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Buzz: A Family Guide to Bugs and Bees and How to Spot Them

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Expected 7 Apr 26
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Discover 15 bugs with extraordinary abilities and uncover the secrets of their survival in nature though fun and accessible text in renowned entomologist Richard “Bugman” Jones’s first book for children

Try to spot the Indian stick insect and see how its remarkable camouflage helps it evade predators. Admire the vibrant colors of the monarch butterfly and learn how its wings support an incredible migration. And take a closer look at the emperor dragonfly’s compound eyes to see how its vision helps it catch its next meal. Illustrated with stunning detail, this book is buzzing with the tiny creatures that make our world thrive. Buzz is sure to delight young insect lovers and 15 chapters on amazing bugs from around the world and the incredible ways they have adapted to survive. A guide on how and where to spot insects Expert insights from renowned entomologist Richard "Bugman" Jones, fellow of the Royal Entomological Society and of the Linnean Society of London Gorgeous artwork from bestselling illustrator Sara Boccaccini Meadows
Each chapter profiles an insect hero and then introduces readers to other insects who share that heroic trait.

Chapters include
The Hero of Beautiful the Picasso Shieldbug
The Hero of the Western Honeybee
The Hero of the Common Eastern Firefly
The Hero of the Swallowtail Butterfly
The Hero of Eccentric the Privet Hawk Moth Caterpillar
The Hero of the Indian Stick Insect
The Hero of the Monarch Butterfly
The Hero of the Emperor Dragonfly
The Hero of the Minotaur Beetle
The Hero of the Leafcutter Ant
The Hero of the Compass Termite
The Hero of the Field Grasshopper
The Hero of the Great Diving Beetle
The Hero of the the Praying Mantis
The Hero of Warning the Seven-Spotted Ladybug

Let your child’s curiosity run wild with this beautifully illustrated book of beetles, butterflies, bees, and more!

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64 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication April 7, 2026

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Richard A. Jones

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