This fun book introduces young readers to the insect world, presenting fundamental information alongside interesting, little-known facts. Bold, bright, and packed with colorful photos, fascinating sidebars, a helpful glossary, and tips for where to find bugs, this a must-have for curious backyard explorers. Once kids discover how amazing insects can be, they’ll go from squashing bugs to studying them up close! Content evaluated by Zack Lemann, Staff Entomologist with the Audubon Nature Institute, and Steve Sullivan, curator of the Chicago Academy of Sciences and Notebaert Nature Museum....

Projects in this book include: My Personal Ecosystem; I’m Crowded!; Rain Down on Me; Invaders!; Water Cleaned with Dirt?!; What was for Lunch?; The Disappearing Apple; Puddle and Pond pH; No Good Water.

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(ages 9 - 12) After learning about groundbreaking Americans whose ideas turned into international sports trends, readers will be inspired to get moving! Famous Firsts covers diverse activities such as skateboarding, frisbee, cheerleading, trampolining, and inline skating. The book's dynamic design features color photos of and personal stories from American athletes including skateboard legends Tony Hawk and Alan 'Ollie' Gelfand, BMX pros Mat Hoffman and Cory Coffey, University of Maryland cheerleader and "Survivor" cast member Penny Ramsey, and pro surfer Bethany Hamilton, and Libby Riddles, the first woman to ever win the Iditarod....