Buzz

Name: Buzz
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SKU: 9781917366625
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A child's guide to bugs and bees and how to spot them

By Richard Jones

Series: In Our Nature

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Brief Description

Discover 15 bugs with extraordinary abilities, and uncover the secrets of their survival in nature. Try to spot the Indian stick insect and see how its remarkable camouflage helps it evade predators. Admire the vibrant colours of the monarch butterfly and learn how its wings support... Read More

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Buzz

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The fifth book in the bestselling 'In Our Nature' series. Acclaimed entomologist Richard 'Bugman' Jones introduces children to bugs and bees with extraordinary abilities, in stunningly illustrated detail.

Description

Discover 15 bugs with extraordinary abilities, and uncover the secrets of their survival in nature.

Try to spot the Indian stick insect and see how its remarkable camouflage helps it evade predators. Admire the vibrant colours 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.

In this new book for children from renowned entomologist Richard 'Bugman' Jones, and illustrated with stunning detail, this book is buzzing with the tiny creatures that make our world thrive.

This book is sure to delight insect lovers aged 7+ and includes:

15 chapters on brilliant bugs from around the world and the incredible ways they have adapted to survive
A guide on how and where to spot insects
Fascinating stories and folklore exploring how insects have inspired myths and legends through the ages
Words from renowned entomologist Richard 'Bugman' Jones, fellow of the Royal Entomological Society and of the Linnean Society of London
Stunning artwork from bestselling illustrator Sara Boccaccini Meadow

Praise for the series:

Grow: "An exceptionally good-looking volume, full of practical advice" - The Bookseller

Glow: "This book is stunning! It's wonderfully tactile and the illustrations are sumptuous and opulent" - Juno Magazine

Fly: "The song of spring... a fully illustrated collection of more than 150 birds from around the world" - RSPB Magazine

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781917366625

Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Magic Cat Publishing

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sara Boccaccini Meadows

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 256.0mm

Height: 310.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Richard Jones Series: In Our Nature

About the Author

Richard Jones is a nationally acclaimed entomologist, a fellow of the Royal Entomological Society and of the Linnean Society of London, and past president of the British Entomological and Natural History Society. He has been fascinated by wildlife since a childhood exploring the South Downs and Sussex Weald after plants and insects. He now writes about insects, wildlife and the environment for the likes of BBC Wildlife, Gardeners' World, The Guardian, The Sunday Times and Countryfile and has regular radio appearances on programmes like Radio 4's Home Planet, Natural Histories and Woman's Hour.

Sara Boccaccini Meadows is a print designer and illustrator living in Brooklyn, NY. Originally from the rolling hills of the Peak District in England, she graduated from Leeds College of Art with a 1st class Honours in Textiles and Surface Pattern. Since arriving in the USA almost 10 years ago, she has been splitting her time between working as a textile designer, illustrator and artist. She takes inspiration from nature and the tiny details in everyday life to create unique and quirky print illustrations. Her materials include watercolour, gouache and ink pen. In her spare time, Sara enjoys cycling, hiking and exploring overgrown gardens. She documents a lot of her life and travels in little pocket sketchbooks that have become a valuable source of inspiration for her work.