Bugs Are Insects

<p><strong>Read and find out what makes an insect an insect and what makes a bug a bug in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.</strong></p><p>With intricate and vividly colored collages from Caldecott Medal winner Steve Jenkins and engaging text from Anne Rockwell <em>Bugs Are Insects</em> introduces the youngest readers to the fascinating world of the creepy crawly.</p><p>This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids both at home and in the classroom. An NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book. it includes activities such as conducting an insect survey drawing a picture of your favorite insects and planting a butterfly garden.</p><p>Both text and artwork were vetted for accuracy by Dr. Ed Spevak Curator of Invertebrates and Director of the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute Center for Native Pollinator Conservation.</p><p>This is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: </p><ul><li>hands-on and visual</li><li>acclaimed and trusted</li><li>great for classrooms</li></ul><p><strong>Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs: </strong></p><ul><li>Entertain and educate at the same time</li><li>Have appealing child-centered topics</li><li>Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers</li><li>Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach</li><li>Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations</li><li>Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills</li><li>Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists</li><li>Meet national science education standards</li><li>Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field</li><li>Over 130 titles in print meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests</li></ul><p>Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards Next Generation Science Standards and the Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.</p>