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
(2005)All about the insect world
Beginner's origami : birds, beasts, bugs, & butterflies
(2003)
Boll weevils (2006)
Bug faces
(2000)Presents close-up photographs of insect faces and describes some of their unique facial features, including compound eyes and pincher jaws.
Bug safari
(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
(2006)Information about insects and part of the I love reading series.
Bugs : a close-up view of the insect world
(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
(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
(2004)Provides instructions for using simple shapes and lines to draw insects.
Hungry hoppers : grasshoppers in your backyard
(2004)Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of grasshoppers.
Jungle bugs : masters of camouflage and mimicry
(2003)The nature of insect disguise -- Passive camouflage -- Active camouflage -- Mimicry -- Habitats.
Ladybugs
(2004)Brief text describes the appearance, life cycle, reproduction, flight, and winter hibernation of the colorful insect that benefits farmers and gardeners.
Micro bugs
(2007)Subject includes parasites and microorganisms
Mosquitoes
(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
(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
(2005)Describes wood lice (Crustaceans)
Praying mantises
(2005)
Spittlebugs and other sap tappers
(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 (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
(2005)
Under one rock : bugs, slugs, and other ughs
(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
(2005)
What good are bugs? : insects in the web of life
(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
(2006)"Describes in countdown format 10 of the world's most dangerous bugs"--Provided by publisher.