Insect Detective (Read and Wonder)
by Steve Voake (Author) Charlotte Voake (Illustrator)
"Gently encourages young readers to explore their natural surroundings and observe some of the more commonly found insects in it." -- School Library Journal (starred review)
Right now, all around us, thousands of insects are doing strange and wonderful things: wasps are building nests, ants are collecting food, and dragonflies are readying for the hunt. But it's not always easy to catch sight of these six-legged creatures; you have to know where to look. Guided by this book, readers will happily become insect detectives and find out just what those bugs are up to.
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School Library Journal
Starred Review
Gently encourages young readers to explore their natural surroundings and observe some of the more commonly found insects in it.
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Gently encourages young readers to explore their natural surroundings and observe some of the more commonly found insects in it.
—School Library Journal (starred review) A charming and informative introduction to insects.
—Library Media Connection Young readers will definitely catch the bug when they see this enticing, fact-filled invitation to explore the world of insects.
—Etc. for Her Provides gentle encouragement to young naturalists to be curious and watchful.
—Bloomsbury Review Will surely go down as one of the best picture books of 2010....An expertly crafted, funny, engaging title that should be a part of every collection.
—100 Scope Notes (SLJ blog)
—School Library Journal (starred review) A charming and informative introduction to insects.
—Library Media Connection Young readers will definitely catch the bug when they see this enticing, fact-filled invitation to explore the world of insects.
—Etc. for Her Provides gentle encouragement to young naturalists to be curious and watchful.
—Bloomsbury Review Will surely go down as one of the best picture books of 2010....An expertly crafted, funny, engaging title that should be a part of every collection.
—100 Scope Notes (SLJ blog)
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780763658168
Lexile Measure
840
Guided Reading Level
M
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date
February 20, 2012
Series
Read and Wonder
BISAC categories
JNF003120 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Insects, Spiders, etc.
JNF051050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Biology
JNF051050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Biology
Library of Congress categories
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