrations are fantastic! And I think the book is fascinating. I really think you should look at the beetle picture page. You can learn a lot about different insects and bugs by reading this book. I think it is the best book I have read. Matt, age 8.. Very pleased excellent condition Barbara Donnelly wicked awsome! I used most of the pictures to decorate my sons wall. Very, Very pleased excellent condition.