Orem Library

A biologist presents a “consistently delightful” look at the mysteries of insect behavior (The New York Times Book Review).
 
Insects have inspired fear, fascination, and enlightenment for centuries. They are capable of incredibly complex behavior, even with brains often the size of a poppy seed. How do they accomplish feats that look like human activity—personality, language, childcare—with

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Discover how familiar insects survive the cold winter months and ensure the safety of the next generation.

A ladybug searches for the perfect spot to lay her eggs where her children will be safe when the emerge from their eggs, and have plenty to eat.

"Come along on a science adventure to discover fun facts and amazing attributes of spiders, worms, ladybugs, and other types of insects!" -- Back cover.

"A book of insects, with a focus on their 'super powers'--their extraordinary and very real abilities--and an art/design style that evokes comic-book-hero-and-villain awesomeness. The book will include profiles of the animals and their powers, mixed with spreads that compare, contrast, and pit the insects against each other in a kind of 'who would win??' action format. Head-to-head combat! Astounding weapons and abilities! Awesomeness! Plus: science."--...

Agnes has finally escaped her abusive ex-husband Goss, who has recently been released from state prison. Agnes is a lonely waitress with a tragic past who moves into a sleazy, run-down Oklahoma motel room with her lesbian co-worker R.C. She, in turn, introduces Agnes to Gulf War veteran, Peter, a peculiar, paranoiac drifter and they begin a tentative romance. However, things don't always seem as they appear and Agnes is about to experience a claustrophobic...

"Bugs, including ants, beetles, grasshoppers, and more, have unique skills that combine to create a safe and welcoming world for everyone-even people!-to live in"--

This emerging reader title looks at spicebush swallowtail caterpillars and the very clever way they trick potential predators throughout their lifetime. The title also covers where these caterpillars (and later butterflies) can be found, what they look like, and what they like to eat. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers.