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Respect the Insect Jules Howard

Respect the Insect By Jules Howard

Respect the Insect by Jules Howard


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Summary

Respect the Insect is a funny book led by wacky bugs who show you all the ways they help usfrom helping make chocolate to eating poo!

Respect the Insect Summary

Respect the Insect by Jules Howard

Find out the real story about the bugs all around us. Creepy crawlies do so much for us! They make honey, eat waste, help make chocolate and more.

And in this wacky book, these helpful critters are taking you on a grand tour of their homes! They just cant wait to tell you about all the good they do. Theyll show you the specialskillsandfeatures they have, explain why theyre so importanttotheecosystem, and generally make their case for why they deserve a little more credit.

Youll meet:
  • the flesh-eatingbeetles who may sound creepy but are just misunderstood. In fact, they help museum staff clean up old specimens, and out in the wild, they make sure the worlds forest floors arent littered with dead creatures, saving us from very gruesome woodland walks
  • the midges who are one of the only bugs able to pollinate cacao plants, and withoutwhomtherewouldbenochocolate!
  • the wax mothcaterpillarsone of the firstspeciesknown to be able to safely digestplastic, who could hold the key to reducing this tough-to-break-down material

And many, many more!

Withoutinsects like the ones in this book, wewouldn'tbehere, but theyaredisappearingfast. This book introduces young readers to a loveablebunchofbugs, encouraging a newgenerationofmini-beastprotectors. Support your childs learning and gently introduce them to environmental issues with this colourful and fun book thats packed with fascinating facts.

Respect the Insect Reviews

Lusciously illustrated throughout.

-- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller - Editor's Choice *

About Jules Howard

Jules Howardis an author, zoology correspondent,and science presenter. As well as writing regularly for The Guardian and BBC Wildlife Magazine, Jules appears regularly on TV and radio, including BBC Breakfast. He has written numerous books for both adults and children on the natural world. Gosia Herbais an illustrator and art historian originally from Poland. She's worked as an illustrator of children's books, graphic novels, magazines, music labels, and advertisements for over 12 years.www.gosiaherba.pl

Additional information

GOR013879601
9780711283305
0711283303
Respect the Insect by Jules Howard
Used - Like New
Hardback
Quarto Publishing PLC
2024-07-04
80
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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