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The Top Ten: Weirdest Bugs
Series: The Top Ten
Brief Description
Real life is often stranger than fiction! This is especially true when it comes to insects, one of the most numerous and diverse life forms on our planet. Generally, insects are so small that they often go unnoticed. However, some species have such extravagant shapes, unbelievable...
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Description
Real life is often stranger than fiction! This is especially true when it comes to insects, one of the most numerous and diverse life forms on our planet. Generally, insects are so small that they often go unnoticed. However, some species have such extravagant shapes, unbelievable evolutionary tactics, and explosions of colour, that you can't help but be amazed. Who's the weirdest? There are many candidates competing for this title, each with its own special features that make it unique...
In The Top Ten: Weirdest Bugs, children will explore some of the strangest beings on earth – have you ever heard of a Hummingbird Hawk-Moth? You're missing out!
AGES: 6 plus
AUTHOR: Cristina Banfi holds a degree in Natural Sciences, as well as over 20 years of experience in the fields of science and teaching.
SELLING POINTS:
- Top Tens that play on children's innate sense of excitement and curiosity
- An engaging way to discover unexpected facts that trigger a love for learning
- Featuring dyslexia-friendly fonts and layouts
- Insects featured include the Scorpionfly, Hercules beetle, Giraffe Weevil, Water Strider, Orchid Mantis, Nut Weevil, Hummingbird Hawk-Moth, Picasso Bug, Glow-Worm, and Spiny Devil Katydid
Series: The Top Ten
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The Top Ten: Weirdest Bugs
Real life is often stranger than fiction! This is especially true when it comes to insects, one of the most numerous and diverse life forms on our planet. Generally, insects are so small that they often go unnoticed. However, some species have such extravagant shapes, unbelievable evolutionary tactics, and explosions of colour, that you can't help but be amazed. Who's...Hardback$3500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
The Top Ten: Grossest Animals
It may seem strange, but some animals feel completely at home amidst poo and vomit! Others have no problem using their own tongue to clean their ears, and some even shoot snot bombs from their noses! However, it should be remembered that, although many of these behaviours may seem revolting to us, they are actually necessary for the animal's survival....Hardback$3500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
The Top Ten: Most Dangerous Places on Earth
The continuation of a well-loved Top Ten series for kids! In The Top Ten: Most Dangerous Places on Earth, learn about the striking red, soda lake that sits below an active volcano in Tanzania! Discover Komodo Island, the Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, and the shipwrecks on Skeleton Coast. This series encourages kids' innate sense of curiosity and gets...HardbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9788854420991
Publisher: White Star
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 14 October 2024
Country: Italy
Imprint: White Star
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 160.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Cristina Banfi holds a degree in Natural Sciences, as well as over 20 years of experience in the fields of science and teaching.
Also by Cristina Banfi
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The Top Ten: Grossest Animals
It may seem strange, but some animals feel completely at home amidst poo and vomit! Others have no problem using their own tongue to clean their ears, and some even shoot snot bombs from their noses! However, it should be remembered that, although many of these behaviours may seem revolting to us, they are actually necessary for the animal's survival....Hardback$3500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
The Top Ten: Most Dangerous Places on Earth
The continuation of a well-loved Top Ten series for kids! In The Top Ten: Most Dangerous Places on Earth, learn about the striking red, soda lake that sits below an active volcano in Tanzania! Discover Komodo Island, the Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, and the shipwrecks on Skeleton Coast. This series encourages kids' innate sense of curiosity and gets...HardbackSold Out
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