The Fascinating Bug Book for Kids: 500 Startling Facts! - Paperback

by Krystal Monique Toney (Author)

From ants to tarantulas--500 awesome facts and photos about bugs for kids ages 8 to 12

Have you ever wondered how many bugs there are on Earth? Or which ones can fly the highest? The Fascinating Bug Book for Kids is packed with 500 incredible facts about insects, arachnids, crustaceans and other creepy crawlies for hours of exploration. Find full-color pictures that uncover life as a bug, alongside trivia about termite towers, beautiful butterflies, cool cocoons, and more. You'll discover secrets of these amazing creatures, such as...

• When threatened, MILLIPEDES release smelly ooze from glands along their bodies to protect themselves from predators.
• Scientists believe that the COCKROACH is the oldest winged insect.
• Most of the silk that we use in clothing and bedsheets is produced from the cocoons of SILKWORMS.

Kids will light up as they discover tiny larvae and enormous spiders with the best in bug books for kids.

Author Biography

KRYSTAL MONIQUE TONEY is a PhD candidate at the University of North Texas, where her research focuses on the disparities in access to conservation education and nature among students in Texas. She founded the organization Black in Nature to share knowledge, creativity, and love for nature while simultaneously encouraging others to love and embrace the beauty of our natural world. Connect with her at BlackinNature.com.