Dangerous Insects & Spiders

Contributor(s): McNab, Chris (Author), Sutherland, Johnathan (Author)

ISBN: 9780836868487

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing

$21.50

Pub Date: December 30, 2006

Dewey: 595.7165

LCCN: 2006042358

Lexile Code: 0950

Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents

Target Age Group: 07 to 11

Physical Info: 0.31" H x 6.82" L x 9.18" W ( 0.51 lbs) 32 pages

BISAC Categories:

Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Insects Spiders etc

Series: Nature's Monsters: Insects & Spiders

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000108755 ( Dangerous Insects & Spiders)

Reading level: 5.70

Interest level: LG

Point value: 1.0

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: This series treats readers to magnified views of some of the world's smallest and most fascinating creatures. Full-color illustrations show insects and spiders in dramatic close-ups, revealing the complexity of eyes, wings, legs, and antennae. Readers will learn about the characteristics, communities, and survival skills of each animal. Maps and diagrams indicate where each insect or spider lives and how big it is compared to a human hand. Sidebars throughout highlight interesting or little-known facts about each creature.