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A world without bees would be much less colourful, with fewer plants and flowers. But that's not all -- food would be in much shorter supply, and available in much less variety. While the media focuses on colony-collapse disorder and the threats to honey bees specifically, the real danger is much greater: all bees are at risk. And because of the integral role these insects play in the ecology of our planet, we may be at risk as well. The life of Laurence...
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Want to Teach Your Kids the Names of Animals & Insects in Filipino?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic Filipino pronunciation.Delight in learning Filipino with our vivid picture book!Key Features of the Book: Filipino Names for Animals & Insects.Vibrant Illustrations of Each Animal...
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A completely up-to-date introduction to the most common group of bees in Britain. Bees, for most people, mean honey or bumble bees, but in fact these social species make up only a small proportion of the species that live in Britain. Open your eyes to the so-called 'solitary' bees, and discover a wonderfully diverse population—miners, leafcutters, carpenters and masons—many of which can be found in your own back garden. Solitary bees come in a...
7) Shieldbugs
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The shieldbug is an amazing and beautiful species, rich with diversity in shape, form, size, life history, ecology, physiology and behaviour. But they are not commonly known, outside of specialist circles. Richard Jones' groundbreaking New Naturalist volume on shieldbugs encourages those enthusiasts who would otherwise be put off by the, to date, rather technical literature that has dominated the field, providing a comprehensive natural history of...
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Did you know that there are more insects than any other group of animals? The diversity of insects is staggering. What do ants have in common with bees? What's the difference between a butterfly and a moth? How are ladybugs and weevils related? Some insects have a set of wings, some have two, but others might not have any. Some insects have a hard outer shell (exoskeleton). Learn how insects are alike and how they are different in this latest addition...
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¿Sabías que hay más insectos que cualquier otro grupo de animales? La diversidad de insectos es asombrosa. ¿Qué tienen en común las hormigas con las abejas? ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre una mariposa y una polilla? ¿Cómo están relacionados los gorgojos y las mariquitas? Algunos insectos tienen un par de alas, otros tienen dos pares y hay algunos que no tienen alas. Algunos insectos, aunque no todos, tienen un caparazón duro y externo (exoesqueleto)....
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A small insect walks across silk threads, unaware that one of the world's most dangerous spiders is hiding in a hole at the other end of one of those threads. The bug doesn't stand a chance as the funnel-web spider pounces. Lively text and action-packed photos explore where this eight-legged predator lives, how it hunts, and all that makes it a danger down under!
13) Ant Invasion
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Even bugs can be heroes! Join the Bug Buddies on bug-tastic adventures, as they pit their wits against the dreaded spider Spinner, creepiest of all creepy crawlies...
Spinner's Wood is full of sticky mud, tall trees and long grass. But most of all, it's full of bugs!
Meet the Bug Buddies - four best friends called Zap, Buzz, Lurch and Crunch. Their life would be perfect if it weren't for Spinner, who has eight legs and one mission: to trap the whole...
14) Meet the Planets
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Soar into the Solar System to witness the first Favorite Planet Competition, emceed by none other than the former-ninth planet, now known as dwarf planet Pluto. The readers become the judges after the sun can't pick a favorite and the meteors leave for a shower. Who will the lucky winning planet be? Could it be speedy-messenger Mercury, light-on-his-feet Saturn, or smoking-hot Venus? Readers learn all about each planet as Pluto announces them with...
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In a world where adventure awaits, meet Arthur, an ant with big dreams and an even bigger heart! Tired of the ordinary life of his ant colony, Arthur sets out on a daring quest for thrills and excitement. But what he discovers along the way will shock and amaze you – Arthur befriends a GIANT!Join them on an incredible journey filled with unexpected twists, where Arthur learns the true meaning of friendship and bravery. Get ready for a thrilling...
16) Slime Time
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Even bugs can be heroes! Join the Bug Buddies on bug-tastic adventures, as they pit their wits against the creepiest of creepy crawlies...
Spinner's Wood is full of sticky mud, tall trees and long grass. But most of all, it's full of bugs!
Meet the Bug Buddies - four best friends called Zap, Buzz, Lurch and Crunch. Their life would be perfect if it weren't for Spinner, who has eight legs and one mission: to trap the whole wood in his evil web. But...
17) Enemy Attack!
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Even bugs can be heroes! Join the Bug Buddies on bug-tastic adventures, as they pit their wits against the dreaded spider Spinner, creepiest of all creepy crawlies... Spinner's Wood is full of sticky mud, tall trees and long grass. But most of all, it's full of bugs! Meet the Bug Buddies - four best friends called Zap, Buzz, Lurch and Crunch. Their life would be perfect if it weren't for Spinner, who has eight legs and one mission: to trap the whole...
18) Tunnel Trouble
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Even bugs can be heroes! Join the Bug Buddies on bug-tastic adventures, as they pit their wits against the dreaded spider Spinner, creepiest of all creepy crawlies... Spinner's Wood is full of sticky mud, tall trees and long grass. But most of all, it's full of bugs! Meet the Bug Buddies - four best friends called Zap, Buzz, Lurch and Crunch. Their life would be perfect if it weren't for Spinner, who has eight legs and one mission: to trap the whole...
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What if a little lightning bug loses her light? What happens when a horsefly lands in a giant web? Do bumblebees lose their stings?This book addresses the what ifs of life for everyone! Lexi, Horace, Bella and Gus teach worriers to focus on the positive aspects of life and their friendships in a way that only The Little Worry Warts can.
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What's Up ZipZap? is a heartwarming story of empathy and kindness towards all living beings. Chooti and Nanga learn that bugs that come into their home are just lost and need help finding their way back home.
How will you help bugs find their way home?
Read on to find out what Chooti and Nanga do to come up with a plan to safely catch and release the dragonfly that flew into their room.
This experience teaches them the importance of treating all...
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