Breathtaking Beetles

by Catherine Ipcizade

Overview

Not all beetles are scary! Readers will learn about 12 different species of beetles, each of with unusual and unexpected colors and patterns. Information about life cycles, habitats, and body parts is included. These beetles truly are breathtaking.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515745013
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	Bugs Are Beautiful!
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.25(w) x 10.25(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	IG480L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Beetles Are Breathtaking! 4

Bee Beetle 6

Blue Fungus Beetle 8

Checkered Beetle 10

Domino Beetle 12

Eupholus Weevils 14

Feather-Horned Beetle 16

Fiddler Beetle 18

Frog-Legged Beetle 20

Giraffe Weevil 22

Golden Tortoise Beetle 24

Jewel Beetles 26

Rosalia Longicorn 28

Life Cycle of a Beetle 30

Glossary 31

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 32

Index 32

Interviews

Introduces readers to beetles and their body parts, habitats, and life cycles Includes lesser-known species of beetles and their physical descriptions Stunning, macro photographs of each species help engage readers Challenges conventional perceptions of bugs and insects while teaching readers about the diversity within ecosystems and planet Earth Takes a new approach to a topic that some readers may find scary or creepy High-interest topic will engage reluctant and struggling readers