The Beetle Book

Beetles squeak and beetles glow. Beetles stink, beetles sprint, beetles walk on water. With legs, antennae, horns, beautiful shells, knobs, and other oddities—what’s not to like about beetles? The beetle world is vast: one out of every four living things on earth is a beetle. There are over 350,000 different species named so far and scientists suspect there may be as many as a million. From the goliath beetle that weighs one fourth of a pound to the nine inch long titan beetle, this perfect science book for kids from award-winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins presents a fascinating array of these intriguing insects and the many amazing adaptations they have made to survive.

This stunningly illustrated guide to the beetle world reveals:
A Perfect STEM Read: Learn why one out of every four living things on Earth is a beetle, with clear, engaging text perfect for young readers.Incredible Animal Facts: From the goliath beetle that weighs a fourth of a pound to beetles that can walk on water, these pages are filled with mind-boggling details.Stunning Collage Illustrations: See every amazing detail in the vibrant and textured cut-paper collage art that award-winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins is famous for.Great for the Classroom: An essential addition to any elementary school science or nature unit, encouraging curiosity and a love for the natural world.