Flies
The World of Insects
Flies may be some of the most pesky or disgusting insects you can think of, but they may also me some of the most important. Some fly species rid us of other insect pests. Other flies are just plain pests themselves. Learn more about these friend-and-foe bugs in this intriguing book.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-61473-697-4
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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 | 595.77 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations, Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 8 x 9.5 |
| Guided Reading Level | W |
| ATOS Reading Level | 6.1 |
| ATOS Interest Level | MG |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 116488 |
| 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 | The Diptera Site iStudy Flies AcademicKids.com: Flies |
- A Fly on Your Banana
- The Fly Cycle of Life
- Flies, Flies, and More Flies
- In Appreciation of Flies
- Man and Flies
- Glossary
- For More Information
- The Animal Kingdom...Where Do Flies 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 →
