Insects: By the Numbers (By the Numbers)

by Steve Jenkins (Author)

Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: By the Numbers
From master of nonfiction Steve Jenkins comes the By the Numbers series--accessible readers packed with fascinating infographics and full-color cut-paper art. Insects focuses on the creepy-crawly world of bugs. Through infographics and illustrations readers will learn about the sometimes gross and absolutely always fascinating world of insects. With astounding numbers, facts, and figures, discover some of the most astonishing aspects of the animals that outnumber us humans on the planet: bugs! With Steve Jenkins's signature art style, his By the Numbers reader series explores the most fascinating fields of nature and natural science. These readers are fact-packed and run the gamut from dinosaurs to dwarf planets, detailing the astonishing phenomena that make our universe such an incredible place to live and learn. Each title uses engaging graphics and visual literacy to convey scientific facts and concepts, making them accessible for all kinds of new readers.
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School Library Journal

Starred Review

Gr 1-4--Jenkins offers a fantastic compendium of bug-related infographics. Facts include population numbers, the largest insects, average life span, and physical appearance, along with a more focused look at some of the different species. The details of most infographics are simple and accessible for nearly all elementary students. Some of the pictorials provide a deep dive with enough information that could be included as secondary resources for research and presentations. Silhouettes of each insect highlight the bug's size relative to other insects and people. Jenkins's gorgeous torn-paper illustrations, reminiscent of Eric Carle's, make browsing through the pages an enjoyable experience. More frightening creatures appear only in small silhouettes, so readers who are squeamish about bugs can still appreciate this title. VERDICT Jenkins presents a collection of infographics that are easy to read and understand. A must for any elementary science classroom or library.--Thomas Jonte, Pensacola State Coll., FL

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★ "[A] fantastic compendium of bug-related infographics."—School Library Journal, STARRED review
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781328851000
Lexile Measure
760
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publication date
June 23, 2020
Series
By the Numbers
BISAC categories
JNF051150 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Zoology
JNF003120 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Insects, Spiders, etc.
JNF045000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers | Beginner
Library of Congress categories
Insects

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