This picture book introduces young readers to the fascinating life of bees and how important they are to nature. The story explains that when a bee is born, it is like celebrating a birthday because every bee plays a special role in the hive. As the story continues, readers learn how bees grow, work together, and help plants by pollinating flowers. Through colorful illustrations and playful rhy…
Book 9 of the Life Nature Library.
It's science with the squishy bits left in! What do slugs do with their slime? Why do flies throw up on your tea? How do insects drink your blood? Get the awful answers in "Ugly Bugs".
Read and discover all about amazing minibeasts... How many legs does a spider have? Why are earthworms important?
HOURS OF RECORD-BREAKING FACTS In 60 seconds, one tonne of popcorn is gobbled and an insect's wings beat 4,200 times. A lot can happen in a minute - so imagine what on earth could happen in a second, hour, day or even a year. Find out in this fact- filled book, packed with eye-popping photos and terrific trivia.
Best-selling simplifier of science Lucille Recht Penner unearths the truth about the water bug which sucks its victims' blood like a vampire, the assassin bug which turns its prey to mush with a special poison, and other barbaric bugs. This vividly illustrated collection of sensational but true bug facts is sure to set young readers' skin crawling!