Bug Zoo

by Nick Baker

Go wild with naturalist, Nick Baker, star of Nick Baker's Weird CreaturesThey may be tiny, but insects, spiders and other invertebrates are some of the most astonishing animals on Earth - and plenty of them live right on our doorstep.Here, Nick Baker, presenter of Nick Baker's Weird Creatures and naturalist shows kids how to make the kind of places, spaces, nooks and crannies that insects love to scuttle around in. They'll discover how to keep them fed, healthy and active and how to build all sorts of inviting invertebrate environments, from a hang out for spiders to a nest for ants.From here - and with Nick Baker's help - your child will see all the stuff that's usually hidden from human eyes, discovering the nitty gritty about insect lifecycles, how they live, eat and more. It's their very own bug zoo!

Genres: Nonfiction, Childrens, Science

64 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2010

About the author

Nicholas Rowan Baker is an English naturalist and television presenter, notably on Children's BBC's The Really Wild Show.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Ba...


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Reviews

[Sarah Herb · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is another great one to have in the classroom for amazing real life pictures. It is not good for a read aloud or an independent read, but it contains a lot of activities and amazing information about animals. It is definitely a book to have in the classroom for reference.

[Jensine Foley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is fascinating science book about all the different kinds of bugs. This book talks about creature features, things to look for, studying captives, and their life cycles.

[NayDoubleU · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the best age group to read this would be maybe 4th grade and up but it is still a great tool to have in any classroom.
Excellent guide on keeping your own bug zoo/classroom pets

[Angelina Justice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great comprehensive planner for exploring "yard bugs." It is sometimes hard for kids to get past an innate fear of bugs. But books like this make it just a little bit easier.

This is a great platform for a school year classroom project, while still remaining totally accessible to the individual, backyard explorer.

The illustrations are well rounded and balanced. The format of the book makes it approachable in a way that many non-fiction books are not. The format also lends it self to the child revisiting the same pages over and over as they look at specific items within a page set.

[Freda Mans-Labianca · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm not so crazy about the idea of owning a bug zoo, but if I was, this is the perfect book to use as a resource. It shows you everything you need to know about owning a critter zoo, from feeding to up-keep. I may not want a bug zoo, but I love the idea of the book. This would be great for school age children doing Science projects. So if this sounds like you, or your child, get a copy!
(2.5/5)

[Janet Squires · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many a future scientist discovered their interest by collecting, bugs, leaves, rocks, etc. Despite the progress made in science instruction in school, there are still a great many students who are intimidated by the subject. This book, written by a naturalist, is a great way to encourage curious youngsters in the sciences.

[Mariah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Useful with lots of helpful facts and instructional step-by step photos. Rich with info and ideas. Ideal for visual learners.

[Sanjit]

helpful

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

IF you are thinking about owning a bug zoo, this book has some great information. However, with a big dog, three cats, three fish, and a hamster, I do NOT need another zoo.