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Silkworms (Lerner Natural Science Books) (A Lerner Natural Science Book) Paperback – August 1, 1982

by Sylvia A. Johnson (Author)

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"This series has single-handedly uplifted the credibility of science books, and convinced any of us who still needed convincing, that kids can handle weightier subjects with ease, if they are presented professionally. Even a book on beetless, done this well, circulates."

Age Range: 9 - 12 years
Grade Level: 4 - 6
Series: A Lerner Natural Science Book
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: First Avenue Editions (August 1, 1982)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0822595575
ISBN-13: 978-0822595571
Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.2 x 8.8 inches
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- #4708 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works

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Lovelie Cuddlebuns

Good read, worth the money

March 17, 2018

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I realize this was probably written for elementary school but I also read on a very low level from dyslexia so I found it very easy to read and comprehend. Worth the $6 to learn more about these precious creatures. A lot of fact tidbits I didn't come across doing research on them online. This is more learning about their life cycle and less about how to raise them. The photographs in the book are very beautifully done, there's a graphic in the book showing the different stages of growth of the worm and it makes learning how to tell what stage your silkworm is in very easy. Perfect bed time story for your silkie babies.

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Emmaleigh

Great book for raising silkworms!!

August 25, 2005

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I bought this book to raise silkworms for my bearded dragon. I had no problems raising silkworms and in fact had way too many since I just had one bearded dragon!! Silkworms are amazing little creatures and I had fun raising them. I no longer do since my dragon is full grown and doesn't need the that much protein.

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Judy K. Polhemus

Here I come...unless you want my silk

December 1, 2007

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In the 15-30 minutes it takes to read "Silkworms," the reader has a good working knowledge of the life cycle of these silk-making critters. On page one, the introduction, the reader is hooked. In fact, the intro serves as a concise summary. Can I just read the introduction then? Absolutely not. The details are in the book.

Writer Sylvia A. Johnson and photographer Isao Kishida collaborated to produce a fascinating book for students, probably ages 9-13. Why this arbitrary age? Johnson discusses the mating cycle in fairly detailed anatomical terms. Parent, teacher, if this is a problem, you now know it.

The book explains that silkworms are totally at the mercy of humans because they have been farm-raised for centuries. As silkworms go through their various stages, farmers handpick any deformities and discard them. Only perfection is allowed. The final stage before becoming moths is the death knell: pupae are destroyed, leaving only the much desired silk cocoons which are used in making silk. A few moths are left to hatch in order to mate and begin the process anew. Males dies shortly after mating.

This story, well-written and expertly photographed, is an example of a perfect pairing of text and photo to present an informational book for students. If the reader wonders why there is no explanation for making silk into fabric, that is not the focus of this book. The focus is the life cycle of silkworms. Highly recommended for school libraries and nature lovers.

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FleyeSci

Great home learning or classroom project

August 17, 2013

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Raising silkworms is a wonderful educational project, and this book has photos that are so excellent you feel like you have the real thing right in front of you. Amazing facts await your discovery here.

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S. Kayton

Excellent resource for teachers. Great photos!

April 10, 1998

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Amazing photos of silkworms and moths. Text explains the entire cycle from egg to silk, and shows modern silk farming in Japan. Highly recommended!

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Sweetpea

Gotta love that cover photo

December 4, 2014

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An essential book to help explain the silk industry. Gotta love that cover photo! :)

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Babbalou

silkworms in the 1st grade classroom

October 12, 2005

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Provides excellent background information for any teacher planning on doing a silkworm project. Pictures are excellent and parts of the book can be read to the class.

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November 16, 2015

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Information very good and illustration current

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HeatherHH

Nice look at science of silkworms, a bit more about history of their domestication and silk would have been better

We read this book as a supplement to a study of the explorers who were wanting to find a new route to the Far East and its riches, including silk.Read more

Published on August 15, 2011

Mire Uno

Wonderful photos and detailed description

I'm a Japanese and my hobby is making flowers from silk cocoon. Even though I deal many cocoons, it was my first time to see silkworms.Read more

Published on December 16, 1999

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