Don't Squash That Bug!: The Curious Kid's Guide to Insects

by Natalie Rompella, Margo Burian (Illustrator)

This fun book introduces young readers to the insect world, presenting fundamental information alongside interesting, little-known facts. Bold, bright, and packed with colorful photos, fascinating sidebars, a helpful glossary, and tips for where to find bugs, this a must-have for curious backyard explorers. Once kids discover how amazing insects can be, they’ll go from squashing bugs to studying them up close! Content evaluated by Zack Lemann, Staff Entomologist with the Audubon Nature Institute, and Steve Sullivan, curator of the Chicago Academy of Sciences and Notebaert Nature Museum.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 25, 2007

About the author

Natalie Rompella is the author of more than forty books and educational guides for young readers, and the winner of a Work-in-Progress grant from the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators for an early version of Cookie Cutters & Sled Runners. Just like Ana, Natalie loved baking in sixth grade, and as an adult she fell in love with sled dog racing―watching it, that is! A former museum educator and elementary and middle school teacher, Natalie lives with her family in Libertyville, Illinois.

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was pretty good. The photos were great, and some of the information was very good. The format was a bit confusing as it changed with every two-page spread, and the book does suffer from a bit of an information overload.

[Bree · Rating 3 out of 5]

crazy as this sounds it had way too much information. It was overload for sure. the great thing about this book is that had wonderful close up pictures of the bugs.