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Insects & Creepy Crawlers - Nonfiction Books

A list of nonfiction books on insects.

This booklist was contributed by Appleton Public Library Children's Services Staff, 7/08  

Ant, ant, ant! : an insect chant by April Pulley Sayre (2005)All about the insect world

Beginner's origami : birds, beasts, bugs, & butterflies by Steve Biddle (2003)

Boll weevils by Jonathan Kravetz (2006)

Bug faces by Darlyne Murawski (2000)Presents close-up photographs of insect faces and describes some of their unique facial features, including compound eyes and pincher jaws.

Bug safari by Bob Barner (2004)Tells how the author, as a young boy, followed a trail of ants and came across various other insects and small creatures, then briefly provides facts about each creature encountered.

Bugs by Monica Hughes (2006)Information about insects and part of the I love reading series.

Bugs : a close-up view of the insect world by Christopher Maynard (2001)Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of a variety of insects. Part of the DK secret worlds series

Bugs and spiders by Dee Phillips (2006)"Introduces insects, spiders, and other invertebrates from around the world, including information about where they live, what they eat, and how they grow and survive"--Provided by publisher.

Drawing and learning about bugs : using shapes and lines by Amy Bailey Muehlenhardt (2004)Provides instructions for using simple shapes and lines to draw insects.

Hungry hoppers : grasshoppers in your backyard by Nancy Loewen (2004)Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of grasshoppers.

Jungle bugs : masters of camouflage and mimicry by Bruce Purser (2003)The nature of insect disguise -- Passive camouflage -- Active camouflage -- Mimicry -- Habitats.

Ladybugs by Susan Ashley (2004)Brief text describes the appearance, life cycle, reproduction, flight, and winter hibernation of the colorful insect that benefits farmers and gardeners.

Micro bugs by Paul Harrison (2007)Subject includes parasites and microorganisms

Mosquitoes by Margaret Hall (2006)"Simple text and photographs present mosquitoes, how they look, and what they do"--Provided by publisher.

Oddhopper opera : a bug's garden of verses by Kurt Cyrus, Kurt (2001)A collection of poems about the activities of a variety of different bugs which flourish in a garden from early spring to late fall.

Pill bugs up close by Greg Pyers (2005)Describes wood lice (Crustaceans)

Praying mantises by Margaret Hall (2005)

Spittlebugs and other sap tappers by Elaine Pascoe (2003)Investigates the physical characteristics, reproductive processes, habitats, and other traits of spittlebugs, aphids, and other members of the Homoptera family. Includes activities.

Stink bugs by Jonathan Kravetz (2006)What's that smell? -- They're everywhere! -- What stink bugs look like -- What stink bugs eat -- Stink bug eggs -- Young bugs -- All grown up -- Mating -- Eating crops -- How people fight stink bugs -- Glossary -- Index -- Web sites.

Tale of the poisonous yuck bugs by Aaron Reynolds (2005)

Under one rock : bugs, slugs, and other ughs by Anthony Fredericks (2001)Have you ever peeked under a rock? A whole community of creatures lives there! One of the world's most fascinating habitats is right at your feet. No child will be able to resist looking under a rock after reading Fredericks's rhythmic, engaging story, and seeing DiRubbio's vivid close-up illustrations. Field Notes and Fantastic Facts will inspire endless exploration.

Walkingsticks by Fran Howard (2005)

What good are bugs? : insects in the web of life by Gilbert Waldbauer (2003)Macrocosm -- Pollinating -- Dispersing seeds -- Supplying food -- Providing defense -- Giving sustenance -- Giving protection -- Controlling plant populations -- Controlling insect populations -- Controlling vertebrate populations -- Recycling dead animals -- Recycling dung -- Recycling dead plants -- Microcosm.

The World's most dangerous bugs by Nick Healy (2006)"Describes in countdown format 10 of the world's most dangerous bugs"--Provided by publisher.


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