Insect Detective

Young readers will definitely catch the bug when they see this enticing, fact-filled invitation to explore the world of insects. The book provides a Junior Library Guild Selection and guides readers to become insect detectives, observing the activities of wasps, ants, dragonflies, and other insects in their natural surroundings. With its publication date on 2/23/2010 and consisting of 32 pages, the book is suitable for readers aged 5 and up. Gently encourages young readers to explore their natural surroundings and observe some of the more commonly found insects in it, as mentioned by School Library Journal in a starred review. Right now, all around us, thousands of insects are doing strange and wonderful things: wasps are building nests, ants are collecting food, and dragonflies are readying for the hunt. But it's not always easy to catch sight of these six-legged creatures; you have to know where to look. Guided by this book, readers will happily become insect detectives and find out just what those bugs are up to.