Synopsis: Everything you ever wanted to know about ladybugs— and why they're crucial to our environment. When you think of a ladybug, you might picture a little red beetle with seven black spots on its back—but did you know there are thousands of types of ladybugs, spread across the world? With her signature combination of simple text, clear illustrations, and simple diagrams, Gail Gibbons explores the world of ladybugs.  These small beetles live on six…

Synopsis: Find out all about the many kinds of webs spiders spin in this level 2 Let′s Read and Find Out. How do spiders spin such large webs? Spiders produce a unique silk that can stretch from wall to wall, or between the legs of a chair. In this book, featuring remarkably realistic artwork by S.D. Schindler, you will learn about the silk spiders produce, the webs they spin, and the prey they capture. You will even learn how to make a web of your own…

Synopsis: In Stronger Than Steel, readers enter Randy Lewis' lab where they come face to face with golden orb weaver spiders, and transgenic alfalfa, silkworm silk, and goats, whose milk contains the proteins to spin spider silk--and to weave a nearly indestructible fiber. Learn how this amazing material might someday be used to repair or replace human ligaments and bones, improve body armor, strengthen parachute rope, and even tether an airplane to an…

Synopsis: Such a clever caterpillar! A carefree cabbage caterpillar named Clara, who becomes a common cream-colored butterfly, can′t possibly compete with a catty, conceited caterpillar named Catisha, who becomes a captivating crimson-colored butterfly. Or can she? Ages 3 - 6

Synopsis: Questions and answers provide information about spiders, how they go about finding food, escaping their enemies, what spiders make what kind of webs, which spiders are the best hunters, how important they are to life on earth, and how we can help them.

Synopsis: What makes an insect an insect? What makes a bug a bug? Read and find out! With intricate and vividly colored collages from Caldecott Medal winner Steve Jenkins and engaging text from Anne Rockwell, Bugs Are Insects introduces the youngest readers to the fascinating world of the creepy crawly.Now rebranded with a new cover look, this NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book includes activities such as conducting an insect survey, drawing a…

Synopsis: The spirited itsy bitsy spider has captured the hearts of generations of children in the much-loved nursery rhyme. Now she's back—on a new magical journey!Over 2.5 million copies in print! This all-new adventure for the itsy bitsy spider has exciting encounters with a fan, a mouse, a rocking chair, a cat, and a big maple tree. Finally, the itsy bitsy spider finds a lovely spot to spin a new silky web. Iza Trapani’s vibrant watercolor…

Synopsis: Providing maximum support to emergent readers with repetitive, predictable story lines and illustrations that match the text, these books offer engaging stories that will inspire confidence in young readers. These books help develop fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.

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

Synopsis: Wilbur is new in the barn and he's looking for a friend. He turns to the horse, the geese, and the cows for friendship, but ultimately finds a friend in Charlotte, the spider. While everyone in the barn shies away from Charlotte, Wilbur is attracted to her kindness and gentle spirit. Children will delight as they read about this unlikely friendship between pig and spider.

Synopsis: Photographs and simple text describe the habitats of different insects.

Synopsis: Read all about big bad bugs, clever little bugs, and some of the fiercest bugs ever!Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!

Synopsis: Kids will love this adorable book that teaches all about numbers -- with help from the ickiest bugs around!Kids will love learning how to count with help from all the icky bugs in this book. Each page brings readers into the natural world of strange and beautiful bugs.

Synopsis: Learn about insects and spiders while building your science vocabulary. Includes vocabulary quizzes and answer key.

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

Synopsis: Learn and read about why spiders are not insects.

Synopsis: A fly is followed by a menagerie of characters in this humorous cumulative tale. When a young boy sees a frantic fly buzzing past, he asks where the fly is headed—and with that, a chase begins. The fly and the frog, the cat and the dog, the pig and the cow, the fox and the hunter . . . who is causing all the fuss? A Fly Went By will have young readers buzzing with excitement!Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss…

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: How do insects breathe? Where do they go during the winter? Beginning readers can find the answers to their questions about an incredible variety of insects through fascinating text and fabulous full-color photographs.