The Backyard Bug Book for Kids: Storybook, Insect Facts, and Activities (Let's Learn about Bugs and Animals)

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is a classic, that most preschool teachers like myself can recite from memory. It really is a fantastic book. Not only does it explain the life cycle of a caterpillar/butterfly. But it is also useful for a lesson about the day of the week and healthy eating! It was a childhood favorite of mine and if the fact that he fell asleep holding his “Pillar” is any indication. It is already one of my son’s favorites too! The cover and illustrations drew me into this picture book; the writing kept me reading. Learn how important worms are to the growing plants as well as the danger worms face.

The little spider will meet other bugs and learn more about himself as he travels through the book with the assistance of a ladybug. Home Is Calling The Journey of the Monarch Butterfly written by Katherine Pryor, illustrated by Ellie PetersonDetailed, full-color photographs that bring the bugs to life will captivate children as they learn about these fascinating creatures.

The captivating text written by insect expert, author, and television presenter Richard Jones takes young readers on a journey of discovery. From ants to beetles to caterpillars, your child will learn everything they need to know about the fascinating world of bugs while also practicing their alphabet letters.

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The interactive field guides included in the book make identification easy and fun, while sensory scavenger hunts, projects such as Weave a Web, and cool bug facts add to the excitement of insect exploration. Takeaway Learn about beetles with author M.G. Leonard, “the real-life superheroes of planet Earth” with wildlife charity Buglife, and the wonders of the insect world with entomologist Erica McAlister. And it doesn’t stop there – the book even heads out into space and delves into the world of forensic investigation. You’d be hard-pressed to find another insect book for kids that’s as surprising and engaging as this one. Never thought that insects could be that interesting? Help your child to learn otherwise with this engaging book that covers fun and fascinating facts about insects, written by the eminently qualified Erica McAlister, who is a best-selling author, entomologist and senior curator at the Natural History Museum in London.

This engaging and humorous book will teach children about different types of bugs and the characteristics that distinguish them from one another. In The Big Book of Bugs, your child will become acquainted with this fascinating and diverse group of creatures. The creepy crawlies of the Earth may be small, but they are anything but boring! Book of Brilliant Bugs is a comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of insects, spiders, molluscs, and other fascinating creatures.Just wait until you see the gorgeous illustrations throughout this book. I could frame them all! Learn all about moths and butterflies, starting with their differences, their life stages, their metamorphosis, their anatomy, and more interesting information about their diet, mating, and spreading pollen. Kids will love reading about these important insects. Perfect for primary-grade classrooms and homes. The silly story, amusing characters, and detailed descriptions of the various soups will delight children of all ages. From Caterpillar to Butterfly by Deborah Heligiman is part of my favorite nonfiction for kids series “Let’s Read and Find Out Science”. I always grab these books at garage sales and thrift stores. In this edition, you follow a classroom of students observing a caterpillar as it metamorphosis into a butterfly. A classic spring activity for preschool age children to discover and learn about life cycles. Also a perfect match for your own Insect Lore Live Butterfly Garden which I highly recommend and will be doing this year with my son. Reading nonfiction with your preschoolers is important as it teaches them seamlessly that writing and reading is not just for stories but for information too.

Colorful photographs are accompanied by fascinating facts about each insect’s size, diet, habitat, and other characteristics. 11: Ultimate Bugopedia: The Most Complete Bug Reference EverIntroduce your little one(s) to the wonderful world of bugs with this delightful book from invertebrate conservation charity Buglife, accompanied by beautiful images by the award-winning illustrator and designer Qu Lan.