A very quiet cricket who wants to rub his wings together and make a sound as do so many other animals finally achieves his wish. The cricket's sound is reproduced at the end of the book.

Enter the magical realm of ladybugs to see how they grow into bright flying beetles with vivid red coats and shiny black spots. From Mia Posada, the author/illustrator of the acclaimed Dandelions, comes another delightful look at nature. Uncover the tiny world of the ladybug through vivid illustrations and words, along with a special section featuring fun ladybug facts.

Buzz, flutter and march into three tiny new worlds with Ms. Frizzle. Includes: Gets ants in its pants, In a beehive, Butterflies and the bog beast.

Introduces common backyard insects and explains the basic characteristics of these creatures.

Contains illustrated, step-by-step instructions for drawing a Madagascar hissing cockroach, an ant, a goliath beetle, a grasshopper, a honeybee, a monarch butterfly, a dragonfly, and a praying mantis, each with a description; and includes tips on adding details.

The mere sneeze of a bug triggers a chain reaction involving, among others, cows, turtles, policemen, and an entire circus parade.

"The bug on a bike is riding somewhere, but no one quite knows the destination. But that doesn't stop all the other animals from following along"--

Captain Bob of the Bug Patrol keeps a watchful eye on bugs everywhere.

The tiny creatures in this book are amazing builders Can you guess which builder makes separate chambers for nurseries and even trash? Or which insect s home looks like cotton candy? Or what kind of insect has ears on its knees? Busy Builders features eight insects, one spider, and an inside look at the unique structures they each build.

What insect has wings with orange, white, and black patterns? A monarch butterfly! But do you know what monarchs do in the fall? Or how monarchs change throughout their lives? Read this book to find out! Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection.