The Beetle Book
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The beetle world is vast: one out of every four living things on earth is a beetle. From the goliath beetle that weighs one fourth of a pound to the nine inch long titan beetle, the author presents an array of these intriguing insects and the many amazing adaptations they have made to survive.
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The Beetle Book by Steve Jenkins
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, award-winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins presents a fascinating array of these intriguing insects and the many amazing adaptations they have made to survive.
"Jenkins' splendid array of beetles will surely produce at least one budding coleopterist..distinguished both as natural history and work of art"--Kirkus, starred review "Jenkins brings his signature style to the world of beetles...As always, the design of the book is exemplary."--Horn Book "A richly varied and visually riveting introduction to beetles, both familiar and strange."--Booklist, starred review "Jenkins's enthusiasm for his subject shines through in this rich and varied compendium."--School Library Journal, starred review "Jenkins offers a wealth of information about beetles and presents it impeccably."--Publishers Weekly, starred review "The combination of sophisticated look and highly visual approach makes this accessible to a wide audience, and this is one that'll certainly be picked up immediately if left strategically on a library table."--Bulletin —
Steve Jenkins wrote and illustrated many nonfiction picture books for young readers, including the Caldecott Honor Book What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? His books have been called stunning, eye-popping, inventive, gorgeous, masterful, extraordinary, playful, irresistible, compelling, engaging, accessible, glorious, and informative. Steve Jenkins wrote and illustrated many nonfiction picture books for young readers, including the Caldecott Honor Book What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? His books have been called stunning, eye-popping, inventive, gorgeous, masterful, extraordinary, playful, irresistible, compelling, engaging, accessible, glorious, and informative.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780547680842 |
| ISBN 10 | 0547680848 |
| Title | The Beetle Book |
| Author | Steve Jenkins |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2012-03-26 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Prizes | Winner of School Library Journal Best Book (United States)., Winner of Bank Street Children’s Best Books of the Year (United States)., Winner of Kirkus Reviews Best Books (United States)., Winner of Book Links Lasting Connection (United States). |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |