The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Ziefert, Harriet

Bugs, Beetles, and Butterflies

32 pp. | Viking | September, 1998 | Trade ISBN 0-670-88055-8 $$13.89

(4) K-3 Science Easy-to-Read series. Illustrated by Lisa Flather. Brief, rhyming text describes these insect groups for beginning readers, but only the butterfly section imparts practical information. The other two sections are limited to overly general statements about appearance or behavior. The realistic illustrations are bright and appealing, but the alphabetical glossary would be more useful for this age group if listed in order of appearance. Activity ideas are included.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli