Books with title Terrific Termites

Grouchy Eugene knew this trip to Bermuda was a bad idea—now he's stranded on a desert island! Luckily, a feathered fellow castaway helps him see that life is pretty terrific in this New York Times Best Illustrated picture book, perfect for fans of Jon Klassen and Oliver Jeffers. When grumpy Eugene wins a free cruise to Bermuda, he thinks he knows just what to expect: a really nasty sunburn. But instead, after a shipwreck, he finds himself stranded on a tiny island with no one—except for a parrot with a busted wing. "Terrific," says Eugene. "What good is a parrot?" It turns out a parrot is good for a lot, including planning a very elaborate escape. And when the castaways are rescued by a team of fishermen, it's Eugene's turn to be kind to his new friend.

Beneath your feet right now is a world you probably don't know too much about. Termites are terrific and intriguing insects. These small creatures are powerful parts of world ecosystems. Learning about insects like termites helps young people build curiosity and wonder about the world. The pictures in this book were made by local elementary children and young adults.

Product Description: Terrific, says Eugene, after winning an all-expenses-paid vacation in Bermuda. I'll probably get a really nasty sunburn. Unfortunately, Eugene's luck is a lot worse than that. First, his cruise ship sinks, then he ends up stranded on a tiny island. But Eugene isn't alone. There's another castaway, a parrot with a busted wing, who tells him what there is to eat and drink and how to build a sailboat. Cranky Eugene pays attention, and his luck begins to change.

"Terrific," says Eugene, after winning an all-expenses-paid vacation in Bermuda. "I'll probably get a really nasty sunburn." Unfortunately, Eugene's luck is a lot worse than that. First, his cruise ship sinks, then he ends up stranded on a tiny island. But Eugene isn't alone. There's another castaway, a parrot with a busted wing, who tells him what there is to eat and drink and how to build a sailboat. Cranky Eugene pays attention, and now his luck begins to change.

Termites don't just chew through wood; they eat it. That means a home, a tree house, or a tree can be a gigantic snack for a colony of termites. Unfortunately, when a colony decides a building is a perfect place to live, it can be hard to kick out these unwanted guests. This book, including graphic organizers and close-up photographs, offers an in-depth look at a termite colony and the different kinds of termites needed to keep a colony functioning. It also examines what exterminators and others do to combat these destructive insects.

Nobody likes termites, especially when they’re in our walls. Our homes are just one place industrious termites like to build colonies, they can be above or below the ground, too. This volume takes readers inside the life of a termite to understand its habitat, life cycle, behavior, and physical characteristics. These important facts help support a larger, curriculum-driven look at the role termites have in their ecosystem. Readers will be wowed by this title’s detailed photographs and information-rich content, which is written to be accessible for young readers and students new to science.

It's 1912 and the ocean liners rule the waves. But what happens when a humble tramp steamer named Terrific befriends the unhappy Mauretania? A friendship between two ships from different social backgrounds is frowned upon. Mauretania also has competition in the form of a new ship called Titanic, which is claimed to be unsinkable. Terrific's simple life is about to take an unexpected turn.