Insect

Behold the brilliant bugs that lurk beneath every log and leaf - from bright butterflies to organised ants - in this illustrated guide. Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of insects in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of creepy-crawlies. Children will be mesmerised by their different varieties, body-structures, life cycles, and behaviours - from why bees make honey to which insects have ears on their knees.

This illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ reveals what the earliest insects looked like, how insects fly, and what a wasp's-eye-view looks like. Learn how insects - often seen as pests by humans - perform a vital role as pollinators of food crops. Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on insects, you can expect to find: - A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature.

- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines. - Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field. Eyewitness Insect features striking full-colour photographs of duelling stag beetles locked in combat, a wasps' nest under construction, and an adult damselfly emerging from its old skin that will easily lure children into the fascinating world of creepy-crawlies.