Nature Close-Up - Beetles [Hardcover]

Elaine Pascoe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 25, 2001 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Nature Close-Up

Photographs by Dwight Kuhn

Learn all about beetles and their habits, then try some fascinating experiments! (20030201)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-6-Two of the most prolific members of the insect kingdom are examined in these concisely written introductions. Each text describes the general physical and behavioral characteristics of the species as well as behaviors that benefit or harm humankind. Each title also provides directions for collecting and keeping insect specimens, conducting four experiments designed to test the insects' reactions to various stimuli (light, moisture, food, etc.), and performing a few simple observational activities. A short glossary and a list of supply sources are also included. One or two clear, color photographs accompany the text on almost every page. The books are well organized and clearly written, with scientific terms defined as they appear. However, some useful information is omitted. For instance, not all of the insects are identified by common name in the captions, and while some photos show the anatomical features discussed in the text, they are not labeled. Despite these minor flaws, both titles will be good companion volumes to standard introductions on these subjects such as Sylvia Johnson's Beetles (Lerner, 1982) and Christopher O'Toole's Discovering Flies (Bookwright, 1987; o.p.).
Karey Wehner, San Francisco Public Library
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"Readers get a virtual bug's-eye view of the natural world in these beautifully photographed, succinctly written introductions. Both titles are well organized, with terms defined as they appear. However, it is the photography that is the highlight here. Different-sized, sharply focused pictures complement the text on almost every page; many are remarkably detailed, extreme close-ups of flower or insect anatomy... With their excellent photography, crisp texts, and intriguing activities, both titles will be useful additions to most natural-history sections."
--School Library Journal (March 2004) (School Library Journal 20020201)

"Each book in the series features solid information, excellent photography, and genuine inquiry investigations. The books are ideal for teachers and students in the middle level. These well-written books are sure to generate interest in real and intriguing scientific explorations."
-- ScienceScope (Febraury 2003) (Science Scope 20020101)

"Good photos and activities and experiments suited to students in the early elementary school grades are the best features of this book."
-- Science Books & Films (January-Febraury 2002) (Science Books & Films )

"Good photos and activities and experiments suited to students in the early elementary school grades are the best features of this book."
-- Science Books & Film (January 2002)

"Each book in the series features solid information, excellent photography, and genuine inquiry investigations. The books are ideal for teachers and students in the middle level. These well-written books are sure to generate interest in real and intriguing scientific explorations."
-- ScienceScope (February 2003) (Science Books & Films )

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Blackbirch Press; 1 edition (January 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567111750
• ISBN-13: 978-1567111750
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,915,508 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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