Insects in My Backyard

During warm months, mosquitos are often found buzzing around backyards. Readers have likely spotted mosquitos-and even gotten a bite! However, they might be surprised to learn about some of the mosquito's most fascinating features and behaviors. Readers will discover new facts about these familiar insects, from their blood meals to their life cycle. This book takes a microscope to these blood-thirsty creatures, giving readers the information they need to identify mosquitos in their own backyard.

With hundreds of species of butterflies in the United States, kids have likely spotted these beautiful backyard bugs. However, they might be surprised to learn about some of the butterfly's most fascinating features and behaviors. Readers will discover butterflies' amazing abilities, from pollinating to migrating. This book takes a microscope to these captivating creatures, giving readers the information they need to identify butterflies in their own backyard.

What would we do without honeybees? These amazing backyard bugs pollinate more flowering plants than any other insect in the world. This book introduces readers to the honeybee's most fascinating features and behaviors. Readers will discover new facts about these familiar insects, from their amazing teamwork skills to their intricate hives. This book takes a microscope to these busy bugs, giving readers the information they need to identify honeybees in their own backyard.

With nearly 20 quadrillion ants on Earth, kids have likely spotted these little backyard bugs. However, they might be surprised to learn about some of the ant's most fascinating features and behaviors. Readers will discover new facts about these familiar insects, from their amazing teamwork skills to their cool homes. This book takes a microscope to these tiny creatures, giving readers the information they need to identify ants in their own backyard.

Cockroaches are often seen as pests, but that doesn't mean they are boring! Readers might be surprised to learn about some of the cockroach's most fascinating features and behaviors. Readers will discover new facts about these familiar insects, such as their amazing ability to survive almost anything. This book takes a microscope to these creepy creatures, giving readers the information they need to identify cockroaches in their own backyard.

Kids may recognize dragonflies as beautiful backyard bugs that seem to dance in the air. This book introduces readers to some of the dragonfly's most fascinating features and behaviors. Readers will discover new facts about these familiar insects, such as their life cycle and flying abilities. This book takes a microscope to these cool creatures, giving readers the information they need to identify dragonflies in their own backyard.