Insects

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Packed with photography and diagrams, each full colour book in this series conveys essential information on a science topic from the National Curriculum. Ideal for topic work, they also model features of non-fiction texts that pupils are required to study in literacy lessons.

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Kids will enjoy learning all about insects with this colorful title. Ants, bees, and butterflies are all insects, and young readers will enjoy learning what these very different bugs have in common. Excerpted from Insects by Katy Pike All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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School Library Journal Review

K-Gr 4-- Handsome title pages are followed by 16 equally attractive, well-laid-out pages. Each item pictured is given two pages. A detailed, blown up, full-color photo of the object appears on the left; on the right is a drawing of the photo peeled back to reveal a diagram of ``what's inside.'' Single sentences scattered around both pages point to and comment on specific parts. All this is just enough to pique the interest of young readers, who are bound to pick up information on roots or pollen, or nerves and respiration. The objects range from the well-known ladybug or tulip to the more exotic stick insect or pitcher plant. The photos of the insects are stunning in their clarity, detail, and rich color. Minor drawbacks are that the interior views are neither as complex nor as visually rich as the exteriors, relative size is not indicated, there is some repetition, and a few facts seem gratuitous. Plants concentrates on flowers, omitting seeds and trees, and doesn't use cross-sections. Although not essential, the books are attractive. --Sharon Levin, University of Vermont, Burlington (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Horn Book Review

Outstanding color photographs and labeled diagrams make basic insect anatomy accessible for even the youngest readers in this cleverly designed text. By highlighting several key features of each insect, virtually every aspect of anatomy is covered. A note on the title page encourages parents to read, discuss, and learn with their children. From HORN BOOK 1991, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.