{"product_id":"bugs-are-insects-9780062381828","title":"Bugs Are Insects","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead and find out what makes an insect an insect and what makes a bug a bug in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith intricate and vividly colored collages from Caldecott Medal winner Steve Jenkins and engaging text from Anne Rockwell, \u003cem\u003eBugs Are Insects\u003c\/em\u003e introduces the youngest readers to the fascinating world of the creepy crawly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. An NSTA\/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book. it includes activities such as conducting an insect survey, drawing a picture of your favorite insects, and planting a butterfly garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth text and artwork were vetted for accuracy by Dr. Ed Spevak, Curator of Invertebrates and Director of the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute Center for Native Pollinator Conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehands-on and visual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eacclaimed and trusted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egreat for classrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop 10 reasons to love LRFOs: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntertain and educate at the same time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave appealing, child-centered topics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeet national science education standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten\/illustrated by award-winning authors\/illustrators \u0026amp; vetted by an expert in the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBooks in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science\/Subaru Science Books \u0026amp; Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRockwell, Anne:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eAnne Rockwell is a pioneer in the field of nonfiction for very young children. She has more than a hundred books to her credit, including \u003cem\u003eWhy Are the Ice Caps Melting?\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eClouds\u003c\/em\u003e in the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. She lives in Greenwich, Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJenkins, Steve:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eSteve Jenkins has illustrated many children's books, including \u003cem\u003eWhat Do You Do with a Tail Like This?\u003c\/em\u003e, a Caldecott Honor Book, and \u003cem\u003eThe Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest\u003c\/em\u003e, winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. He has also illustrated \u003cem\u003eWiggling Worms at Work\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLife in a Coral Reef\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eAlmost Gone\u003c\/em\u003e in the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50555938963730,"sku":"9780062381828","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_079e4eee-8f2a-403a-af8e-2c84b974974c.jpg?v=1731745431","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/bugs-are-insects-9780062381828","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}