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Ladybugology
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and life of ladybugs and provides instructions for finding, collecting, and keeping these beetles as pets.
48 pages, Library Binding
First published January 1, 1997
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About the author
Michael Elsohn Ross
54 books4 followers"I am fascinated by children's natural curiosity and innate science exploration skills," says author and Yosemite Association naturalist Michael Elsohn Ross. "For ten years I have worked with my good friend Allison Brown, a teacher, seeking new ways for children to experience open-ended science play."
It was findings from this project that ultimately gave rise to WHAT'S THE MATTER IN MR. WHISKERS' ROOM, a book of hands-on mini-experiments that lead to Big Ideas--and promote an ongoing passion for independent discovery. "I decided I wanted to create a fictional classroom where kids were having the kind of grand adventures and discoveries that I'd observed," the author says. "To an adult, dirt is dirt, water is water, and gloop is just some yucky squishy stuff. But to Corrie, Miguel, Pearl, and other intrepid youngsters, great discoveries are just around the corner." The seven science stations in WHAT'S THE MATTER IN MR. WHISKERS' ROOM are designed to encourage students to use all their senses to make observations and draw conclusions, ultimately making science discoveries as simple as child's play. Says KIRKUS REVIEWS: "Hopefully, Ross, a naturalist and author of 40 books for children, has many more Mr. Whiskers adventures planned. Great fun with appealing science."
Michael Elsohn Ross, who is also the author of SANDBOX SCIENTIST, a book for parents and teachers that was named a SMITHSONIAN Notable Book, as well as the children's book SNUG AS A BUG, enjoys visiting schools to present assemblies and workshops students, teachers, and families. He lives on the edge of Yosemite National Park with his wife and son.
It was findings from this project that ultimately gave rise to WHAT'S THE MATTER IN MR. WHISKERS' ROOM, a book of hands-on mini-experiments that lead to Big Ideas--and promote an ongoing passion for independent discovery. "I decided I wanted to create a fictional classroom where kids were having the kind of grand adventures and discoveries that I'd observed," the author says. "To an adult, dirt is dirt, water is water, and gloop is just some yucky squishy stuff. But to Corrie, Miguel, Pearl, and other intrepid youngsters, great discoveries are just around the corner." The seven science stations in WHAT'S THE MATTER IN MR. WHISKERS' ROOM are designed to encourage students to use all their senses to make observations and draw conclusions, ultimately making science discoveries as simple as child's play. Says KIRKUS REVIEWS: "Hopefully, Ross, a naturalist and author of 40 books for children, has many more Mr. Whiskers adventures planned. Great fun with appealing science."
Michael Elsohn Ross, who is also the author of SANDBOX SCIENTIST, a book for parents and teachers that was named a SMITHSONIAN Notable Book, as well as the children's book SNUG AS A BUG, enjoys visiting schools to present assemblies and workshops students, teachers, and families. He lives on the edge of Yosemite National Park with his wife and son.
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June 26, 2021
The author interacts with the reader by pushing many questions and asking the reader to consider things about ladybugs. Despite it being a kid's book, there is a lot of content. It's probably written at a 3rd or 4th grade level.
May 6, 2025
Took notes to use in my own picture book about a ladybug. Very useful information and so interesting.
December 15, 2025
This book is for 7 -9 year olds. It talks about studying Ladybugs. I learned they will not bite or sting you, but you might get nipped.
This book tells of their habitat, defense tactics, and how they compare to others in their classification. There are exercises in how to observe them and many questions of things to look for when observing them. There is also a section of Kid Experiments that were done at a local school near the author, and the outcome of the experiments.
This book is part of Michael Elsohn Ross Backyard Buddies.
This book tells of their habitat, defense tactics, and how they compare to others in their classification. There are exercises in how to observe them and many questions of things to look for when observing them. There is also a section of Kid Experiments that were done at a local school near the author, and the outcome of the experiments.
This book is part of Michael Elsohn Ross Backyard Buddies.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews