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K-3Kingfisher Readers series.
According to this book, "creepy-crawlies" are insects, spiders, worms, and snails--"all very small animals!" Readers will discover how these creatures move, what they might eat, where they might live, etc. The amount of information, as well as the blurring of classification lines, could confuse young readers. A combination of photographs, illustrations, sidebars, and diagrams add visual interest. Glos., ind.