Bugs are Insects - Level 3

Book Level: 3.4

AR Points: 0.5

 

Read and find out what makes an insect an insect and what makes a bug a bug in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.

 

With intricate and vividly colored collages from Caldecott Medal winner Steve Jenkins and engaging text from Anne Rockwell, Bugs Are Insects introduces the youngest readers to the fascinating world of the creepy crawly.

 

This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. An NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book. it includes activities such as conducting an insect survey, drawing a picture of your favorite insects, and planting a butterfly garden.

 

Both text and artwork were vetted for accuracy by Dr. Ed Spevak, Curator of Invertebrates and Director of the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute Center for Native Pollinator Conservation.

 

This is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:

• hands-on and visual
• acclaimed and trusted
• great for classrooms