Bugs

by Sue L. Hamilton

Overview

This title introduces readers to bugs that make wonderful pets! Included are praying mantises, stick & leaf insects, ants, beetles, cockroaches, millipedes, grasshoppers, crickets, katydids and Luna moths.

Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617839702
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/01/2013
Series:	Xtreme Pets
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.25(w) x 7.25(h) x (d)
Lexile:	800L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Xtreme Pets: Bug 4

Praying Mantises 6

Walking Sticks 10

Ants 14

Beetles 16

Cockroaches 18

Millipedes 20

Grasshoppers 22

Crickets 24

Katydids 26

Luna Moths 28

Glossary 30

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2013
Gr 3–5—This set surveys potential pets, offering overviews of their attributes rather than specific care instruction. Size, lifespan, and diet are covered, usually in general terms to encompass multiple species. The focus of each book varies by subject. Bugs, Fish, Reptiles, and Spiders highlight the most likely pet species, while Cats and Dogs introduce superlative examples, such as the furriest or tallest breeds. Information about problematic choices, such as praying mantises and trapdoor spiders, is occasionally included. The straightforward writing lays out basic facts clearly using paragraph-long summaries and sometimes detailed captions. "Xtreme Fact" text boxes offer snippets of further information, usually on pet-related topics. Quality photos add solid visual appeal, although some gutter issues lessen their impact. Smart Apple's "Pets Plus" series offers more thorough information including pet care specifics, but this set provides an adequate starting point.

School Library Journal