Buzz

Discover 15 bugs with extraordinary abilities and uncover the secrets of their survival in nature though fun and accessible text in renowned entomologist Richard "Bugman" Jones's first book for children Try to spot the Indian stick insect and see how its remarkable camouflage helps it evade predators. Admire the vibrant colors of the monarch butterfly and learn how its wings support an incredible migration. And take a closer look at the emperor dragonfly's compound eyes to see how its vision helps it catch its next meal. Illustrated with stunning detail, this book is buzzing with the tiny creatures that make our world thrive. Buzz is sure to delight young insect lovers and includes: 15 chapters on amazing bugs from around the world and the incredible ways they have adapted to survive. A guide on how and where to spot insects Expert insights from renowned entomologist Richard "Bugman" Jones, fellow of the Royal Entomological Society and of the Linnean Society of London Gorgeous artwork from bestselling illustrator Sara Boccaccini Meadows

Each chapter profiles an insect hero and then introduces readers to other insects who share that heroic trait. Chapters include

The Hero of Beautiful Colors: the Picasso Shieldbug

The Hero of Pollination: the Western Honeybee

The Hero of Glowing: the Common Eastern Firefly

The Hero of Transformation: the Swallowtail Butterfly

The Hero of Eccentric Eating: the Privet Hawk Moth Caterpillar

The Hero of Camouflage: the Indian Stick Insect

The Hero of Flight: the Monarch Butterfly

The Hero of Vision: the Emperor Dragonfly

The Hero of Recycling: the Minotaur Beetle

The Hero of Teamwork: the Leafcutter Ant

The Hero of Building: the Compass Termite

The Hero of Vocalization: the Field Grasshopper

The Hero of Water: the Great Diving Beetle

The Hero of the Ecosystem: the Praying Mantis

The Hero of Warning Colors: the Seven-Spotted Ladybug Let your child's curiosity run wild with this beautifully illustrated book of beetles, butterflies, bees, and more! In Our Nature series:

Glow: Family Guide to the Night Sky

Glow Puzzle: 500 Piece Space-themed Jigsaw Puzzle

Grow: A Family Guide to Plants and How to Grow Them

Fly: A Family Guide to Birds and How to Spot Them

Wild: A Family Guide to the Animal Kingdom