Catch All the Buzz About Bugs!
Kids love the thrill of discoveryespecially when it comes to bugs. Become a young entomologist. Learn all about bees, butterflies, spiders, and other creepy crawlies. Jaret C. Daniels, author of many bug books, presents a kids introduction to entomology. From ants and beetles to dragonflies and mosquitoes, this easy-to-understand book is a perfect guide for beginners.
It features expert insights on a variety of common and important insects. It delves into such topics as what the various species eat, how long they live, and whether or not they migrate during winter. In the field-guide section, featured species are organized by where they are commonly found. Full-color photographs and descriptions of key markings help readers to identify the species they see in nature.
Inside Youll Find
- Beginners guide to bugs of the USA and southern Canada
- The basics of entomology and bug anatomy
- Identification guide to common and important bugs to know
- Fun bonus activities for the whole family
This childrens guide to insects and bugs includes an introduction to entomology and an identification section of common and important bugs to know.
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Why Insects Are Important |
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How and Where to Find Bugs |
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Beware of Bites, Stings, and Other Hazards |
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Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera) |
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Bees, Wasps, and Ants (Order Hymenoptera) |
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True Bugs (Order Hemiptera) |
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Beetles (Order Coleoptera) |
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True Flies (Order Diptera) |
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Dragonflies and Damselflies (Order Odonata) |
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Grasshoppers, Katydids, and Crickets (Order Orthoptera) |
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Cockroaches and Termites (Order Blattodea) |
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Earwigs (Order Dermaptera) |
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Caddisflies (Order Trichoptera) |
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Dobsonflies and Fishflies (Order Corydalidae) |
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Antlions and Lacewings (Order Neuroptera) |
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Mayflies (Order Ephemeroptera) |
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Praying Mantises (Order Mantodea) |
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Walking Sticks (Order Phasmida) |
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Centipedes (Class Chilopoda) |
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Earthworms (Order Megadrilacea) |
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Millipedes (Order Julida) |
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Harvestmen (Order Opiliones) |
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Sowbugs and Pillbugs (Order Isopoda) |
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Attracting Insects with a Light |
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Bug Observation Supply List |
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Planting a Pollinator Container Garden |
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| Glossary |
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Jaret C. Daniels, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Entomology at the University of Florida and Director of the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity at the Florida Museum of Natural History, specializing in insect ecology and conservation. He has authored numerous scientific papers, popular articles, and books on wildlife conservation, insects, and butterflies, including butterfly field guides for Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Ohio, and Michigan. He is also the author of Vibrant Butterflies: Our Favorite Visitors to Flowers and Gardens; Backyard Bugs: An Identification Guide to Common Insects, Spiders, and More; and Our Love of Bees. Jaret currently lives in Gainesville, Florida, with his wife, Stephanie.
