Bugs: A Close-up View of the Insect World

Book Description
It's a weird world out there... dazzle your friends with wacky facts and more from this mega new series. Did you know... The longest insect tongue is a whopping 28 cm -- designed for sipping nectar from deep inside orchids. Honeybee queens use powerful scents to reign supreme over the worker bees. One species of cockroach can live for an incredible 90 days without food. A full-color, fun, and informative series, Secret Worlds offers a chance to get your teeth deep into a wide range of fascinating subjects from nature, history, and science. Every title has: Easy-to-read narrative text written by a specialist who combines expert knowledge with an entertaining and fresh style. Superb color photography that entices the reader into the subject world with close-up views and dramatic shots. Weird World feature boxes that reveal a wealth of wacky facts. Tried-and-tested websites to check out the latest info. A mega reference section with even more facts and figures for the enthusiast. Suitable for children aged ten and up -- as well as every other family member who is curious about the subject.


About the Author
Chris Maynard -- Author -- has over 75 books under his belt and has always been fascinated by entomology (the study of insects). David Burnie -- Consultant -- has worked as a biologist and has also been a nature consultant for television.


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This book answers many questions about insects and encourages young entomologists to study more about them. While the text provides many fun and fascinating facts, the detailed photographs enable the reader to examine a variety of insects. One interesting fact is that there is a difference between insects and bugs. Bugs, another name for arthropods, include insects, spiders, and more. Insects have three body parts (head, thorax, abdomen) and two antennae. Spiders are therefore not insects because they have eight legs and two body parts. Another interesting fact is that cockroaches have been found on the space shuttle. And each leg on a water bug has a different job: the front legs are for eating, the middle legs are for balance and the back legs are for steering. Also included is a list of intriguing, insect-related Web sites. Elementary-aged children will be fascinated by this close-up look at bugs. Part of the "Secret World" series. 2001, Dorling Kindersley, Ages 6 up.


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