The Field Guide to Insects: Explore the Cloud Forests (Field Guides) [Hardcover]

Paul Beck (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Field Guides

"This evening at dusk we went on a beetle hunt . . . there were jewel scarabs, gems of the cloud forest. Some shone like polished gold, silver and bronze," writes fictional scientist Randall Barnes in his 1926 field journal. Barnes takes kids on an amazing adventure through Central America, as he studies some of the most beautiful and fascinating insects on the planet, including stunning blue morpho butterflies, battling Hercules beetles, and bizarre walking sticks. The sixth title in a phenomenally successful series, The Field Guide to Insects is designed to look like an authentic antique journal, filled with interesting maps, sketches, and engaging field notes. Kids will especially enjoy the book's interactive elements, which include eight exotic insects to assemble and a punch-out diorama. Extreme fun for future explorers, ages eight and up.

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About the Author

Paul Beck has been writing about science for kids and adults for about seven years. Most recently he has done several articles for Popular Science magazine and interactive science exhibits. He is especially interested in high-tech applications for music and linguistics, which figure prominently in the technology used in the talking robot clock. His Music and Psychology Bachelor of Arts degrees are from the University of Colorado, and his Linguistics Master of Arts degree is from the Univeristy of Washington.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Silver Dolphin Books (May 25, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1607100932
• ISBN-13: 978-1607100935
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #736,061 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars cool interactives, September 13, 2010

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This review is from: The Field Guide to Insects: Explore the Cloud Forests (Field Guides) (Hardcover)

This book is one of those ones you see, and you just have to have. First of all, it's done in a very cool "old time scrapbook" style which I found to be very appealing. (It's kind of like being in line for Indian Jones at Disneyland- it takes you along on the adventure.) The pictures are great, the text is interesting and educational. But the models included are what really puts this over the top. There are 8 cut out models that come in their own built in envelopes. These 3-D models are colorful and well made. I plan on buying more copies of this book to give as gifts this Christmas.