Orem Library

A young boy escapes from two wicked aunts and embarks on a series of adventures with six giant insects he meets inside a giant peach.

Describes how the abilities of some insects have helped them to survive for 400 million years, including the group behavior of ants, the scavenger habits of cockroaches, the adaptations of weevils, and the defensive capabilities of beetles.

Shows how many insects are beneficial to humans.

Looks at flying insects, describing their physical features and defense mechanisms, and including such creatures as bumblebees, paper wasps, shorthorn grasshoppers, and blowflies.

"Adapted from the adult title Microsculpture, this book for young readers is a unique photographic study of insects in mind-blowing magnification that celebrates the wonders of nature and science. Levon Biss's photographs capture in breathtaking detail the beauty of the insect world and are printed in large-scale formats to provide an unforgettable viewing experience"--

Discover facinating gacts about all kinds of creepy crawly creatures, from butterflies disguised as dead leaves to spiders that cast nets at their prey.

Presents twenty-five questions and answers about insects and spiders, including why bugs are important, how long they have existed, and why crickets make noise.

"Poetry about cool insects with accompanying fascinating facts"--