How to Build an Insect
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2021 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

How to Build an Insect

By Roberta Gibson, Anne Lambelet (Illustrator)

Discover the secrets of insect anatomy in a hands-on workshop adventure.

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32 pages· 616 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Dive into a workshop where you can construct your own insect, piece by piece. Explore the fascinating world of insect anatomy with a head, thorax, and abdomen at your fingertips. This engaging journey will captivate even those who shy away from creepy crawlies, revealing the wonders of these tiny creatures. Will you uncover the hidden marvels of the insect world?

From the publisher

See what the buzz is about in this fresh, fun look at insect anatomy. Let’s build an insect! In the pages of this book, you’ll find a workshop filled with everything you need, including a head, a thorax, an abdomen, and much more. Written by entomologist Roberta Gibson and accompanied by delightfully detailed illustrations by Anne Lambelet, this wonderfully original take on insect anatomy will spark curiosity and engage even those who didn’t think they liked creepy, crawly things!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
616
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
490L
Themes & topics
Books about bugs and insectsBooks about craftsBooks about science and natureBooks about zoologyBooks about anatomy and physiology
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
April 6, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781541578111

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