Description

Find everything you need to know about insects in this compendium packed with clever and colorful creepy crawlies.

Did you know that insects appeared on Earth 480 million years ago? Or that invertebrates--animals without backbones--form about 97 percent of all animal species on Earth?

Our World in Pictures: Bugs, Butterflies, Beetles, and Bees takes a fun look at this gigantic group of tiny animals. This colorful book for kids ages 8-12 years is filled with galleries of stunning photographs that bring to life a huge variety of insects--including bugs that glow in the dark, creatures that crawl on a hundred legs, and insects that love light.

You'll also discover insect habitats, learn about their bodies, and see how they communicate. Prepare to be amazed by the spectacular stories of these creatures that outnumber humans 1.4 billion to one.

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.