No one likes to see flies investigating their picnic and so they are often shooed away. But, how do flies find food? And, do they really eat picnic leavings and other trash? Time to call in the bug explorers! In this book, readers begin their explorer training by finding out about flies' body features, where they're found, what they eat, and what their life cycle is like. Up-close photographs showcase features unable to be seen by the naked eye and...

The life cycle of a praying mantis begins in a froth of eggs. If that doesn't sound gross enough, many of these insects' die when they are eaten by another praying mantis! Plus, there are plenty more gross things that happen in between! This gross life cycle makes for an exciting way to learn about key aspects of the elementary life science curriculum. Colorful photographs and engaging text support readers of many levels, while the high-interest subject...

One of the most interesting groups in the animal kingdom is the any colony. In this book, readers are trained to explore the world of ants, including their fascinating groups, body parts, life cycle, and more. Up-close photographs take readers, where they wouldn't otherwise be able to go and see the body of the ant in incredible detail. Simple language and age-appropriate information engages new readers through understanding how ants find food, how...

It's dusk during the summer and the backyard seems quiet, but not if there are crickets around! These jumping, noisy bugs might be a familiar sight to curious bug explorers, and this engaging book can bring crickets even closer through beautiful full-color photographs and accessible content. Including facts about the cricket life cycle, what they eat, where they are found, and what predators hunt them, this volume keeps young readers in mind with...