Book Series · 7 Books

Insects Up Close Books

In order from Cicadas to Cockroaches.

Cicadas
Honeybees
Ants
Milkweed Bugs
Moths
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Cicadas
Sale price
$2845
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Cicadas

By Christina Leaf

Discover the secrets of the loudest insect and its mysterious underground life.

24 pages· 120 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Library Binding
Summary: Dive into the world of cicadas, where males buzz loudly to attract mates and nymphs hide underground for up to 17 years. Uncover fascinating facts about their unique noisemakers, called tymbals, and explore the mysteries of their life cycle. What secrets do these noisy insects hold beneath the surface?
The complete set

Insects Up Close Series

7 books · Published 2017–2018

Series
Sale price
$2845

Cicadas

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Discover the secrets of the loudest insect and its mysterious underground life.

Sale price
$2845

Honeybees

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Discover how bees transform nectar into honey in their buzzing hives.

Sale price
$2845

Ants

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Discover the relentless life of a worker ant dedicated to its colony.

Sale price
$2845

Milkweed Bugs

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

Discover the secret defense of the milkweed bug against predators.

Sale price
$2845

Moths

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

Discover the secret life of moths, the night’s elusive nectar seekers.

Cockroaches

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

Discover the secret lives of cockroaches, ancient survivors of the dinosaur era.

Sale price
$2845

Crickets

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

Discover the musical world of crickets and their fascinating behaviors.

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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 Cicadas 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).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Insects Up Close to life.

01

Christina Leaf

Author
02

Patrick Perish

Author

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