Buzz

About this book

Discover 15 bugs with extraordinary abilities and uncover the secrets of their survival in nature though fun and accessible text in renowned entomologist Richard "Bugman" Jones's first book for children.Let your child's curiosity run wild with this beautifully illustrated book of beetles, butterflies, bees, and more!Try to spot the Indian stick insect and see how its remarkable camouflage helps it evade predators. Admire the vibrant colors of the monarch butterfly and learn how its wings support an incredible migration. And take a closer look at the emperor dragonfly's compound eyes to see how its vision helps it catch its next meal.Illustrated with stunning detail, this book is buzzing with the tiny creatures that make our world thrive.Buzz is sure to delight young insect lovers and includes: 15 chapters on amazing bugs from around the world and the incredible ways they have adapted to survive. A guide on how and where to spot insects Expert insights from renowned entomologist Richard "Bugman" Jones, fellow of the Royal Entomological Society and of the Linnean Society of London Gorgeous artwork from bestselling illustrator Sara Boccaccini Meadows Each chapter profiles an insect hero and then introduces readers to other insects who share that heroic trait.Chapters include: The Hero of Beautiful Colors: the Picasso ShieldbugThe Hero of Pollination: the Western HoneybeeThe Hero of Glowing: the Common Eastern FireflyThe Hero of Transformation: the Swallowtail ButterflyThe Hero of Eccentric Eating: the Privet Hawk Moth CaterpillarThe Hero of Camouflage: the Indian Stick InsectThe Hero of Flight: the Monarch ButterflyThe Hero of Vision: the Emperor DragonflyThe Hero of Recycling: the Minotaur BeetleThe Hero of Teamwork: the Leafcutter AntThe Hero of Building: the Compass TermiteThe Hero of Vocalization: the Field GrasshopperThe Hero of Water: the Great Diving BeetleThe Hero of the Ecosystem: the Praying MantisThe Hero of Warning Colors: the Seven-Spotted Ladybug In Our Nature series: Glow: Family Guide to the Night SkyGlow Puzzle: 500 Piece Space-themed Jigsaw PuzzleGrow: A Family Guide to Plants and How to Grow ThemFly: A Family Guide to Birds and How to Spot ThemWild: A Family Guide to the Animal Kingdom