Washoe County Library System

In The Sting of the Wild, the colorful Dr. Schmidt takes us on a journey inside the lives of stinging insects, seeing the world through their eyes as well as his own. He explains how and why they attack and reveals the powerful punch they can deliver with a small venom gland and a "sting," the name for the apparatus that delivers the venom. We learn which insects are the worst to encounter and why some are barely worth considering.

Describes a variety of insects and how they can be observed in a garden, in open fields, in the woods, in water, and elsewhere.

Learn about venom and the animals that produce it and use it to survive, including spiders, insects, snakes and other reptiles, frogs and toads, fish, and ocean invertebrates.

Introduces the world of bugs through photographs and facts which describe one for each letter of the alphabet.

"Read along as animal expert Jeff Corwin tells you all about the creepy-crawly animals that live in the southwestern desert. Over forty photos help bring this fascinating region to life! From the giant vinegaroon and velvet ant to the trapdoor spider and desert hairy scorpion, kids will love learning all about the captivating creatures that call the desert home."--Amazon.com.

"Insects, arachnids, centipedes, and millipedes speak out against their reputation as dirty rotten bugs and explain why they deserve respect from humans"--Provided by publisher.