Insect Detective
Written by Steve Voake
Illustrated by Charlotte Voake
Published by Candlewick Press
First U.S. Edition 2010
"Lift up a stone and you might see an earwig scuttle out. They like to hide in the damp and the dark. The pincers on the tips of their abdomens make them look kind of scary, but don't worry - they're completely harmless."
Publisher's Summary: Right now, all around you, thousands of insects are doing strange and wonderful things: wasps are building their nests, ants are collecting food, and dragonflies are readying for the hunt. But it's not always so easy to catch sight of these six-legged creatures...Become an insect detective and find out just what the insects around you are up to!
Mary Elizabeth's Musings: I must say that I am quite smitten with this book! Its watercolor illustrations pair beautifully with the rich prose, which is filled with exceptionally interesting insect facts. Giving children practical tips of finding and observing the world of insects around them, the author conveys a quiet message of respect for insects and their place in the ecosystem. Quite simply, this informative non-fiction book reads as smoothly as any children's fiction book. You will find it as fascinating as your child surely will!
Why I Recommend This Book: This gem of a book will encourage your child to observe the intricacies of the natural world right in their own backyard! After finishing this exceptional book, your child will be armed with the knowledge of how to unobtrusively explore the world of insects ... and he or she will be eager to do so as soon as you reach the back cover! I tremendously enjoyed this book - do yourself and your child a favor by grabbing it from your local library today!
Recommended for ages 5 - 9 years.
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Mary Elizabeth's Musings: I must say that I am quite smitten with this book! Its watercolor illustrations pair beautifully with the rich prose, which is filled with exceptionally interesting insect facts. Giving children practical tips of finding and observing the world of insects around them, the author conveys a quiet message of respect for insects and their place in the ecosystem. Quite simply, this informative non-fiction book reads as smoothly as any children's fiction book. You will find it as fascinating as your child surely will!
Why I Recommend This Book: This gem of a book will encourage your child to observe the intricacies of the natural world right in their own backyard! After finishing this exceptional book, your child will be armed with the knowledge of how to unobtrusively explore the world of insects ... and he or she will be eager to do so as soon as you reach the back cover! I tremendously enjoyed this book - do yourself and your child a favor by grabbing it from your local library today!
Recommended for ages 5 - 9 years.
Also by this author:
Also by this illustrator:
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3 comments:
What a great idea, as a kid I was always nervous of 'creepy crawlies' and a book like this would have been a great help
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