by Libby Romero (Author)
This fun, photo-filled, and fact-packed guide to insects will make kids stop and look for all kinds of these crawling and flying creatures right in their own backyards. From bees to beetles, walking sticks to inchworms, kids will learn how, where, and when to spot these animals all over the United States (and how to keep a safe distance when necessary). With tons of info and interactive prompts, it's the perfect companion for backyard biology, field trip forrays, or camping campaigns. Durable and portable, it's just right for your pocket or backpack
Author Biography
LIBBY ROMERO was a journalist and a teacher before becoming an author. She has written dozens of books, including the National Geographic Reader biography Ibn al-Haytham: The Man Who Discovered How We See, as well as teacher guides, interactive whiteboards, and a variety of other materials for publishers including National Geographic's Explorer magazines and the Smithsonian Institution's TweenTribune.