Now in paperback! A gorgeous look at the fascinating world of
beetles from the creators of the award-winning Nature Book series.
From the acclaimed duo Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long, creators of
An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, and A Rock Is Lively, this
beautiful paperback edition of A Beetle Is Shy is here to open a world
of wonders to a new audience of young readers. From flea beetles to
bombardier beetles, an incredible variety of these beloved bugs are
showcased here in all their splendor.
Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this carefully researched book is
sure to inspire lively questions and spark the imaginations of young
readers. This beautiful volume will be equally at home being read to a
child on a parent's lap as it is in a classroom reading circle.
AFFORDABLE FORMAT: A paperback format makes this highly acclaimed title
accessible to an even broader range of readers.
A NATURE BOOK TO TREASURE: Beautifully illustrated and brimming with
facts about the wonderfully weird, diverse, and amazing world of
beetles, curious kids will find a wealth of information and inspiration
in this fascinating picture book.
EVERYONE LOVES THIS SERIES!:
An Egg Is Quiet
"A delight for budding naturalists of all stripes, flecks, dots, and
textures." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Will inspire kids to marvel." --Booklist
A Junior Library Guild Premiere selection
One of Scholastic Parent & Child magazine's 100 Greatest Books for
Kids
A Butterfly Is Patient
"Both eye-catching and informative." --School Library Journal, starred
review
"A lovely mix of science and wonder." --Publishers Weekly, starred
review
"Stunning." --Library Media Connection, starred review
An ALA Notable Children's Book
An NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students Grades K-12
An NCTE Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts
A Rock Is Lively
"Eye-catching and eye-opening." --School Library Journal, starred
review
"A visual and verbal feast." --Boston Globe
An IRA Teachers' Choices Reading List selection
A Seed Is Sleepy
"Will stretch children's minds and imaginations." --School Library
Journal, starred review
An IRA Teachers' Choices Reading List selection
A Nest Is Noisy
"Beautiful . . . an asset to science collections." --Booklist
A Junior Library Guild selection
Perfect for:
- Parents, teachers, librarians, in-school educators, and homeschoolers
- Preschool, kindergarten, and emerging readers with an interest in
insects and nature
- Fans of Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt and others in the
Over and Under series
- For boys and girls who love books about bugs, animals, nature, and the
world around them
- Anyone interested in learning more about the planet we inhabit
- Gift giving for any holiday as well as birthdays and springtime or
summer reading
