Dung beetles are the world’s strongest animals. They are famous for rolling animal poop around. Their gross job is important to the world. Find out more facts about these strong insects.
Martha E. H. Rustad is the author of more than three hundred nonfiction children's books, on topics ranging from baby ducks to black holes to ancient Babylon. She lives with her family in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Table of Contents
Amazing Dung Beetles 4
Where Dung Beetles Live 8
Dung Beetle Bodies 12
Eating and Drinking 18
What Dung Beetles Do 22
Dangers to Dung Beetles 26
Fast Facts 29
Glossary 30
Read More 31
Internet Sites 31
Index 32
Interviews
Brilliant color images will captivate readers; Perfect for first reports on animals; High-interest approach to teach Next Generation Science Standards related to life science