Discover 15 bugs with extraordinary abilities, and uncover the secrets of their survival in nature.
Try to spot the Indian stick insect and see how its remarkable camouflage helps it evade predators. Admire the vibrant colours of the monarch butterfly and learn how its wings support an incredible migration. And take a closer look at the emperor dragonfly's compound eyes to see how its vision helps it catch its next meal.
In this new book for children from renowned entomologist Richard 'Bugman' Jones, and illustrated with stunning detail, this book is buzzing with the tiny creatures that make our world thrive.
This book is sure to delight insect lovers aged 7+ and includes:
- 15 chapters on brilliant bugs from around the world and the incredible ways they have adapted to survive.
- A guide on how and where to spot insects
- Fascinating stories and folklore exploring how insects have inspired myths and legends through the ages
- Words from renowned entomologist Richard 'Bugman' Jones, fellow of the Royal Entomological Society and of the Linnean Society of London
- Stunning artwork from bestselling illustrator Sara Boccaccini Meadows
Praise for Buzz:
"Children will enjoy poring over the presented facts and the exquisite illustrations, and budding entomologists will adore this thought-out and well-designed book." - School Library Journal
Praise for the series:
Grow: "An exceptionally good-looking volume, full of practical advice" - The Bookseller
Glow: "This book is stunning! It's wonderfully tactile and the illustrations are sumptuous and opulent" - Juno Magazine
Fly: "The song of spring...a fully illustrated collection of more than 150 birds from around the world" - RSPB Magazine
This is Book 4 in the In Our Nature Series. See all In Our Nature books here.
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Richard Jones has worked for more than twenty years in the creative arts. He is the illustrator of numerous books for children, including Bird Builds a Nest and Squirrels' Busy Year, both by Martin Jenkins. He lives in Devon, England. Visit him at his website:
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