Insects

Kingfisher Young Knowledge

by Barbara Taylor

"KFYK - Kingfisher Young Knowledge" is a science-based, highly visual, inspirational learning experience. The lively, engaging text explains the basics of a favourite subject, zooming in on intriguing aspects illustrated with stunning, full-colour photographs. The project spreads, featuring activities to do at home or when out and about, encourage hands-on involvement and understanding. "KFYK Insects" introduces readers to the creepy-crawlies that fly, scuttle and lurk in the world around us. Insects are the most successful creatures on earth and come in a vast array of shapes and sizes - stick insects are masters of disguise, wasps can sting, ants even have a social structure in which they have different work to do. Be amazed at the incredible variety of insect life that lives all around us. Fun and easy projects will help young readers discover more about insects.

Genres: Science, Childrens

Hardcover

First published February 1, 1902

About the author

Barbara Taylor has written more than 120 children's books and encyclopedias. She was previously Science Editor at London's Natural History Museum. She has won the American Association of Physics Science Award and the National Literacy Association Wow Award.

Reviews

[Angel Mouser · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this book was really well done! It stayed informative and entertaining, while also including follow-up materials for parents and teachers to use, from crafts to science experiments!

[babyhippoface · Rating 3 out of 5]

This visually appealing title offers basic information about insects--life cycles, anatomy, eating habits, and more--in a well-organized manner. Young bug lovers will be enthralled by the large, sharp, close-up photographs. The impact of a few photos is lessened by their placement directly in the center fold. Vocabulary words are defined along the bottom margin and ther eis a detailed index. For extra fun, four buggy craft projects are included. Add this to a reading list for an elementary unit on insects--the format and photos will appeal to kids from 1st-5th grades.

[Johnny Brooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bought this book for my 10 year old daughter today. She read it on the way home, and mentioned to me that it was nice. (She also spouted off some insect facts she learned from the book.) I decided to give it a try for myself, and found it to be a fairly decent little book about insects.

Too small to be chock full of details, but it is full of nice color photos of many insects.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This books had great colorful images that can get children attracked about the world of insects. the type of language been used in the book is not hard to understand. Meaning that children in the third to fifth grade can easily read this book.

[Vee · Rating 3 out of 5]

This reminds me of my great childhood summers.

[Laurent · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got it at a book fair once and also my first book about insects. Just basic facts and easy words for young children (10 years old) to understand, nothing to into depth