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Sir Sidney is a loud boisterous big-feeling red apple snail with a large ego that is backed up by tremendous successes throughout his travels as he crisscrosses the globe in his quest to rid the world of the dreaded rasping algae and harmful unwanted garden plants that plague the world's waterways, gardens, and aquariums. Commissioned by Queen Elizabeth after he saved the palace garden from the dreaded South American water hyacinth, he began his diplomatic...
82) Studying Insects
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Observing insects is important as they are an essential part of their habitat and ecosystem. By studying insects, scientists can learn how to protect them and where they live. Budding entomologists will love learning more about the different groups of bugs they may see as well as ways to observe them and contribute to science! Suggestions of how readers can get involved as a citizen scientist who studies insects are included throughout the achievable...
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Bubblesville, the capital of Nectarland, is home to the world's most special and unusual insects. Aisha is 2 1/2 days old-that's 10 1/2 in butterfly years-she is three inches tall, has four wings, two antenna, and she is the most extraordinary butterfly Nectarland has ever seen. In a land full of the brightest colors, Aisha is born plain gray! How does Aisha learn to live with being different, and how do Nectarland's insects react to her? Find out...
84) Insects
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Many insects may be tiny, but the list of things to know about them is huge! Readers get an up-close look at these cool creatures and will learn how their bodies are built, how some of them fly, and the unique ways they hear, taste, and smell. Informative activities offer a fun way for young scientists to get a hands-on look at insects. Step-by-step instructions and accessible text ensure that the activities are easy to follow along with, while colorful...
85) Bea's Bees
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Beatrix discovers a wild bumblebee nest on her way home from school and finds herself drawn to their busy world. When her bees mysteriously disappear, Bea hatches a plan to bring them back. Can Bea inspire her school and community to save the bees? Bees provide us with valuable resources, and some types of bees are in danger of disappearing forever. But ordinary people (and kids!) can help save them. Filled with fascinating facts about bumblebees...
86) Giant Centipede
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A many-legged insect quickly crawls toward its prey. The giant centipede pounces on a spider, grabbing its victim with venom-filled claws. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this deadly predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!
87) Moth
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A moth is an insect. It's a flying insect! What does it eat? How does it hide? Let's find out! Flying Insects: Moth gives young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 an introduction to these fascinating fliers through simple text, vivid photos, and fun facts. This series introduces early readers to flying insects. Each book includes a list of words to look for in the text, with callouts that match the word to the image on the page where it appears....
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What will you see when staring into a campfire at night? And when I say "stare," I mean looking at every ember and flicker of the fire. The tricks of the flames. Hearing the crackle and pop of the wood. Sandrell, a cricket, loved to stare into campfires at night. One night while looking into a special campfire, he saw "something" in the fire. Risking his life, he had to find out what it was. Fires and a Friend is the tale of how two characters meet...
89) Itty Bitty Ants
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Ants are some of the most interesting animals on the planet. With thousands of different kinds, there's plenty to learn about these little insects. Readers learn how army ants work together to find food, how fire ants can float on water, and how these animals group together to survive. With great science content and a fun picture gallery, early readers will love learning about the tiny world below their feet.
90) A Spider's Web
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This explanatory text provides domain-specific vocabulary to describe a spider's habitat. The function of the web in the environment is shown with strong photo illustrations and close-ups that allow for the interpretation of evidence.
91) Project Bugs
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Whether insects seem squirm inducing or enchanting, this notable book is a door into their undeniably engrossing world. Readers curious about these creatures will discover much about bug biology through interesting, science curriculum-oriented text. They'll reinforce what they learn through stimulating educational projects. Stunning artwork and amusing cartoons illustrate indispensable information about record-breaking bugs and other awesome insects....
92) Spiders
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Rich Content And Beautiful Photos Examines The Habitat, Diet, And Characteristics Of Various Types Of Spiders.
93) Stink Bugs
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When this insect releases the smell it gets its name from, predators run away as fast as possible! There are thousands of different stink bugs that live all over the world. Get a first look at the different kinds of stink bugs, what they eat, and when they resort to releasing their stink.
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Head lice infect between 6 to 12 million people in the United States each year, but they're found on people worldwide. Head lice are common among children ages three to 11, but anyone in a house infected by lice can catch them too! Young readers will jump right into this close-up look at the life cycle of the common head louse. With full-color photographs paired closely with approachable text, readers will discover more about the tiny (and gross)...
96) Beekeeping
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More and more people, including teens, are discovering the pleasures and rewards of keeping honeybees. In addition to the sweet honey they produce, bees are critical for pollinating many plants and food crops. In this entertaining and enlightening title, the author first provides general information about bees and how honeybee societies work. A how-to guide on the art of beekeeping follows, with information on gathering the necessary clothing and...
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In a world where adventure awaits, meet Arthur, an ant with big dreams and an even bigger heart! Tired of the ordinary life of his ant colony, Arthur sets out on a daring quest for thrills and excitement. But what he discovers along the way will shock and amaze you – Arthur befriends a GIANT!Join them on an incredible journey filled with unexpected twists, where Arthur learns the true meaning of friendship and bravery. Get ready for a thrilling...
98) Walkingsticks
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Walkingsticks have some of the best camouflage in the insect world. Most wave in the wind and look just like twigs – but some have bright wings to warn predators! Young readers will love taking a closer look at these masters of hide and seek.
99) Bugs
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Bugs can be creepy, crawly, and very cool! Young children often love learning about bugs and discovering them in the world around them. With the help of this colorful and comprehensive guide to beginner bug knowledge, they are able to identify different kinds of bugs and practice their independent reading skills at the same time. Different categories of bugs are presented through bright illustrations, and each bug is given a clear label to help early...
100) Wasps
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Did you know that wasps chew plants and wood to make a paste that hardens into paper? They use this paste to make the nests in which they live. Eager readers will learn how wasps help protect plants, use their stingers, and build different kinds of nests.
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