Often overlooked or trampled underfoot as pests, insects in
fact dominate the animal kingdom by sheer number — more than half of all animal
species on the planet are insect species. Do you know which insect babies look
nothing like their parents? Or why ants cultivate special relationships with
aphids and treehoppers? Get ready for the buzz about bees and marvel at master
aviator the monarch butterfly. From the creepy cockroach to the fascinating
orchid mantis, our insect representatives will wow you with their winged or
leggy exploits!
The World of Science comics series engages,
educates and entertains children, imparting scientific facts, while nurturing
the love of Science through dynamic, full-colour comics. All topics covered are
in line with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary
Science curriculum, and also offer beyond-the-syllabus insights designed to
stretch inquiring young minds.
This book aligns with the following syllabi:
- Singapore
Science syllabus topics: Living and non-living things and Life cycles of
animals.
- Cambridge
Primary Science syllabus topics: Humans and animals.
- IB
Primary Years Programme Science syllabus topics: Living and non-living
things, Plants and animals, Habitats and ecosystems, Life cycles and
adaptations, and Interdependent relationships.
Contents:
All About Insects:
- Something
to Chew On
- A
Feeling About Antennae
- Coming
Out of Their Shells
- Ultimate
Body Armour
Backyard Bugs:
- How
Do Antlion Sand Traps Work?
- The
Importance of Beeing
Special Relationships:
- Why
Does the Treehopper Befriend Ants?
- Tears
of Refreshment? We'll Drink to That!
Marvellous Talents:
- Monarch
Migration
- Lighting
Up
- Hiding
in Plain Sight
Unwanted!:
- Resident
Evil
- Army
of Destroyers
Insect Insider:
- Ladybird
- Insects
with Faces
- A
Stick or an Insect?
- Dung
Beetle
- Dead
Leaf Butterfly
- Hummingbird
Hawk-Moth
- Driver
Ants of Africa
Quiz Challenge:
- So,
How Much Do You Really Know About Insects?
Readership: 6-12 year olds, Singapore,
Asia-Pacific, worldwide. Trade, schools, libraries everywhere.
