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1) Ants
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Ants live on every landmass on Earth except Antarctica and certain small islands. Living together in colonies, each ant plays a part in keeping the colony running smoothly. Learn how these busy insects build their homes, find their food, and work together!
2) Beetles
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
With estimates between 5 and 8 million, beetles have more species than any other insect. Beetles can live in almost all habitats, using their strong jaws, legs, and other body parts to find food and defend themselves from predators. Eager readers will discover beetles of all shapes, sizes, habits, and colors!
3) Grasshoppers
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Grasshoppers use their back legs to jump high into the air! They often travel in swarms that can easily eat an entire field of plants. Hop into this introduction and learn all about grasshoppers.
4) Dragonflies
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Did you know that dragonflies have six legs like other insects, but cannot walk? Dragonflies use their powerful wings to get from place to place. Learn all about a dragonfly's wings and how dragonflies use the other parts of their bodies to hunt and survive.
5) Ladybugs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Ladybugs don't have spots all their lives, and some never have spots. Not a plant-eating insect, ladybugs love to eat aphids and are often used to protect plants. Early readers will learn how ladybugs grow and develop spots, hunt aphids, and live through the changes of season.
6) Butterflies
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Did you know that some adult butterflies change their appearance depending on the season? These unique insects use their colorful wings to attract mates, ward off predators, or blend in with their surroundings. Learn all about how a butterfly grows into its wings!
7) Fireflies
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Have you ever wondered how a firefly lights up? Fireflies in some areas of the world light up all at the same time, or in a specific order and pattern. Eager readers will glow with excitement while learning about these special insects!
8) Honey Bees
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Honey bees collect pollen and nectar from hundreds of flowers a day. This helps flowers spread pollen to each other to make new seeds. Discover how bees go back to their hives and use the pollen and nectar to create sweet honey!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
These unique insects get their name from the position in which they hold their front legs together. These legs are also "preying" as they shoot out and grab insects for the mantis to eat. Students will learn about the other physical characteristics of praying mantises and how they use each body part.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
c2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents an introduction to the life cycle of insects, describing what insects are, and what types of changes they experience as they go through life, from egg, to larvae, to pupa, to adult. Includes glossary.
11) Bees
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
A brief introduction to bees, discussing their characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and predators. Includes a range map, life cycle illustration, and amazing facts--Provided by publisher.
12) Moths
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Moths are attracted to bright lights, though it is still unknown exactly why that is. Like butterflies, moths grow from caterpillars into insects with beautiful wings. Discover moths with wings of all different colors, shapes, and sizes!
13) Bees
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Bees are busy insects! Whether they're searching for nectar or protecting their hive, bees are interesting creatures. This book introduces young readers to all aspects of bee life, from the flower-locating 'waggle dance' to dangerous 'killer' bees. The World of Insects series reveals the intriguing physical characteristics and behavior of some of our best-known insects. Each volume provides details about these creatures' habits and habitats as well...
14) Damselflies
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Unlike many insects, damselflies begin their lives underwater. After hatching from eggs and shedding their skin several times, damselflies emerge from the water to begin life on land. Discover the different parts of a damselfly's body, how their wings work, and how they hunt for food!
15) Wasps
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Did you know that wasps chew plants and wood to make a paste that hardens into paper? They use this paste to make the nests in which they live. Eager readers will learn how wasps help protect plants, use their stingers, and build different kinds of nests.
16) Stink Bugs
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When this insect releases the smell it gets its name from, predators run away as fast as possible! There are thousands of different stink bugs that live all over the world. Get a first look at the different kinds of stink bugs, what they eat, and when they resort to releasing their stink.
17) Dragonflies
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
With such a scary name, dragonflies are often misunderstood. This book presents lots of great information on dragonflies, from migration patterns and flying speeds to their role as natural insect-pest controllers. The World of Insects series reveals the intriguing physical characteristics and behavior of some of our best-known insects. Each volume provides details about these creatures' habits and habitats as well as insights into their relationships...
18) Aphids
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
These tiny insects are one of the most destructive insects to plant life. Thousands of aphids can live and feed on one plant. Readers will eat this book up, learning what aphids look like, how they use different parts of their bodies, and how ants and aphids help each other live.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Although some insects are considered pests, children will be surprised to discover just how important all insects are to the other living things on Earth, including people! Easy-to-understand text and vivid photographs help children discover:
• the roles insects play in pollination
• how insects make honey, beeswax, and other products
• the importance of insects to other animals
• which insects bite, sting, and spread diseases
• how certain...
20) Ants
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Ants are everywhere, from the Amazon rain forest to your backyard picnic. Some make nests while others keep on the move. Learn about these amazing social insects and how they work together to survive. The World of Insects series reveals the intriguing physical characteristics and behavior of some of our best-known insects. Each volume provides details about these creatures' habits and habitats as well as insights into their relationships with humans....
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