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Insects Barbara Taylor

Insects By Barbara Taylor

Insects by Barbara Taylor


$17.19
Condition - Very Good
Only 2 left

Summary

Introduces readers to the creepy-crawlies that fly, scuttle, and lurk in the world around us. This book provides full-colour photographs and project spreads featuring activities to do at home or when out and about. Featuring projects that help young readers discover more about insects, it also encourages hands-on involvement and understanding.

Insects Summary

Insects by Barbara Taylor

KFYK - Kingfisher Young Knowledge is a science-based, highly visual, inspirational learning experience. The lively, engaging text explains the basics of a favourite subject, zooming in on intriguing aspects illustrated with stunning, full-colour photographs. The project spreads, featuring activities to do at home or when out and about, encourage hands-on involvement and understanding. KFYK Insects introduces readers to the creepy-crawlies that fly, scuttle and lurk in the world around us. Insects are the most successful creatures on earth and come in a vast array of shapes and sizes - stick insects are masters of disguise, wasps can sting, ants even have a social structure in which they have different work to do. Be amazed at the incredible variety of insect life that lives all around us. Fun and easy projects will help young readers discover more about insects.

About Barbara Taylor

Barbara Taylor is author of more than 100 children's information books. Barbara has won numerous awards including the American Association of Physics Science Writing Award and the Geographical Association Gold Award.

Table of Contents

1 Half-title; 2 Imprint; 3 Title; 4 Contents; 6 What is an insect?; 8 All kinds of insects; 10 Big and small insects; 12 Insect athletes; 14 Wonder wings; 16 Clever colours; 18 Fighting back; 20 Insect senses; 22 Hungry insects; 24 Nibbling plants; 26 Insect hunters; 28 Life cycles; 30 Insect eggs; 32 Honeybee hive; 34 Friends and foes; 36 Plant partners; 38 Water insects; 40 Night lights; 42 Projects: Bugs' home; Paint a butterfly; 44 Project: Make a ladybird; 46 Project: Bug mobile; 48 Index.

Additional information

GOR001782219
9780753412411
0753412411
Insects by Barbara Taylor
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Pan Macmillan
20060320
48
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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