Books in Early Years: Creepy Crawlies series

Earthworms are greasy and gross, but they play an important part in our ecosystem. Readers will learn how these fascinating creatures grow and survive underground. The pronunciation guide helps with new words while graphic organizers help with processing of new information.

"Describes the life of a dung beetle by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Explains how the beetles clean up after mammals in the wild and compares them to other types of beetles. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos of body parts"--Provided by publisher.

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Squirming maggots that turn into buzzing, pestering flies—this unavoidable insect is provokingly explored in this life cycle book. Graphic organizers, fact sheets, and detailed photographs support the text, which will intrigue your budding entomologists.

Slugs are known for being slippery and slimy. This engaging book introduces readers to many different facts about slugs, including where they live and what they eat.

Describes the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and habitat of snails.

Explores the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of the worm.

Snails may be slow, slimy crawlers, but they can captivate and maintain interest for hours. This book, filled with graphic organizers, interesting facts, and beautiful photographs explores the world of snails. Readers will love learning how snails produce mucous and climb walls.

"Describes the life of a tarantula by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Compares tarantulas to other spiders, shows how they spin webs and catch food. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos of body parts"--Provided by publisher.

Do you see that insect crawling on the ground? It's a beetle! It's shell is smooth and round. This book uses simple rhymes and engaging images to teach readers about beetles.

Discusses the differences between centipedes and millipedes, their lifecycles and their places in the food chain.