Smithsonian Explores: Bugs and Insects
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Smithsonian Explores: Bugs and Insects
Smithsonian Explores: Bugs and Insects
Discover bugs and insects with the Smithsonian! Featuring stickers, posters, and hundreds of fascinating facts, this book lets readers aged 8-12 get up close and personal with some of the planet's tiniest creatures.
From a tiny ant on the forest floor to a gorgeous butterfly soaring through the sky, there are so many bugs and insects to see. Get out your magnifying glass and check out buzzing bees, shiny beetles, hovering dragonflies, creeping spiders, and more, while learning fun facts and answering trivia questions along the way.
Featuring incredible photos, Smithsonian Explores: Bugs and Insects is everything a budding entomologist needs to begin their research.
In addition to a fascinating fact book, Smithsonian Explores: Bugs and Insects includes a box full of hundreds of high-quality stickers and two fold-out posters for kids to decorate. Watch the planet's insects come to life before your eyes!
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9798886742497
Publisher: Weldon Owen, Incorporated
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 06 January 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Weldon Owen, Incorporated
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 222.0mm
Height: 286.0mm
Weight: 532g
Pages: 112
About the Author
Jane Parks Gardner is an experienced STEM educator and content developer with over 25 years in educational publishing. She holds master’s degrees in Geochemistry and Education and has worked as a classroom teacher, college professor, subject matter expert, writer, and editor. Jane has authored more than 60 STEM-focused books and study guides, combining science content with engaging storytelling to spark curiosity in young learners.
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