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Fact Finders: Amazing Animal Colonies series.
The animals profiled in this series live in close contact with one another, in varying degrees of interdependence. After basics about species variations, anatomy, reproduction, and feeding, details about their housing structures (reefs, hives) and social interactions (bees) are discussed, along with threats to their existence and protection efforts. Engaging photographs and diagrams are provided. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Fact Finders: Amazing Animal Colonies titles: Bees and Wasps and Corals
32 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2015
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LibraryISBN 978-1-62403-687-3$18.95
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Xtreme Insects series.
This series introduces young readers to various members of the insect community. Each formulaic book includes a simple introduction of the genus, a discussion of body parts, and brief paragraphs on various species; edibility by humans and potential medical uses are also considered. Colorful, zoomed-in photographs vary in quality but will engage insect enthusiasts. "Xtreme fact" sidebars extend the texts. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Xtreme Insects titles: Ants, Bees & Wasps, Beetles, Flies, Mantis, and Roaches.
247 pp.
| Simon
| October, 2015
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TradeISBN 978-1-4814-3232-0$16.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4814-3234-4
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Illustrated by
Jon Klassen.
Steve's baby brother is sick, so his parents don't pay attention when Steve becomes afraid of the wasps in the backyard. In a recurring dream, a voice offers to make everything better, but the easy fix starts to look like too sinister a bargain. Oppel's language is straightforward, but the emotional resonance deep. Klassen's black-and-white drawings astutely capture the magnitude of a child's imagination.
Reviewer: Sarah Berman
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2015
203 pp.
| Dial
| January, 2013
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TradeISBN 978-0-8037-3846-1$12.99
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Iguana Wendell's nightmares are disrupting his sleep, so his friends enlist the help of Danny Dragonbreath's great-grandfather to explore inside Wendell's mind. They discover a Dream Wasp wreaking havoc, and the only solution is a Japanese dream-eater. Goofy humor and mild adventure pair perfectly with black, white, and green-tinged comic-style illustrations in an installment that's best for devoted fans.
32 pp.
| Lerner
| August, 2011
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LibraryISBN 978-0-7613-6730-7$25.26
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Lightning Bolt Books: Animal Look-Alikes series.
These easy-to-read and informative texts highlight the differences between animals that may look alike but are actually unique in terms of feeding, habitat, growth, and predatory behavior. Dissimilarities in appearance are also covered. Close-up photographs, large type, and brightly colored pages along with descriptive sidebars and "Fun Facts" enhance accessibility. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Lightning Bolt Books: Animal Look-Alikes titles: Can You Tell a Bee from a Wasp? and Can you Tell a Butterfly from a Moth?
48 pp.
| Lerner
| February, 2008
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LibraryISBN 978-0-8225-7297-8$27.93
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Insect World series.
Detailed text and close-up photographs provide an overview of each insect, its habitat, life cycle, and characteristics. A list of similar species and what makes each type of insect unique is included. These books offer a lot of information on each species, and the photographs, captions, and fact boxes broaden their usefulness. Related activities are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Insect World titles: Hornets, Luna Moths, Praying Mantises, and Termites.
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Minibeasts Up Close series.
Large, clear photographs and drawings show small creatures and their body parts magnified. Dull text presents general information about how these animals eat, sense their surroundings, move, migrate, and reproduce. Colorful text boxes provide additional facts without overwhelming the clean layout. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review includes these Minibeasts Up Close titles: Butterflies Up Close, Grasshoppers Up Close, Ladybugs Up Close, Pill Bugs Up Close, Snails Up Close, and Wasps Up Close.