Synopsis: When Angelina finds an injured butterfly in the park, she takes it home to take care of it . . . then doesn't want to part with it. It's Henry who sets an adventure in motion that underscores a message all young children can understand. Full color.

Synopsis: "Budding entomologists will fly to this book like bees to honey," said School Library Journal, and it's true! Pretty ladybugs, fluttering butterflies, creepy daddy longlegs, and round roly polies are just some of the familiar creatures featured in this whimsically illustrated insect album from veteran children's book author-illustrator Bob Barner. Check out the actual size bug chart, which provides real-world comparisons so that readers know…

Synopsis: Young children can try out their reading wings as they learn about the life cycle of a butterfly. The simply written text goes hand-in-hand with the striking cut-paper artwork of Spider's Lunch artist Ron Broda to create a colorful introduction to these fascinating insects.

Synopsis: Harry is back, along with Miss Mackle and the entire class of Rooom 2B. Harry's name always spells trouble, but no matter what he does, it's always hilarious. "Room 2B is every child's dream".--School Library Journal. Illustrated.

Synopsis: Eric Carle's The Very Busy Spider has been a favorite way for parents to teach young children about determination and persistence for more than 25 years. Now this classic story-with its delightful farm animals and the spider's tactile, raised web-comes to a new, oversized board book format, perfect for storytime or for playtime. The extra-large pages will invite children and parents alike to cuddle up with this enduring, diligent spider.

Synopsis: Here is the book that started the Bugs phenomenon! Inside each bright box are bugs to count from one to ten. Bugs fans will laugh and learn as they lift open the boxes and find colorful, comical bugs that pop out, run, eat -- and even swim! How Many Bugs in a Box? will keep children counting over and over again.

Synopsis: From pouncing spiders to clutching mantises, readers will be intrigued by these little bugs with big appetites while they are mastering the first 50 high frequency words.

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

Synopsis: Photographs and simple text describe the many things that insects do.

Synopsis: These beautiful, instructive books enter the complex worlds of small living creatures and make fine introductions to natural science. They are profusely illustrated in full color and with scientific accuracy. Each creature is shown in detail, and body parts are labeled and described. Insects, spiders, reptiles, amphibians, and birds are shown in each of their stages, from egg to maturity. The text is on a comprehension level to suit higher…

Synopsis: Responding to the call of educators for easy-to-read nonfiction for younger students, Lerner created Pull Ahead Books. This innovative series engages new readers in their own learning. A map activity, animal-body diagram, short glossary, and Hunt-and-Find (pre-index skills) section are included. Supports the national science education standards Unifying Concepts and Processes: Systems, Order, and Organization: Unifying Concepts and Processes:…

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: "[In] a revision of the 1963 edition, [a] brief, clearly written text [tells of a young girl who] learns some interesting facts about fireflies from her grandfather. Alexander uses richly hued pastels for her illustrations of the young girl, her grandparents' farm, and the creatures of a summer night."—SLJ.

Synopsis: Learn about the life cycle of the ladybug.

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

Synopsis: Spiders have captivated people for centuries, and young readers will feel spiders creep and crawl to life in this series. Includes web design, how they capture and kill prey, and more. Incredible photos and easy-to-read text will make these really circulate. Correlated to State Standards!

Synopsis: Kids will love this adorable book that teaches all about colors -- with help from the ickiest bugs around!All the bright colors kids love are featured in this young picture book. The stars are icky bugs, which are at times icky but can also have gorgeous, intricate designs sure to amaze readers.