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Grade 1-4-A fascinating look at beetles from A to Z, offering readers a wide array of intriguing facts with a bit of humor tossed in. Children are encouraged to recognize the differences between beetles and non-beetles. ("I am a spider, not a beetle.-Spiders have eight legs, not six.") The author's enthusiasm for his subject and his fresh, quick-moving style of writing add to the appeal. Biedrzycki's realistic illustrations are bold, colorful, and painstakingly detailed. The artwork is absolutely luminous, giving a beauty to these insects. It will draw readers in, but the text will keep them turning pages. This combination of glorious illustrations and interesting information makes for a fine addition to any science collection.
Corrina Austin, Locke's Public School, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
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Corrina Austin, Locke's Public School, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
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PreS-Gr. 2. Pallotta's Beetle Alphabet Book is an example of what artist Paul Zelinsky has referred to as "the alphabet as an excuse." In these books, aimed at children who are probably well versed in their letters, the A-to-Z format works mostly as an organizing principle for facts. Each page in Beetle presents a different insect whose name begins with the featured letter. A few sentences, written in sometimes chirpy language, give information about each bug pictured, which appears in a large, striking computer-generated illustration that highlights every pincer and shell spot. With eye-catching visuals, an engaging theme, and basic information, the book will appeal to a wide age range: preschoolers learning their letters with the help of an older reader as well as elementary-age children ready to dive into the science on their own. Gillian Engberg
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This delightful book was recommended by Mike Quinn, Entomologist with Texas Parks and Wildlife, in his fb notes. I ordered it immediately. It arrived within a few days. It couldn't please me more--and will delight the five-year old who rushes to my back yard to see what bugs Grandma has found in her garden. Each page of the book pictures a beautifully illustrated beetle representing the given alphabet letter. Very age-appropriate for young children. Or anyone, of any age, who is enamored of the fantastic world of beetles.
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My son loves this book. It is one we read over and over. Adults will enjoy searching each page for the title of the Beatles song hidden in the wonderful illustrations.
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For all young coleopterists,
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Beetles are all over the world, are super colorful, have all kinds of different antennae, have silly names ... these are the kinds of awesome facts you learn when you read The Beetle Alphabet Book. My five year old loves the book, and wants to become a coleopterist because of it (read the book to find out what that is).
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