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Bugs Up Close
By Swanson, Diane & Davidson, Paul
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-1-55453-138-7
- Publisher
- Toronto, Ont. : Kids Can Press, 2007.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 2007
Gr 3-5 In a series of two-page chapters, columns of lucid text set against brightly colored backgrounds describe basic insect anatomy, major body parts and how they function, special adaptations of close to three dozen kinds of insects, egg-laying, metamorphosis, defense mechanisms, etc. One to three finely detailed close-ups of the invertebrates discussed dominate each sectionmost are arranged in large ovals or circles. Most of the photos are so highly magnified that indiv...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2007
Eighteen double-page spreads help readers explore what makes an insect an insect. Body parts such as exoskeletons and spiracles are described in ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
