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The Beetle Book Steve Jenkins

The Beetle Book By Steve Jenkins

The Beetle Book by Steve Jenkins


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Summary

The beetle world is vast: one out of every four living things on earth is a beetle. From the goliath beetle that weighs one fourth of a pound to the nine inch long titan beetle, the author presents an array of these intriguing insects and the many amazing adaptations they have made to survive.

The Beetle Book Summary

The Beetle Book by Steve Jenkins

Beetles squeak and beetles glow. Beetles stink, beetles sprint, beetles walk on water. With legs, antennae, horns, beautiful shells, knobs, and other oddities - what's not to like about beetles? The beetle world is vast: one out of every four living things on earth is a beetle. There are over 350,000 different species named so far and scientists suspect there may be as many as a million. From the goliath beetle that weighs one fourth of a pound to the nine inch long titan beetle, award-winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins presents a fascinating array of these intriguing insects and the many amazing adaptations they have made to survive.

The Beetle Book Reviews

Jenkins' splendid array of beetles will surely produce at least one budding coleopterist...distinguished both as natural history and work of art--Kirkus, starred review Jenkins brings his signature style to the world of beetles...As always, the design of the book is exemplary.--Horn Book A richly varied and visually riveting introduction to beetles, both familiar and strange.--Booklist, starred review Jenkins's enthusiasm for his subject shines through in this rich and varied compendium.--School Library Journal, starred review Jenkins offers a wealth of information about beetles and presents it impeccably.--Publishers Weekly, starred review The combination of sophisticated look and highly visual approach makes this accessible to a wide audience, and this is one that'll certainly be picked up immediately if left strategically on a library table.--Bulletin

About Steve Jenkins

Steve Jenkins wrote and illustrated many nonfiction picture books for young readers, including the Caldecott Honor-winning What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? His books have been called stunning, eye-popping, inventive, gorgeous, masterful, extraordinary, playful, irresistible, compelling, engaging, accessible, glorious, and informative. www.stevejenkinsbooks.com Steve Jenkins wrote and illustrated many nonfiction picture books for young readers, including the Caldecott Honor-winning What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? His books have been called stunning, eye-popping, inventive, gorgeous, masterful, extraordinary, playful, irresistible, compelling, engaging, accessible, glorious, and informative. www.stevejenkinsbooks.com

Additional information

GOR006675280
9780547680842
0547680848
The Beetle Book by Steve Jenkins
Used - Very Good
Hardback
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
20120326
40
Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Seven to Ten) 2013 Commended for Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) (Nonfiction) 2012 Short-listed for Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nonfiction) 2015 Short-listed for Beehive Awards (Informational) 2015
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - The Beetle Book