"Handsome and useful, here's a solid addition to science collections." -- Booklist "Prolific science writer Simon offers a clear, concise exploration of insects and their characteristics, accompanied by crisp nature photographs...chock full of intriguing details...that will fascinate future entomologists." -- Publishers Weekly

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the wonderful world of insects, with fascinating facts and stunning full-color photographs, in his latest nonfiction picture book. Readers will learn all about insects' life stages, senses, bodies, and the many different kinds, including beetles, ladybugs, bees, butterflies, and more! This updated edition includes: * Author's note* Stunning full-color photographs* Glossary* Index* Website and additional reading sources Supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards
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Insects have been around for a very long time; they even existed at the same time as the dinosaurs! You've probably seen many insects in all different shapes and sizes before. But did you know that all bugs are insects, but not all insects are bugs? Explore the wonderful world of insects, including beetles, grasshoppers, ladybugs, bees, butterflies, dragonflies, and more, with award-winning science writer Seymour Simon!
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780062289148
Publisert
2016-08-11
Utgiver
Vendor
HarperCollins
Vekt
200 gr
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
254 mm
Aldersnivå
JC, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
40

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Seymour Simon has been called "the dean of the [children's science book] field" by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the "Seymour Science Blog" and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!