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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017
Ants
Discover the relentless life of a worker ant dedicated to its colony.
24 pages· 165 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Book Series · 7 Books
Insects Up Close Books
In order from Ants to Cockroaches.
The Insects Up Close series is a set of 7 picture books by Patrick Perish, published between 2017 and 2018. Written for ages 5–8, most books run about 25 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
The complete set
Insects Up Close Series
7 books · Published 2017–2018
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$2845
Ants
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017
Discover the relentless life of a worker ant dedicated to its colony.
Sale price
$2845
Cicadas
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017
Discover the secrets of the loudest insect and its mysterious underground life.
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$2845
Honeybees
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017
Discover how bees transform nectar into honey in their buzzing hives.
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$2845
Milkweed Bugs
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018
Discover the secret defense of the milkweed bug against predators.
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$2845
Moths
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018
Discover the secret life of moths, the night’s elusive nectar seekers.
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$2845
Cockroaches
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018
Discover the secret lives of cockroaches, ancient survivors of the dinosaur era.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Insects Up Close series?
There are 7 books in the Insects Up Close series. It began with Ants in 2017, and the newest book, Cockroaches, was published in 2018.
What ages are the Insects Up Close books best for?
The series is best for ages 5–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Insects Up Close book is the longest?
Ants is the longest book in the series at 165 words (24 pages).
Which Insects Up Close book is the shortest?
Moths is the shortest at 108 words (24 pages).
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The people who bring Insects Up Close to life.
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