Insects

Kingfisher Young Knowledge

by McGraw-Hill Education

The creepy crawlies we all know--and some we don't. We explore the amazing world of the insect, in alarming close-up.
This new natural history series from Peter Bedrick, produced in collaboration with zoology experts at the Natural History Museum in London, introduces young learners to creatures in four different species - insects, sea creatures, monkeys and apes, and frogs and snakes. Photographs show each entire creature and then zoom in on fascinating details in close-up images. The simple but engaging design and accessible text make these volumes the perfect introduction to the animal kingdom.

Genres: Science, Childrens

24 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1902

About the author

McGraw-Hill Education traces its history back to 1888 when James H. McGraw, co-founder of the company, purchased the American Journal of Railway Appliances. He continued to add further publications, eventually establishing The McGraw Publishing Company in 1899. His co-founder, John A. Hill, had also produced several technical and trade publications and in 1902 formed his own business, The Hill Publishing Company.

In 1909 both men agreed upon an alliance and combined the book departments of their publishing companies into The McGraw-Hill Book Company. John Hill served as President, with James McGraw as Vice-President. 1917 saw the merger of the remaining parts of each business into The McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, Inc.

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