Dragonflies
The World of Insects
With such a scary name, dragonflies are often misunderstood. This book presents lots of great information on dragonflies, from migration patterns and flying speeds to their role as natural insect-pest controllers.
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978-1-61473-696-7
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$42.95 |
| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Category | Life Sciences |
| Copyright | 2008 |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
| Imprint | The Child's World |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 40 |
| Publication Date | 2007-08-01 |
| BISACS | JNF051050, JNF003120 |
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| Dewey | 595.7 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations, Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 8 x 9.5 |
| Guided Reading Level | X |
| ATOS Reading Level | 6.4 |
| ATOS Interest Level | MG |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 116487 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 1.0 |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Detailed maps, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Phonetics, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, and Table of contents |
| Online Resources | USGS Worldwide Dragonfly Association Windows on Nature: Dragonflies AcademicKids.com: Dragonfly |
- Migrating Green Darners
- The Dragonfly Cycle of Life
- Dragonflies and More Dragonflies
- In Appreciation of Dragonflies
- Man and Grasshopper
- Glossary
- For More Information
- The Animal Kingdom...Where Do Dragonflies Fit In?
- Index
Author: Sophie Lockwood
Reviews
A noteworthy review of The World of Insects from School Library Journal on March 1, 2008
Concise texts describe the featured insects’ basic anatomy, outstanding physical and behavioral characteristics, diets, life cycles, roles in myths and legends, and effects on humans. Each title also includes a short survey of important groups (suborders, families) and from about a View →
