My Book of Bugs

Name: My Book of Bugs
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241704813
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A Fact-Filled Guide to the Insect World

By DK and Ben Hubbard

Series: My Book of

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A friendly first guide to thousands of insect species. Learn all about the fascinating world of minibeasts – from bees, to butterflies, beetles, and more. Grab your magnifying glass and head out to discover all about insects – their different types, body-structures, and behaviours. Filled with... Read More

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A friendly first guide to thousands of insect species.

Learn all about the fascinating world of minibeasts – from bees, to butterflies, beetles, and more.

Grab your magnifying glass and head out to discover all about insects – their different types, body-structures, and behaviours. Filled with eye-catching images and bite-sized information, every young nature enthusiast will marvel at the mind-boggling facts about these adaptable creatures. The book covers the seven major insect groups and includes profiles for over 40 amazing insects, such as the stag beetle, monarch butterfly, and honey bee.

Dive into their brilliant world and learn how some insects blend in with their surroundings. Discover how some can survive in different environments, while others can defend themselves against predators using clever tactics. Explore the many ways in which insects help humans, and the crucial role they play in pollination and maintaining a balance in the ecosystem.

My Book of Bugs is a wonderful introduction to insects and their many incredible features. This book will not just teach children about fascinating insects, but will also make them understand and respect the environment.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241704813

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 January 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 545g

Pages: 96

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Ben Hubbard is an accomplished nonfiction author for children and adults with over 160 titles to his name. He has written about many subjects, from space, the samurai, and sharks, to poison, pets, and the Plantagenets. His books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookshops, schools, and libraries around the world. He currently lives in British Columbia, Canada.

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