Insect

Mound, L. A. (Laurence Alfred) (Author).

Summary: Discusses the physical attributes of insects, kinds of insects, and how insects live.

Record details

ISBN: 9780756606923
ISBN: 0756606926
ISBN: 9780756606916
ISBN: 0756606918 :
Physical Description: 72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
print
Edition: Rev. ed.
Publisher: New York : DK Pub., 2004.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

"Discover the busy world of insects - their structure, history, and fascinating variety"--Cover.

Formatted Contents Note:

Parts of an insect -- What is an insect? -- First insects -- Wings and flight -- Through an insect's eyes -- Touch, smell, and hearing -- Legwork -- Mouthparts and feeding -- Battling beetles -- Complete metamorphosis -- Incomplete metamorphosis -- Beetles -- Flies -- Butterflies and moths -- Bugs -- Wasps, bees, and ants -- Other insects -- Living with plants -- Hide and seek -- How to avoid being eaten -- Watery life -- Building a nest -- Insect architects -- Social ants -- Honeybees and hives -- Helpful and harmful -- Looking at insects -- Did you know? -- Insect classification -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.