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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2011 | Grades 5-up
Gr 4–6—Insects are virtually on trial in this unusual introduction. The book begins by suggesting that readers "Join the FBI-become a Fellow Bug Investigator"-study the insects' "mug shots," read their "rap sheets," and decide if they are good or bad. After offering general information on classification, anatomy, numbers of species, etc., successive chapters focus on the "suspects," comprised of five large insect groups: true bugs; beetles; butterflies and moths; bees, ants, and wasps; and true flies. Each chapter describes the g...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
Photomicrographs by Dennis Kunkel. Siy employs a detective theme to lead readers through an investigation of insect facts, with profiles of familiar...Log In or Sign Up to Read More