Bug Scientists - Couverture souple

Jackson, Donna M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0618432329 ISBN 13 : 9780618432325

Editeur : HMH Books for Young Readers, 2004

Synopsis

Small is beautiful—or so the bug scientists of the world believe. Insects, they say, boast qualities the rest of us have perhaps overlooked. They are among the earth’s best fliers and farmers. They have survived and adapted for 350 million years, whereas we humans have been around for a mere 10,000 years. There are millions upon millions of species yet to be identified. Indeed, insects are perhaps nature’s least celebrated but most successful creatures on earth.
By following the footsteps of several bug scientists, we take a closer look at the extraordinary bugs that crawl, swim, and whiz past us. We visit the morgue, drop by an outdoor classroom, witness a bug bowl festival—complete with a cricket-spitting contest (yuck!)—and travel to the rain forests of Costa Rica—all in pursuit of a better understanding of bugs, glorious bugs.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Small is beautiful—or so the bug scientists of the world believe. Insects, they say, boast qualities the rest of us have perhaps overlooked. They are among the earth’s best fliers and farmers. They have survived and adapted for 350 million years, whereas we humans have been around for a mere 10,000 years. There are millions upon millions of species yet to be identified. Indeed, insects are perhaps nature’s least celebrated but most successful creatures on earth.
By following the footsteps of several bug scientists, we take a closer look at the extraordinary bugs that crawl, swim, and whiz past us. We visit the morgue, drop by an outdoor classroom, witness a bug bowl festival—complete with a cricket-spitting contest (yuck!)—and travel to the rain forests of Costa Rica—all in pursuit of a better understanding of bugs, glorious bugs.

Revue de presse

"The much-maligned world of insects becomes fascinating in this latest entry in the excellent Scientists in the Field Series... With its crisp photos and lively story angles and language, this is sure to attract young readers." Booklist, ALA, Starred Review

"...sure to be popular with teachers and children alike and it may inspire many young readers to seek careers in entomology." School Library Journal

"Bug-happy young readers will come away with both general information about insects, and an idea of how a fascination with them can turn into a career path." Kirkus Reviews

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: HMH Books for Young Readers
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0618432329
• ISBN 13: 9780618432325
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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