Insect Detective: Read and Wonder - Softcover

Voake, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0763658162 ISBN 13: 9780763658168

Publisher: Candlewick, 2012

Synopsis

“Gently encourages young readers to explore their natural surroundings and observe some of the more commonly found insects in it.” — School Library Journal (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.
Back matter includes an index.

About this title

About the Author:

Steve Voake is the author of the Daisy Dawson series and several novels for young adults. He lives in Somerset, England.

Charlotte Voake (Steve’s cousin) is the illustrator of Vivian French’s Caterpillar, Caterpillar and the author-illustrator of many award-winning picture books, including Hello Twins. She lives in Surrey, England.

From School Library Journal:

Starred Review. Kindergarten-Grade 3—"Listen—over by the fence./Can you hear a scratching sound?/A wasp is scraping away at/the post with her strong jaws./She's collecting wood." Thus begins this charming collaboration that gently encourages young readers to explore their natural surroundings and observe some of the more commonly found insects in it. In spare prose, brief facts about a variety of creatures, such as leaf-miner caterpillars, ground beetles, ants, earwigs, and dragonflies, are shared, as are hints on where and how to find them. Large print tells the main story with small print providing further details or interesting facts, giving an opportunity for deeper exploration. Simple but elegant pen and watercolor illustrations show the creatures in their habitats, going about their daily business. Shared aloud or read alone, this child-friendly title is a wonderful introduction to the insect world. Pair it with a wide variety of informational books to garner children's interest and excitement.—Jody Kopple, Shady Hill School, Cambridge, MA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Candlewick
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0763658162
• ISBN 13: 9780763658168
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Voake Charlotte