Washoe County Library System

Introduces common backyard insects and explains the basic characteristics of these creatures.

A collection of poems describing the characteristics and activities of a variety of insects.

Nasty stinging creatures that destroy crops and spread disease--if that's your opinion of insects, read this fascinating book to discover the other side of the story. Without insects to pollinate flowers, we would have no fruit. Without bees, we would have no honey. Maggots eating a dead animal are not a pretty sight--but without them, we would have to find some other way to dispose of dead animals. This fascinating new title in the You Wouldn't Want...

Tells how the author, as a young boy, followed a trail of ants and came across various other insects and small creatures, then briefly provides facts about each creature encountered.

Buzz and Fly Guy learn all about insects : where they live, how they live, what they eat and why they're important to the Earth.

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycles, defenses, types, and behavior of bugs.

With stunning color photographs introduces insects, many of which are helpful to humans and some that are harmful to people as well.