A Kid's Guide to Backyard Bugs

Packed with essential facts on the United States' most easy-to-spot bugs, this brightly illustrated guide is perfect for burgeoning bug finders ages 6 to 8. “In close-up illustrations that resemble cut-paper collage, LaRue emphasizes distinctive coloring and physical features to make identifying the creatures easy even from a distance. Thank goodness. Appealing to readers who prefer to view nature's wonders vicariously.” ― Kirkus Reviews A Kid's Guide to Backyard Bugs is filled with fascinating facts about the United States' most common insects, including where they live, what they eat, and how they move. Which insect can live without food for up to a whole year? Which insect grows up to almost 2 feet in length? Packed with over 80 full-color, gorgeous illustrations, this portable field guide will have burgeoning bug lovers excited about exploring the amazing world just outside their door. The front matter contains a hands-on DIY project, info on how to identify bugs, and the essentials to take in your bag as a beginner bug-finder. The back matter contains a bug log to keep track of all the bugs spotted, information on how we can protect our bugs by protecting our planet, and a glossary of important terms bolded throughout the book.

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