Synopsis: Introduces some of the physical characteristics of bumble bees that includes information on their eyes, tongue, and wings.

Synopsis: How many kinds of spider webs are there? What makes spider silk so strong? How do small spiders eat bigger frogs and birds? Which spider uses a lasso to catch its prey? How do spiders see at night to hunt? Do all spiders have fangs? These, and more questions and their answers, introduce kids to the intricate and fascinating world of spiders.

Synopsis: "Simple text and photographs present flies, how they look, and what they do"--Provided by publisher.

Synopsis: Describes different types of fireflies and their physical characteristics, how and why they light up, their uses to humankind, and their life cycles.

Synopsis: Introduces distinguishing characteristics, life cycles, and different types of grasshoppers.

Synopsis: Simple text and photographs describe the physical characteristics and habits of grasshoppers.

Synopsis: Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habits of ladybugs.

Synopsis: Describes distinguishing characteristics, life cycles, and different types of bees.

Synopsis: Did you know that ants have jobs? Ants may not look like they are doing anything important, but each ant that lives in a hill has a special job, whether it is cleaning the nest, digging new tunnels or gathering food. And in each ant city there is a queen ant who is busy laying eggs. In this popular Stage 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science book, Arthur Dorros explores the fascinating and complex ways in which these industrious insects work…

Synopsis: Worm is thrilled when it's his turn to take care of the class pet, Nat the Gnat. But everything goes wrong when he leaves the lid of Nat's tank open. Can Worm make sure the class pet returns safe and sound before Mrs. Mulch finds out? This all-new, original I Can Read story captures the fun of the #1 New York Times bestselling Diary of a Worm picture book series by Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss, and will leave beginning readers wiggling for more…

Synopsis: Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habits of moths.

Synopsis: This informative book features beetles of all shapes, sizes, and patterns. Young readers will learn how beetles grow, where they live, what they eat, and much more. A colorful appendix labels every beetle shown in the book - a great resource for curious minds.

Synopsis: Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world. He is a rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes. In this traditional Ashanti tale, Anansi sets out on a long, difficult journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his sons should Anansi reward? Calling upon Nyame, the God of All Things, Anansi solves his predicament in a touching and…

Synopsis: Clara is a cute cabbage Caterpillar. But to Catisha, who is catty and crimson, Clara is only a common caterpillar with no hope of becoming a colorful butterfly. Sure enough, Clara comes out cream colored. And during an encounter with a hungry crow, Clara proves that being colorful and conspicuous doesn't compare with being common, content, and courageous.Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole's comic and compelling alliterative collaboration is…

Synopsis: Ever had an in-your-face encounter with a caterpillar? Darlyne Murawski came eye-to-eye with a spiny caterpillar in Costa Rica—and was severely stung by the harmless-looking creepy-crawly. But she still got the picture. It's one of many caterpillar close-ups which illustrate this extraordinary book. Readers learn to study these insects like the experts: witness the astonishing life cycle with its metamorphosis from caterpillar to pupa to…

Synopsis: Introduces some of the characteristics of fireflies that includes information on their color, their body shape, and their lantern which makes light.

Synopsis: When three friends invite Anansi the Spider to lunch on the same day, he learns a lesson about greed.

Synopsis: Silently, a tiny yellow spider spins her fragile web. As a young boy stops to watch, she crawls along the delicate silken threads, sometimes hanging, sometimes spinning, sometimes staring back. Before the boy knows it, the spider's world has become his own. . . .