Books with title Grasshopper Glitch

Grasshoppers are some of the world's most fascinating insects! This book's easy-to-read text and larger-than-life photos bring the grasshopper's world to life, introducing readers to a grasshopper's diet, habitat, enemies, and methods of defense. Diagrams help readers investigate the concept of metamorphosis and identify body parts, from the grasshopper's antennae to its hind legs. The digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems are also described. A step-by-step approach to scientific classification helps place grasshoppers within the order Orthoptera. Readers are also encouraged to consider the benefits and drawbacks of grasshoppers and locust swarms, as well as how they impact our daily lives. From jumping grasshoppers to flying locusts, young entomologists will enjoy uncovering the lives of these amazing creatures. Informative sidebars and Bug Bytes aim to peak readers' interest, while bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability. Checkerboard is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

A basic introduction to grasshoppers, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as the males ability to sing. Some of our worlds most intriguing animals are among its creepiest. Creepy Creatures looks into the microscope, combs through fur, and investigates the outdoors to spotlight six more mini-beasts that scurry, fly, or jump. Each book matches clear text with up-close (and often startling) photos to give young readers an easy-to-follow introduction to the featured creatures body, growth process, behavior, food sources, and common habitats. Each title concludes with an activity that emphasizes the animals defining physical characteristics.