Teaches young readers the alphabet along with introducing insects, from egg-laying aphids to the striped zebra longwing butterfly, with fun facts about the insects on each page.
In this humorous retelling of the classic fable, Harper the grasshopper is rescued from starvation by an ant, Lark, who wants to learn how to play the fiddle--and soon many of the other insects (including more ants) in the field join Harper's lessons, until he has a proper insect orchestra to put on a harvest festival.
Two retellings (one modern, one traditional) of the classic fable in which hardworking ants prepare for the winter while a lazy grasshopper plays all year long. Includes discussion questions and examines the moral of the fable.
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn why Asian giant hornets are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, full-color photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about Asian giant hornets and how scientists work to control their population. Infographics aid understanding, and an activity...
"A venomous lizard the size of a small car. A snake capable of taking down an elephant. A "monster" that sends venom into its victims while it's chewing on them. Sound like the makings of the ultimate thriller movie? It's real life. And it's just the beginning"--
"Bug mania has hit River Heights Elementary! After Nancy and her classmates return from a field trip to the River Heights Insectarium, ... someone steals a Bug Club member's valuable beetle. Can Nancy and the Clue Crew find her before she's ensnared in some evil web?"--P. [4] of cover.