Everything Bug: What Kids Really Want to Know About Insects and Spiders ANNOTATION
Presents twenty-five questions and answers about insects and spiders, including why bugs are important, how long they've existed, and whether spiders make noise.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
What's the difference between insects and spiders? Why is it so hard to swat a fly? Were insects here in the time of dinosaurs? It's all here in Everything Bug!
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature - Beverley Fahey
Kids who believe that bugs have a certain charm will find a plethora of information in this book with its easy accessibility. The question-and-answer format gives kids the lowdown on the fascinating facts they want to know about. Did you know that poop would pile up around us if dung beetles disappeared? How about the fact that the mother wolf spider carries all 100 of her babies on her back for a whole week after they hatch. It is interesting to note that female trapdoor spiders live up to 25 years, but their mates die after mating one time. Kids will learn why it is hard to swat a fly, the difference between moths and butterflies, and why we would not have chocolate if bugs disappeared. Glossy photos pack the pages and the one-page answers are clear and to the point. Bug watchers will make this a favorite and will want to check out the appended resources, which are book formats and web sites. 2004, NorthWord Press, Ages 6 to 10.
School Library Journal
Gr 3-5-A compendium of random information about insects and spiders presented in question-and-answer format. Clear, full-color photos provide close-up views of various species as well as an occasional glimpse at children interacting with them. From the first query ("Why wouldn't we have chocolate if bugs disappeared?") through the last ("-couldn't we do without the bugs that bug us the most?"), there is no organizing principle. Although the actual information is more than adequate and often interesting, its inaccessibility is a drawback for children seeking specific facts. The lack of an index exacerbates this problem. The volume relies on its design (which is adequate but not dazzling) to drive readers forward. Although not a useful book for reports, this is a fun treat for browsers.-Dona Ratterree, New York City Public Schools Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
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