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Our World in Pictures Bugs, Butterflies, Beetles and Bees

By DK
Series: DK Our World in Pictures
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Meet the world's most remarkable bugs - from the tiny fairy wasp to the giant weta. Find out everything you need to know about bugs in this compendium packed with hundreds of clever and colourful minibeasts. Did you know that there may be 5 million species... Read More
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Meet the world's most remarkable bugs - from the tiny fairy wasp to the giant weta.

Find out everything you need to know about bugs in this compendium packed with hundreds of clever and colourful minibeasts.

Did you know that there may be 5 million species of insects in the world? And that there are over a billion insects for every human on our planet?

Our World in Pictures: Bugs, Butterflies, Beetles, and Bees takes a fun look at this gigantic group of tiny animals. This colourful book for kids aged 8-12 years is filled with galleries of stunning photographs that bring to life a huge variety of bugs - including insects that glow in the dark, creatures that pollinate our food, and bugs that live in our backyards.

You'll also discover insect habitats, learn about their bodies, and see how they communicate, hunt, and look after their young. Prepare to be amazed by the spectacular stories of these creatures that play a vital role in Earth's ecosystems.

Written and checked by experts, including well-known entomologist Adam Hart, Our World in Pictures: Bugs, Butterflies, Beetles, and Bees is a must-have reference book for every child's library.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241772188

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 March 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 219.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 176

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